On the heels of a big Video of the Year win at the MTV Video Music Awards, Rihanna is leading the pack with the most nominations for the MTV Europe Music Awards. She has six nods including Song of the Year and Video of the Year. Just behind her is Taylor Swift with five nominations. Both Justin Bieber and Katy Perry received four nominations. Although American and British artists often dominate the nominations in major categories at the MTV Europe Music Awards, regional artists are also recognized. The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994. This year's ceremony will be held in Frankfurt, Germany on November 11, 2012. Check out major nominees below.
Leading Nominations
Best Song
- fun featuring Janelle Monae - "We Are Young"
- Gotye featuring Kimbra - "Somebody That I Used To Know"
- Carly Rae Jepsen - "Call Me Maybe"
- Pitbull featuring Chris Brown - "International Love"
- Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris - "We Found Love"
Best Pop Artist
- Justin Bieber
- No Doubt
- Katy Perry
- Rihanna
- Taylor Swift
Best Video
- Lady Gaga - "Marry the Night"
- M.I.A. - "Bad Girls"
- Katy Perry - "Wide Awake"
- Psy - "Gangnam Style"
- Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris - "We Found Love"
Best New Artist
- Lana Del Rey
- fun.
- Carly Rae Jepsen
- One Direction
- Rita Ora
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