Katy Perry notches 9 MTV VMA Award nominations | Inquirer Entertainment

Katy Perry notches 9 MTV VMA Award nominations

/ 12:03 PM July 21, 2011

Katy Perry. AP

Katy Perry. AP

NEW YORK—Katy Perry’s “Firework” had enough sparks to claim a leading nine MTV Video Music Award nominations, including video of the year.

Perry — who hosted the network’s Wednesday night special announcing the nominations — was also nominated for best female video for “Firework,” as well as best pop video for “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).”

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Adele tied Kanye West with seven nominations. The best-selling British diva will compete with Perry for top video with “Rolling in the Deep.” Others in the category include the Beastie Boys for “Make Some Noise”; rapper Tyler, the Creator for “Goblin”; and Bruno Mars for “Grenade.”

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Mars was nominated for four Moonman trophies. Other multiple nominees include Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Eminem.

The VMAs are scheduled for August 28 in Los Angeles and will air live.

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