The nominees for the “MTV Video Music Awards” were announced, and Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead with 10.  Billie Eilish is next with nine.

The Video of the Year nominees are:  “A Lot” by 21 Savage, “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish, “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande,“Sucker” by The Jonas Brothers, “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X, and “You Need to Calm Down” by Taylor Swift.

The nominees for Artist of the Year are:  Cardi B, Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and the Jonas Brothers.

I don’t know if the “VMAs” are a big enough deal for people to be upset over “snubs,” but those who didn’t get any love includeKaty Perry, Kacey Musgraves, Megan Thee Stallion, and former “VMA” tramp Miley Cyrus.

The ceremony is Monday, August 26th in L.A.  There’s no word on a host or any performers yet.

Voting is now open at VMA.MTV.com.