Singers (L-R) T.I., Beyonce and Justin Timberlake pose with MTV President Christina Norma after the nominations news conference for the MTV Video Music Awards in New York, July 31, 2006. Latin pop star Shakira and funk-rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers led the field with seven nominations for next month's MTV Video Music Awards that will be held August 31 in New York. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid (UNITED STATES)