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Canadian singer Bieber received seven nods,
including artist of the year, best pop song for "Peaches," and
video of the year for "Popstar," his collaboration with DJ
Khaled and Drake.
He will compete for artist of the year with Megan Thee Stallion,
who landed six nominations including one for "WAP," the racy
video with rapper Cardi B.
Other contenders for the year's best artist are Ariana Grande,
Doja Cat, newcomer Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift.
Video of the year nominees include Doja Cat's "Kiss Me More," Ed
Sheeran's "Bad Habits," Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call Me By Your
Name)" and The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears."
Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and
first-time nominee Rodrigo earned five nominations each.
Last year, the VMAs were filmed without a live audience and with
most of the performances recorded in advance because of health
guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year's ceremony will take place Sept. 12 at the Barclays
Center in New York. Winners are chosen by fans who vote online.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Diane Craft)
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