Rihanna will obviously sweep, although I have a feeling Gotye might win the big one.
As for the ratings, I don't think they'll be as low as 2006's ratings, but it'll definitely take a tumble from last year's. Who ****ing cares? I'm watching regardless.
MTV is saying Rihanna got 5 nominations but she really got 11. I guess you only get an award for the video if you're the main/lead artist on the song.
Sadly collabs don't count
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.@Rihanna, @Drake lead @MTV 2012 Video Music Award (#VMA) nominations with 5 noms http://bit.ly/NhLBFX (How's @ChrisBrown feeling?)