Independent Spirit Awards nominees are announced

Eva Mendes and Jeremy Renner did the honors when they announced the nominees for the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards during a press conference at the London West Hollywood Hotel. One of the more interesting categories is the Best Female Lead which includes Annette Bening for her role in The Kids Are All Right, Nicole Kidman for Rabbit Hole, Natalie Portman for Black Swan and Michelle Williams for Blue Valentine. Catch the Independent Spirit Awards on February 26, 2011.

Joel McHale will host the awards show, making it an entertaining event.