Chilis and Shakira lead MTV nominations

MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, with Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each.


Both will compete for video of the year along with Christina Aguilera (Ain’t No Other Man), Madonna (Hung Up) and Panic! At The Disco (I Write Sins Not Tragedies).

Shakira and Aguilera are also in the running for best female video, along with Kelly Clarkson ("Because of You"), Nelly Furtado ("Promiscuous") and Madonna – whose "Hung Up" is also in the running for best dance video, best pop video and best choreography.

In third place with four nominations, Aguilera earned nods for best pop video and best choreography in addition to video of the year and best female video.

Her Madgesty is up for another three awards, including best dance video and best pop video.

Artists set to perform at the show at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan include Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Ludacris.

Last year the awards were dominated by veteran punk revivalist band Green Day, which scored seven wins.