LOS ANGELES: R&B singer Beyonce and rappers Eminem and Iggy Azalea led the nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards, one of the industry’s top televised showcases.
Beyonce garnered eight nominations and will go up against Azalea in the coveted Video of the Year category at the Aug.24 awards show, which attracts a young audience prized by advertisers. Eminem and Azalea, an Australian rapper who has broken out internationally this year with the hit “Fancy,” each scored seven nominations.
Beyonce’s hit “Drunk in Love,” featuring her husband, the rapper Jay Z, earned her nods for best video and best collaboration. Her songs “Partition” and “Pretty Hurts” also earned nominations in categories including best cinematography, direction, choreography and social message.
Pharrell Williams' “Happy,” which has spawned fan videos worldwide, Sia’s “Chandelier” and Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” are also up for best video.
Pop singers Katy Perry and Ariana Grande, as well as New Zealand teenage singer Lorde and British R&B vocalist Sam Smith earned multiple nominations.
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