And the nominees are…
MTV announced the nominations for the 2011 Video Music Awards late Wednesday, with music's hottest females leading the pack.
Earning a whopping nine nods -- largely for her Teenage Dream album -- Katy Perry is the year's most nominated star. "Rolling in the Deep" singer Adele followed close behind with nominations in seven categories, including Video of the Year and Best Female Video.
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To vote for your favorites, fans can log onto MTV.com and make their voice heard. The trophies will be handed out live from Los Angeles on August 28.
Read on for the major nominees and visit MTV.com for the full list.
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Adele, "Rolling In The Deep"
Katy Perry, "Firework"
Beastie Boys, "Make Some Noise"
Tyler, The Creator, "Yonkers"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
Beyonce, "Run the World (Girls)"
Katy Perry, "Firework"
Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"
Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"
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BEST MALE VIDEO
Cee Lo Green, "F--k You"
Eminem feat. Rihanna, "Love the Way You Lie"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights"
Justin Bieber, "U Smile"
BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Lil Wayne feat. Cory Gunz, "6'7'"
Kanye West feat. Rihanna & Kid Cudi, "All of the Lights"
Nicki Minaj, "Super Bass"
Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, "Look At Me Now"
Lupe Fiasco, "The Show Goes On"
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BEST NEW ARTIST
Foster the People
Wiz Khalifa
Tyler, the Creator
Big Sean feat. Chris Brown
Kreayshawn
BEST POP VIDEO
Adele, "Rolling in the Deep"
Bruno Mars, "Grenade"
Pitbull feat. NE-YO, Nayer & Afrojack, "Give Me Everything"
Katy Perry, "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
Britney Spears, "Till The World Ends"
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BEST ROCK VIDEO
Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"
Cage The Elephant, "Shake Me Down"
Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks"
Foo Fighters, "Walk"
The Black Keys, "Howlin For You"
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