SHORT TAKES : Soul Train Awards Announced

Hit British artists Soul II Soul took the top nominations in four categories Tuesday for the fourth annual Soul Train Awards.

Nominees in three categories included such veterans as Quincy Jones and Luther Vandross, along with Janet Jackson, Bobby Brown and Eric Gable.

Winners will be announced during a two-hour syndicated live telecast from the Shrine Auditorium on March 14.

Soul Train Awards creator and co-executive producer Don Cornelius said talent lined up so far for the show included Jody Watley, Soul II Soul, Barry White, James Ingram, El DeBarge and Al B. Sure. Co-hosts include Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross.