Lady Gaga Leads VMA Nominations

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When it comes to MTV's Video Music Awards, it's best to expect the unexpected (recall that little Kanye West/Taylor Swift moment last year?). And the same could certainly be said for Lady Gaga. So it's only fitting that the outrageous pop star has more nominations than anyone else this year -- and more than any artist in VMA history!

Yes, Lady Gaga has scored a record-breaking 13 nominations for her attention-grabbing videos. The singer, 24, is named in categories like best female video and best pop video, but most notably, she's up the biggest award of the night -- video of the year -- for which her "Bad Romance" is a contender. And Gaga's doubly nominated for video of the year, because her Beyoncé collaboration, "Telephone," also scored a nod in the prestigious category. (Meanwhile, her controversial "Alejandro" video got no love.)

Gaga's reaction to the news was elation, according to People. "I'm so honored for all the little monsters and self-professed freaks of the universe, to have more VMA nominations in a single year than any artist in MTV history," she said. "Ironically, I'm even more proud it's an unlucky number: 13."

Gaga added, "God put me on Earth for three reasons: To make loud music, gay videos and cause a damn raucous. Thank you, MTV!"

While Lady Gaga is already celebrating, fellow honoree Eminem is griping! Well, not entirely seriously. Reacting to his eight nominations, the rapper gave this exclusive statement to EW.com: "Apparently, MTV doesn’t care that I have two massive stadium shows on the other side of the country the day after the VMA’s. F me, right?!? I mean, I’ll be there but don’t expect me to be nice about it."

Other notable nominees include Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds to Mars (up for best rock video), teen sensation Justin Bieber (up for best new artist), Katy Perry's sugary summer hit "California Gurls," and Enrique Iglesias' "I Like It" video featuring the cast of Jersey Shore. Check out other major categories below (click here to view all the categories) and catch the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12 (9 p.m. EST).

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"
Ke$ha, "Tik Tok"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg, "California Gurls"
Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga, "Video Phone" (Extended Remix)
Taylor Swift, "Fifteen"

BEST MALE VIDEO
Eminem, "Not Afraid"
Usher featuring Will.I.Am, "OMG"
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams, "Airplanes"
Drake, "Find Your Love"
Jason Derulo, "In My Head"

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams, "Airplanes"
Eminem, "Not Afraid"
Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem, "Forever"
Jay-Z & Swizz Beats, "On To The Next One"
Kid Cudi featuring MGMT & Ratatat, "Pursuit Of Happiness"

BEST POP VIDEO
Lady Gaga "Bad Romance"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg, "California Gurls"
Ke$ha, "Tik Tok"
Beyoncé featuring Lady Gaga, "Video Phone" (Extended Remix)
B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars, "Nothing on You"

BEST ROCK VIDEO
30 Seconds To Mars, "Kings and Queens"
Paramore, "Ignorance"
Muse, "Uprising"
Florence + the Machine , "Dog Days Are Over"
MGMT, "Flash Delirium"

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance"
Florence + The Machine, "Dog Days Are Over"
30 Seconds To Mars, "Kings and Queens"
Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé, "Telephone"
Eminem, "Not Afraid"
B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams, "Airplanes"