Justin Timberlake and Beyonce Knowles have scored a leading seven nominations each for this year's MTV Video Music Awards.


Kanye West and Rihanna scored five nominations each, while newcomer Amy Winehouse received three.


MTV also announced that the VMAs will be a one-night stand this year, airing live from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas at 9 p.m. on Sept. 9.

R&B singer, Rihanna has grown bored of reports linking her to her record label boss Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z, insisting she ignores it.


Rihanna's close friendship with Jay-Z, head of Def Jam Records, sparked speculation the couple were having an affair behind long-term girlfriend Beyonce Knowles' back.


Rihanna said:

At first I was like, 'Ha ha, it's funny.' Now I just ignore it and I'm numb to it. You cannot stop people from saying what they want to say.

Christina Aguilera is launching her own perfume.


Christina Aguilera announced on Thursday that she is teaming up with Procter and Gamble Prestige Products to create her own signature scent.


Christina Aguilera said:

I love trying new things in my music and in fashion. To have a perfume of my own is the beginning of an exciting adventure. Procter and Gamble is the ideal partner for this new experience.

The perfume is expected to hit stores towards the end of the year and it is not yet know if Christina will be lending her name to any other beauty products.


The pop superstar is just the latest in a long line of celebrities to release their own fragrance.



Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker, David and Victoria Beckham, Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue have all brought out their own perfumes.

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z are not getting married at a luxury Caribbean resort this weekend.


A rep for Beyonce is denying the reports, and a spokeswoman for Jay-Z told Reuters she had no knowledge of any approaching nuptials.


On Wednesday, the New York Post reported that the planned four-day bash was a smokescreen for a secret Caribbean wedding that was to include a ceremony at the Cap Juluca resort on Anguilla and a party aboard a yacht anchored off St. Barts.

The Black Eyed Peas swept the board at the American Music Awards last night.


The Black Eyed Peas were named Favorite Group twice, in the rap/hip-hop and soul/rhythm and blues categories. They also won Favorite Album in the rap/hip-hop section for 'Monkey Business'.


Although the Black Eyed Peas were not present at the event, which was held at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium, they thanked their fans via a video link "for keeping hip-hop progressive and pushing it forward".


Other big winners at the ceremony - presented by surprise presenter Britney Spears - included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were named Favorite Alternative Artist in the adult contemporary category and Favorite Band in the pop/rock category.


Kelly Clarkson walked away with two accolades for Best Female, pop/rock, and Favourite Artist, adult contemporary.


Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles and Nelly Furtado all thrilled the crowd with spectacular performances.