So, if success in the world was measured alone in MTV VMA nominations, life would be looking pretty good for both the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Shakira, both of whom are shortlisted in seven categories for the music network's annual US awards fest. Among the gongs they are up for, both are contenders for the prestigious Video Of The Year Award - for 'Dani California' and 'Hip's Don't Lie' respectively. In that category they compete with the likes of Madonna (for 'Hung Up'), Christina Aguilera (for 'Ain't No Other Man') and Panic! At The Disco (for 'I Write Sins Not Tragedies').
Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, The Killers, TI, Ludacris and the aforementioned Panic! At The Disco are all due to play at the awards event itself, which takes place in New York on 31 Aug.