Dua Lipa and Other Stars React To Their VMA Nominations

The 'Hotter Than Hell' singer has been nominated in three different categories including, Song of the Year, for the smash hit single, 'New Rules'; Best Choreography for her video 'IDGAF'; and Best Dance, for her collaboration with Calvin Harris on the track 'One Kiss'. This is the first year that Dua Lipa has been nominated for a VMA.

The 23 year old has risen to meteoric rise in the last year, due to her strong feminist-inspired pop and striking gender-defying image.

She shared her excitement on social media, thanking fans for their continued support.

3 VMA NOMS!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!!! New Rules is up for Song Of The Year, IDGAF for Best Choreography and One Kiss @calvinharris for Best Dance ?‘??‘??‘? woweeee you can vote online on vma.mtv.com LOVE FOREVER!!!!!

A post shared by DUA LIPA (@dualipa) on Jul 16, 2018 at 3:30pm PDT

Dua Lipa faces some stiff competition in the 'Best Song' category with singers like Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Bruno Mars and Drake also receiving nominations.

DJ Calvin Harris also thanked MTV and the VMA's for the recognition.

Thank u @mtv for the @vmas nomination for One Kiss w/ @dualipa !! You can vote at http://vma.mtv.com ❤️

A post shared by Calvin Harris (@calvinharris) on Jul 16, 2018 at 3:04pm PDT

US pop star Shawn Mendes also received three nominations including Best Pop, Best Cinematography and Best Direction for his song 'In My Blood'.

The 'Treat You Better' singer stole the awards show last year with a performance of 'There's Nothin' Holdin Me Back'.

Thank you @mtv for the 3 #VMA nominations! Vote here VMA.mtv.com

A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on Jul 16, 2018 at 11:44am PDT

Pop princess Ariana Grande expressed her graditude on Twitter. The singer has been nominated for 5 awards, including Video of The Year for 'No Tears Left to Cry'. The 24 year old is set to release her fourth studio album Sweetener next month.

i’m so happy and grateful bye

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) July 17, 2018

The VMA's will take place on 21 August.