Nominations for the 2012 Much Music Video Awards have been announced.
While Drake and Justin Bieber lead the pack, with nominations including Video of the Year, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Beyonce are among those nominated in International categories.
Set to take place June 17 in Ontario, the Much Music Awards will be hosted by Redfoo and SkyBlu.
Chris Brown’s collaboration with Justin Bieber (“Next 2 You”), Beyonce’s “Run The
World (Girls),” and Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling” are among videos nominated for International Video of the Year.
Nicki Minaj has two nominations in that category as well – one for “Starships” and the other for “Turn Me On” with David Guetta.
Maroon 5, Coldplay and The Wanted have nominations in the International Group category, while Rihanna shares International Video of the Year by a Canadian with Drake for “Take Care.”
See nominations in the International categories below. For a
complete list visit the Much Music Awards official website.
The 2012 Much Music Video Awards air June 17.
International Video of the Year – Artist:
Beyonce Knowles – “Run The World (Girls)”
Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber – “Next 2 You”
David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj – “Turn Me On”
Flo Rida – “Good Feeling”
Katy Perry – “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)”
Kelly Clarkson – “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
Lady GaGa – “Marry the Night”
Nicki Minaj – “Starships”
Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer – “Give Me Everything”
Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris – “We Found Love”
International Video of the Year – Group:
Bad Meets Evil ft. Bruno Mars – “Lighters”
Cobra Starship ft. Sabi – “You Make Me Feel”
Coldplay – “Paradise”
Foster the People – “Houdini”
Gym Class Heroes ft. Adam Levine – “Stereo Hearts”
LMFAO – “Sexy and I Know It”
Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera – “Moves Like Jagger”
One Direction – “One Thing”
Selena Gomez and The Scene – “Love You Like a Love Song”
The Wanted – “Glad You Came”
International Video of the Year by a Canadian:
Avril Lavigne – “Smile”
Drake ft. Rihanna – “Take Care”
Nickelback – “When We Stand Together”
Justin Bieber – “Boyfriend”
Simple Plan – “Astronaut”
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It’s the season of awards and recognition for some of today’s biggest names in music! Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna – all three have been nominated for this year’s Much Music Video Awards. The MMVAs are one of Canada’s most celebrated award shows and a highly anticipated event for music lovers around the world. Fans can expect an exciting night filled with performances from their favorite artists as they vie for top honors. Read on to learn more about each artist’s nominations and what we can expect from them at the show!
With seven nominations to his name, it comes as no surprise that R&B sensation Chris Brown is up for multiple awards this year. He has scored nods in categories such as “Most Watched Video Of The Year” and “Video Director Of The Year.” His album FAME was released in 2011 and includes hit singles like “Yeah 3X” and “Beautiful People,” both of which were certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). We can’t wait to see what he brings to the stage when he performs at this years’ show!
Nicki Minaj follows close behind with six total nominations, including two coveted nods in the “Video of the Year” category. She recently released her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, featuring hits like “Starships” and “Super Bass.” Apart from her own work, she also collaborated with other big names such as Lil Wayne, Drake, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross and Tyga. Her fans will surely be out in full force come MMVA time!
Overview Of 2012 Much Music Awards
It’s that time of year again – the 2012 Much Music Awards are here! This award show is one of the most anticipated events in music, honoring the best and brightest talent from around the world. It’s a chance for fans to get up close and personal with their favorite stars as they walk down the red carpet. The nominees this year range from veterans like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj to newcomers such as Rihanna and Fifth Harmony.
The awards ceremony will be held on June 17th at Toronto’s MuchMusic studios, where viewers can watch all the action live on television or online. As always, there will be performances by some of today’s hottest artists as well as special guest appearances throughout the night. Additionally, presenters including actors, musicians, athletes, and more will hand out awards across various categories including Best Video and Song of the Year.
This event promises to be an electrifying evening full of surprises and great entertainment – you won’t want to miss it! With so many talented individuals nominated for this prestigious honor, who knows who’ll come away with a trophy? Tune in to find out which artist will take home a coveted MMVA!
List Of Nominees
The 2012 Much Music Awards have brought together some of the biggest names in music for a night of celebration. This year’s nominees are an eclectic mix, representing genres from hip-hop to pop. Let’s take a look at the list of contenders vying for top honors:
Chris Brown is no stranger to award shows, and he can add his name to this prestigious list with four nominations including Video of the Year and Best Pop Video. Nicki Minaj has garnered three awards as well, up for Artist of the Year and two other categories. International star Rihanna also finds herself on the nomination list twice – once for her hit single “We Found Love” and again for Most Buzzworthy Canadian or International Artist. Other artists such as Fifth Harmony, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Drake, Selena Gomez, Pitbull and more round out this diverse group of talented musicians all vying for a MMVA trophy!
With so many exciting performers in one room it’s sure to be a captivating evening full of energy and entertainment. Who will win? We’ll just have to wait until June 17th when these stars take over Toronto’s MuchMusic studios – don’t miss it!
Conclusion
The 2012 Much Music Awards have certainly been an exciting time for music fans. With the likes of Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna being nominated for awards, this year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most highly anticipated ones yet. It looks like all these artists are in for a great night and we can’t wait to see who will come out on top.
It has also been amazing to witness how much talent is out there right now and it seems as though there is something new around every corner. Everyone involved should feel proud that they were able to make such an impact with their work. We hope that everyone enjoys the awards show just as much as we do!
All in all, this year’s Much Music Awards look set to be an unforgettable night full of wonderful performances and celebrations of some incredible talents from across the world. We wish each nominee luck on the big day – may the best artist win!
