MTV nods for Coldplay and Duffy

British acts Coldplay and Duffy have received three nominations apiece at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards, to be held in Liverpool on 6 November.
Both are up for album of the year and "most addictive track". Coldplay also get a nod for act of 2008, while Duffy is up for the new act prize.
Singer Britney Spears is up for two prizes following her success at the Video Music Awards earlier this month.
R&B star Beyonce is the only performer confirmed for the show so far.
The singer, nominated for a prize in the ultimate urban category, will launch her third solo album at the event at Liverpool's Echo Arena.
Other British acts in contention include Amy Winehouse and Leona Lewis, also nominated for the act of the year prize.

via BBC News