MTV: Music Television today announced the nominees for the “2005 MTV Video Music Awards.” Green Day topped the list with eight nominations, six nods for “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and two for “American Idiot.” Gwen Stefani and Missy Elliott follow with six nods each and U2 nabbed five nominations. Destiny’s Child were nominated for 2 awards. The 2005 VMAs will broadcast live from American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL on Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 8:00PM (LIVE ET/Tape Delayed PT).

BEST GROUP VIDEO
Black Eyed Peas “Don’t Phunk With My Heart”
The Killers “Mr. Brightside”
Destiny’s Child f/ T.I. & Lil’ Wayne “Soldier”
U2 “Vertigo”
Green Day “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”

BEST DANCE VIDEO
Ciara “1,2 Step”
Missy Elliott f/ Ciara & Fat Man Scoop “Lose Control”
Destiny’s Child “Lose My Breath”
Shakira f/ Alejandro Sanz “La Tortura”
Jennifer Lopez “Get Right”