The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations have been announced, with Katy Perry leading the way ahead of fellow nominees Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Adele.
Kanye West and Bruno Mars lead the way for male nominations.
Perry, who helped announce this year’s MTV Video Music Awards nominations last night, has been given nine nods including the big prize Video of the Year.
The California Gurls singer has also been put forward for Best Pop Video, Best Collaboration, Best Direction and Best Special Effects.
Close on Perry’s heels is Adele, who has received seven VMA nominations for Rolling In The Deep. Among other things, Adela has been nominated for Video of the Year, Best Female Video and Best Pop Video.
Gaga and Beyonce are also in the running for Best Female Video for Born This Way (Gaga) and Run the World (Beyonce).
Male VMA nominations were led by Kanye West, who has been put forward seven nods for All of the Lights and Power. West’s nominations include Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Male Video and two chances at Best Collaboration for his Rihanna and Kid Cudi collabo for Lights and his appearance in Perry’s E.T.
Don’t miss it, MTV Video Music Awards - August 2, 2011.

