Mother of soul! Pregnant Beyonce dons colourful shirt as she is nominated for five Soul Train awards

By Laura Schreffler

Last updated at 9:04 AM on 26th October 2011

She's had quite a year in 2011, and now Beyonce Knowles has received even more good news.

The 30-year-old singer couldn't hide her smile as she left Sakura Nail and Spa in New York City's East Village neighbourhood today.

It's just been announced that the pregnant star has been nominated in five categories at this year's Soul Train awards.

Happy girl: Beyonce, out and about in New York today, has scored five Soul Train nominations

She is up for Record of the Year for her hit song, Best Thing I Never Had as well as Best Dance Performance for Run the World (Girls).

She has also been nominated for Album of the Year and Best Female R&B/Soul Artist.

The 2011 Soul Train Awards will tape on November 17 and air on Centric and BET on November 27.

Brilliant beam: Beyonce can't conceal her happiness

All eyes will be on Beyonce as they wait to see what daring pregnancy outfit she chooses to wear to the ceremony.

She will be heavily pregnant at that time, as she is reportedly due in February of 2012.

She has become known for her daring and adventurous pregnancy outfits, like this fashionable ensemble.

Fabulous fashion: The 30-year-old singer has become known for her daring pregnancy style

Today she paired slim-fitting black trousers with a wildly patterned shirt, long green necklace and designer shades.

She is usually seen wearing short skirts or tight-fitting dresses. She is completely unafraid to show off her pregnancy.

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z know the sex of their first child but are keeping it a secret from the world.