Beyonce leads MTV Video Awards nods

Beyonce is in the running for eight prizes at the MTV Video Music Awards including video of the year, best female and best choreography. Her song “Drunk in Love”, performed alongside husband Jay-Z, is up against rivals including Pharrell Williams' “Happy” for best video. Rappers Eminem and Izzy Azalea scooped seven nods apiece in key categories including best male and female.
Other shortlisters for video of the year include Miley Cyrus for “Wrecking Ball”, Sia's hit “Chandelier” and “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea.
Michael Jackson's posthumous hit “Love Never Felt So Good”, performed with Justin Timberlake, is in the running for best choreography. The nominations also include categories such as best video with a social message and the best videos in rock and pop.
The awards ceremony takes place in Inglewood, California, on August 24. Musicians set to perform at the ceremony include Usher and Ariana Grande, with further acts due to be added to the bill.

Source: BBC