With six nominations each, Missy Elliott's "Pass That Dutch" and Christina Aguilera's "Fighter" are the top nominees for the 2004 Music Video Production Association Awards.
The 13th annual MVPA Awards will take place on May 20 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
The nominations for "Pass That Dutch" include best art direction, best choreography and best colouring.
"Fighter" is nominated for best pop video, best hair and best makeup and is up against "Pass That Dutch" for best cinematography, best styling and best direction of a female artist.
No Doubt's "It's My Life" follows closely behind with five nominations: best rock video, best styling, best editing, best hair and best makeup.
The nominees for director of the year are David LaChapelle ("It's My Life"), Dave Meyers ("Pass That Dutch"), Floria Sigismondi ("Fighter"), the Malloys (Metallica's "St. Anger") and Sophie Muller (Pink's "Trouble").
Only videos produced in 2003 are eligible for nomination. MVPA members vote on the awards. The MVPA will reveal the nominees for video of the year at a later date. Visit billboard.com/awards for the complete list of nominees.
(from: reuters.co.uk) |
