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Justin Bieber Leads Nominees for 2021 MTV Video Music Awards
Megan Thee Stallion is right behind with six nominations, mostly from her hit song “WAP,”
Justin Bieber appears onstage at MTV’s “Fresh Out Live.”
Photographer: Cindy Ord/Getty ImagesNew York (AP) -- Justin Bieber leads this year’s list of nominees at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, followed closely by Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and first-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo.
Bieber has seven nods, including video of the year and best direction for “POPSTAR,” artist of the year, best cinematography for “Holy” and best pop song, best editing and best collaboration for “Peaches.”