Beyoncé ties for most MTV nods
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Justin Timberlake and Beyoncé lead the pop parade of nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards with seven nods apiece.
Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” was nominated Tuesday for video of the year, as was Timberlake’s “What Goes Around …Comes Around,” which co-starred Scarlett Johansson. Also competing in the category are Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab,” Kanye West’s “Stronger,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella” (featuring Jay-Z) and Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.”
Timberlake was also nominated for male artist of the year and for his collaboration with Timbaland for “Sexy Back.” Beyoncé was nominated for female artist of the year and for her pairing with Shakira on “Beautiful Liar.”
West and Rihanna landed five nominations each. The awards will be presented in Las Vegas on Sept. 9.
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