Music industry shows it still loves Eminem
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Your support makes all the difference.The rappers Eminem and Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott and the rock band P.O.D. lead the nominees for this year's MTV Video Music awards, which will be announced at New York's Radio City Music Hall at the end of next month.
All three acts have six nominations apiece. Eminem's comic book-style clip for "Without Me", in which he dresses up as a version of Batman's sidekick, Robin, received nominations including video of the year, best male video and best rap video. The controversial Detroit rapper, known for his violent, misogynistic lyrics, remains a darling of the industry and is already booked to perform at the awards.
Elliott's "One Minute Man", which takes place in a hotel and features rappers Ludacris and Trina, is up for best hip-hop video. It also was nominated in several technical categories including best direction, editing and special effects.
"Alive" by P.O.D., featuring an elaborate highway crash, was nominated in categories including video of the year and best group video. The band's other hit, "Youth of the Nation", is up for best rock video.
Also drawing multiple nominations is Shakira's "Whenever, Wherever". The Colombian singer was recognised in four categories, including best female video, best dance video and best pop video.
The garage rock band The White Stripes has four nominations for "Fell in Love with a Girl." The clip, done completely in Lego animation, is up for video of the year, breakthrough video, editing and special effects.
In the best new artist in a video category, the nominees are Ashanti ("Foolish"), John Mayer ("No Such Thing"), Avril Lavigne ("Complicated"), B2K ("Uh Huh") and Puddle of Mudd ("Blurry").
Aside from Eminem, slated performers at the August 29 ceremony will include Bruce Springsteen and Pink.
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