MTV MUSIC AWARDS NOMINATIONS ARE...

The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards nominees were announced today. Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake lead the pack with seven nominations each, followed closely by Kanye West and Rihanna with five and newcomer Amy Winehouse with three. JT’s “What Goes Around … ” and Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” will face off in the Video of the Year category, alongside West’s “Stronger,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” Winehouse’s “Rehab,” and French electro duo Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.” The awards will be coming to you live from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on September 9 at 9 p.m. Performers for this year’s show include Justin Timberlake, Kanye West with Common and T-Pain, Timbaland with Keri Hilson, Rihanna, Chris Brown, Lily Allen, and Amy Winehouse. Click here for a full list of nominees. More photos from the “TRL”