Justin Bieber is the top nominee for the 2021 MTV EMAs – the European version of the VMAs.
Bieber has eight nominations, including two nods for song of the year. He is a finalist in that category for his smashes “Peaches” (featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon) and “Stay” (a collaboration with The Kid Laroi). Bieber won in that category five years ago for “Sorry.”
Bieber is followed by Doja Cat and Lil Nas X with six nods each; and Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo and The Kid Laroi with five nods each.
Lady Gaga, who won last year’s award for best artist, is nominated again in that category, along with Doja Cat (last year’s best new artist winner), Sheeran, Bieber, Lil Nas X and The Weeknd.
Taylor Swift, who won best video two years ago for “ME!,” her collaboration with Brendon Urie, is nominated again this year for “willow.” Bieber, who shared in that award last year for DJ Khaled featuring Drake’s “Popstar,” is also nominated again this year for “Peaches.”
The 2021 MTV EMAs will take place at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary and broadcast live on MTV channels in 180 countries on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. ET. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are the show’s executive producers. Debbie Phillips and Chloe Mason are producers.
Voting is now open at MTV EMA website until Nov. 10 at 5:59 p.m. ET.
Here’s the complete list of 2021 MTV EMA nominees:
Best artist:
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Best song:
Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
Justin Bieber – “Peaches” ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Olivia Rodrigo – “Drivers License”
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – “Stay”
Best video:
Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
Justin Bieber – “Peaches” ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side”
Taylor Swift – “willow”
Best collaboration:
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira – “Girl Like Me”
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) – “Leave the Door Open”
Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby”
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – “Stay”
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – “Save Your Tears” (remix)
Best group:
BTS
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Best new:
Giveon
Griff
Olivia Rodrigo
Rauw Alejandro
Saweetie
The Kid Laroi
Best pop:
BTS
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Best electronic:
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Joel Corry
Marshmello
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia
Best rock:
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
Måneskin
The Killers
Best alternative:
Halsey
Lorde
Machine Gun Kelly
Twenty One Pilots
Willow
Yungblud
Best Latin:
Bad Bunny
J. Balvin
Maluma
Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía
Shakira
Best hip hop:
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Best K-pop:
BTS
LISA
Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ
Twice
Best push:
24KGoldn
Fousheé
girl in red
Griff
JC Stewart
JXDN
Latto
Madison Beer
Olivia Rodrigo
Remi Wolf
SAINt JHN
The Kid Laroi
Biggest fans:
Ariana Grande
BLACKPINK
BTS
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Video for good:
Billie Eilish – “Your Power”
Demi Lovato – “Dancing With the Devil”
girl in red – “Serotonin”
H.E.R. – “Fight For You”
Harry Styles – “Treat People With Kindness”
Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
Best US act:
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Lil Nas X
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
