Shawn Mendes Leads 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs Nominations
Shawn Mendes leads the way going into this year’s iHeartRadio MMVAs, it was announced Wednesday morning.
The 19-year-old singer scored eight nominations, including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year. He has collected four iHeartRadio MMVAs, from 14 previous nominations, since 2015.
Mendes is followed by fellow Toronto star Drake, who earned seven nominations. He has 16 previous iHeartRadio MMVAs wins.
Alessia Cara each nabbed five noms, while Ed Sheeran got four and Halsey and Marshmello earned three each.
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“The 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVA nominees represent incredible talent from across all genres of music,” said Nanci MacLean, vice-president, Bell Media Studios, in a release. “We’re aiming the spotlight on our biggest Canadian stars and trailblazing international acts.
“It’s going to be a massive party – the largest block party in the country!”
Voting is now open for the six Fan Fave categories, including Artist and Video. Go to CTV.ca/MMVA for details.
The show will be hosted by Awkwafina and will feature performances by Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Alessia Cara, Kris Wu, Halsey, and Marshmello ft. Anne-Marie.
Celebrity presenters include Derek Hough, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley, Tyra Banks, Rachel Bilson, Star Trek Discovery star Sonequa Martin-Green, and Prince Michael Jackson. More will be announced soon.
The iHeartRadio MMVAs will be handed out in Toronto on Aug. 26 and will be simulcast on CTV, MTV and Much with livestreams on CTV.ca, CTV GO, and much.com, as well as on the iHeartRadio app and right here at iHeartRadio.ca. It will also be broadcast on Virgin radio stations across Canada.
Check out the nominations below:
BEST ROCK/ALTERNATIVE ARTIST OR GROUP
Imagine Dragons
Portugal. The Man
Foo Fighters
Arcade Fire
Arkells
Chvrches
BEST POP ARTIST OR GROUP
Halsey
Alessia Cara
Shawn Mendes
Ed Sheeran
Camila Cabello
Meghan Trainor
BEST EDM/DANCE ARTIST OR GROUP
Loud Luxury
Calvin Harris
Marshmello
Zedd
Kygo
Sofi Tukker
BEST HIP HOP ARTIST OR GROUP
Drake
Post Malone
Cardi B
Kendrick Lamar
Childish Gambino
The Carters
BEST DIRECTOR
Drake - “God’s Plan” - Karena Evans
Drake - “Nice For What” - Karena Evans
Childish Gambino - “This Is America” - Hiro Murai
The Carters - “Apes**t” - Ricky Saiz
Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton - “Say Something” - Arturo Perez Jr.
Shawn Mendes - “In My Blood” - Jay Martin
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Halsey - “Bad At Love"
Logic ft. Alessia Cara and Khalid - “1-800-273-8255"
Drake - “God’s Plan”
Childish Gambino - “This Is America”
Ariana Grande - “No Tears Left to Cry”
Shawn Mendes - “In My Blood”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Camila Cabello
Ed Sheeran
Cardi B
Shawn Mendes
Post Malone
SONG OF THE SUMMER
Drake - "Nice For What"
Loud Luxury ft. Brando - “Body”
Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin - “I Like It”
Zedd ft. Maren Morris & Grey - “The Middle”
Marshmello ft. Anne Marie - “FRIENDS”
Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line - “Meant To Be”
BEST COLLABORATION
The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar - “Pray For Me”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA - “All The Stars”
Marshmello & Anne Marie - “FRIENDS”
Zedd & Maren Morris & Grey - "The Middle"
Shawn Mendes & Khalid - “Youth”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line - “Meant To Be”
BEST NEW CANADIAN ARTIST
The Beaches
NEW CITY
bülow
Ralph
Johnny Orlando
FAN FAVE ARTIST
Shawn Mendes
Camila Cabello
Halsey
Alessia Cara
Taylor Swift
Ed Sheeran
FAN FAVE DUO OR GROUP
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
5 Seconds of Summer
BTS
Sofi Tukker
The Chainsmokers
FAN FAVE VIDEO
Drake - “God’s Plan”
Shawn Mendes - “In My Blood”
Childish Gambino - “This Is America”
The Carters - “Apes**t”
Logic ft. Alessia Cara and Khalid - “1-800-273-8255"
Alessia Cara - “Growing Pains”
FAN FAVE SINGLE
Selena Gomez ft. Marshmello - “Wolves”
Camila Cabello - “Havana”
Ed Sheeran - “Perfect”
Shawn Mendes - “In My Blood”
Ariana Grande - “No Tears Left to Cry”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - “Rockstar”
FAN FAVE NEW ARTIST
Dua Lipa
Cardi B
Billie Eilish
Hayley Kiyoko
Kris Wu
FAN FAVE MUCH CREATOR
Dan Rodo / The Danocracy
Christian Cantelon / Sneakertalk
Jaclyn Forbes
Candance Leca
The Baker Twins
Mike On Much Podcast
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