Rihanna And Nicki Minaj Lead 2012 American Music Award Nominations

Singer Rihanna and the YM rapper Nicki Minaj have dominated the
nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards after landing four nods
apiece.
The stars will duke it out for Best Pop/Rock Female Artist, while
Rihanna will also fight for both Best Soul/R&B Female Artist and Album
for Talk That Talk and the coveted Artist of the Year trophies.
The Super Bass hit-maker is up for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and
Album,as well as Best Pop/Rock Album forPink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
Drake, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, OneDirection and Usher all earned
three nods a piece.
The nominations were announced by pop star Christina Aguilera on Tuesday.
The 40th annual prizegiving ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on
November 18th..