Official VMA Nominees Best New Artist and Best Dancing in a Video

MADONNA, NE-YO, CHRIS BROWN, PUSSYCAT DOLLS, TAYLOR SWIFT, TOKIO HOTEL, JORDIN SPARKS, , LIL WAYNE, KATY PERRY, DANITY KANE AND MILEY CYRUS
“2008 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” NOMINEES
FOR “BEST NEW ARTIST” AND “BEST DANCING IN A VIDEO”

MTV once again asked viewers to help determine nominees for the “2008 MTV Video Music Awards” and they came through with flying colors and did not disappoint. This Friday on FNMTV the videos that made the cut for “Best New Artist” and “Best Dancing in a Video” were revealed and the diverse nominees range from German rockers Tokio Hotel to legendary superstar Madonna to teen sensations Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift. As previously announced, MTV’s 25th annual Video Music Awards will be hosted by comedian/actor Russell Brand and will air live and only one time in its original incarnation, on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers have already been confirmed to perform at this year’s show. Presenters and additional performers for the “2008 Video Music Awards” will be announced at a later date.

The “2008 MTV Video Awards” nominees for “Best New Artist” include Jordin Sparks and Katy Perry, who have both already received deserving nods for “Best Female Video.” Also up for “Best New Artist” are German quartet Tokio Hotel, who are already vying for a “Best Pop Video” award, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Artists up for “Best Dance in a Video” are the multi-talented Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Danity Kane, Pussycat Dolls and a woman who has received several VMA nominations in the past, Madonna, who received a nod for her “4 Minutes” video, featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.

BEST DANCING IN A VIDEO

NE-YO
"Closer"
The Year of the Gentleman
Def Jam
Director: Ms Melina

Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake & Timbaland
"4 Minutes"
Hard Candy
Warner Brothers Records
Director: Jonas & Francois

Chris Brown
"Forever"
Exclusive The Forever Edition
Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Joseph Kahn

Pussycat Dolls
"When I Grow Up"
Doll Domination
Interscope Records
Director: Joseph Kahn

Danity Kane
"Damaged"
Welcome To The Dollhouse
Bad Boy Records
Director: Syndrome


BEST NEW ARTIST

Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown
"No Air"
Jordin Sparks
19/Jive/Zomba Label Group
Director: Chris Robinson

Katy Perry
"I Kissed A Girl"
One Of The Boys
Capitol
Director: Kinga Burza

Taylor Swift
"Teardrops On My Guitar"
Taylor Swift
Big Machine Records
Director: Trey Fanjoy

Tokio Hotel
"Ready, Set, Go!"
Scream
Cherrytree/Interscope Records
Director: Warwick/Haering

Miley Cyrus
7 Things
Breakout
Hollywood Records
Director: Brett Ratner