The 2012

MuchMusic Video Awards The iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards were an annual awards show broadcast annually on Much (TV channel), Much from 1990 to 2018, and Fuse (TV channel), Fuse from 2010 to 2013 that honoured the year's best music videos. Originally debuting in ...

were held June 17, 2012 at MuchMusic's headquarters in

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, Canada.

Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selling music artists in hist ...

was the first performer announced. The award show was co-hosted by

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Nominees

Nominees for the People's Choice Awards were announced in early May 2012. One "wildcard" nominee was chosen in each of the "UR Fave" award categories (as voted by the Much Music viewers)."Marianas Trench leads with seven nominations at the 2012 MMVAs"
. 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards. May 15, 2012

Video of the Year

Carly Rae Jepsen Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After studying musical theatre for most of her school life and while in university, Jepsen garnered mainstream attention after placing third on the fifth season of ...

- " Call Me Maybe" *

Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is recognized for his multi-genre musical performances. He was discovered by record executive Scooter Braun in 2008 and subsequently brought to the U ...

- " Boyfriend" *

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- "

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" * Hedley feat. P. Reign - " Invincible" * Marianas Trench - " Fallout"

Post Production of the Year

* Down with Webster - " Big Wheels" * Marianas Trench - " Fallout" * Shaun Boothe - "Let Me Go" * The New Cities - "Heatwave" * These Kids Wear Crowns - "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"

Cinematographer of the Year

* Marianas Trench– "Fallout" *

City and Colour Dallas Michael John Albert Green (born September 29, 1980) is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who records under the name City and Colour. He is also known for his contributions as a singer, rhythm guitarist, songwrite ...

- " Fragile Bird" * Hedley feat. P. Reign - " Invincible" * Kreesha Turner - "

Rock Paper Scissors Rock, Paper, Scissors (also known by #Names, several other names and word orders) is an Intransitive game, intransitive hand game, usually played between two people, in which each player simultaneously forms one of three shapes with an outstret ...

" * Shawn Desman - "Moneyshot"/"Something Stupid"

Director of the Year

* Danny Fernandes feat. Josh Ramsay & Belly – "Hit Me Up" ''Directed by Marc André Debruyne'' * Aleesia feat.

Big Sean Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. He met Kanye West as a teenager, and signed with his record label GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings in 2007. He gained popul ...

– "Kiss It Bye Bye" ''Directed by RT!'' * Down With Webster – "Royalty" ''Directed by Chris Wong'' * Marianas Trench – "

Haven't Had Enough "Haven't Had Enough" is a song recorded by Canadian pop punk band Marianas Trench for their third studio album, '' Ever After'' (2011). It was released July 19, 2011 as the album's lead single. The song debuted at No. 9 on the Canadian Hot 100 ...

" ''Directed by Kyle Davison'' *

Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado ( , ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She has sold over 45 million records, including 35 million in album sales worldwide, making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. Critics have noted ...

– "Big Hoops" ''Directed by X''

Pop Video of the Year

* Marianas Trench– "Haven't Had Enough" * Anjulie - " Brand New Chick" *

- " Call Me Maybe" * Hedley ft. P. Reign - " Invincible" * Victoria Duffield - " Shut Up and Dance"

MuchLOUD Rock Video of the Year

* The Sheepdogs– "I Don't Know" * Arkells - " Michigan Left" * F*cked Up - "Queen of Hearts" * Sam Roberts Band - "I Feel You" * Theory of a Deadman - "Chick Came Back"

MuchVIBE Hip-Hop Video of the Year

feat.

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all ...

and

Tyga Micheal Ray StevensonMicheal Ray Stevenson

– " The Motto" * A-Game - "Cool Boyz" * Classified feat. Kayo &

Jim Cuddy James Gordon Cuddy, (born December 2, 1955) is a Canadian singer-songwriter primarily associated with the band Blue Rodeo. Early life and education Cuddy was born in Toronto, Ontario. His mother Jean Cuddy was an English teacher at Monarch P ...

- "The Hangover" * Harvey Stripes feat. Lloyd - "Come On" * K'naan ft.

- " Is Anybody Out There"

MuchFACT Indie Video of the Year

Arcade Fire Arcade Fire is a Canadian indie rock band from Montreal, Quebec, consisting of husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, alongside Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury, and Jeremy Gara. The band's touring line-up includes former core ...

- "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" *

- " Fragile Bird" * Danny Fernandes feat. Josh Ramsay & Belly - " Hit Me Up" * Down with Webster - " She's Dope" * Lights - "Banner"

International Video of the Year - Artist

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. A Pop music, pop and hip-hop-influenced contemporary R&B, R&B musician who works in a variety of genres, he has been called the "Honorific nic ...

feat.

- " Next 2 You" *

Beyoncé Knowles Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most culturally significant figu ...

- " Run the World (Girls)" *

David Guetta Pierre David Guetta (; born 7 November 1967) is a French DJ and record producer. He has sold over 10 million albums and 65 million singles globally, with more than 30 billion streams on Spotify. Guetta was voted the number one DJ in the DJ Mag ...

feat.

Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is noted for her ...

- " Turn Me On" *

Flo Rida Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), known professionally as Flo Rida ( ), is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 debut and breakout single "Low (Flo Rida song), Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the ...

- " Good Feeling" *

- " Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" *

Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her image reinventions and versatility across the entertainment industry, she is an influ ...

- " Marry the Night" *

- " Starships" *

Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson, April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the American Idol season 1, first season of ''Ameri ...

- "

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson and the title song from her fifth studio album, ''Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album), Stronger'' (2011). Originally titled as "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) ...

" * Pitbull feat.

Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer and songwriter. Regarded as a leading figure of Contemporary R&B#2000s, 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, includi ...

Afrojack Nick Leonardus van de Wall (; born 9 September 1987), known professionally as Afrojack (stylized in all caps), is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer. In 2007, he founded the record label Wall Recordings; his debut album ''Forget the World ( ...

& Nayer - " Give Me Everything" *

Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, businesswoman, and actress. One of the List of music artists by net worth, wealthiest musicians in the world, List of awards and nominations received by Rihanna, her vario ...

feat.

Calvin Harris Adam Richard Wiles (born 17 January 1984), known professionally as Calvin Harris (and sometimes under the stage name Love Regenerator), is a Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. His debut studio album, ''I Created Disco'' (2007 ...

- " We Found Love"

International Video of the Year - Group

* The Wanted - " Glad You Came" *

Bad Meets Evil Bad Meets Evil is an American Hip hop music, hip hop Supergroup (music), super duo composed of Detroit-based rappers Royce da 5′9″ ("bad") and Eminem ("evil"). Formed in 1997, the duo's name comes from the namesake song from Eminem's ''The ...

feat. Bruno Mars - " Lighters" * Cobra Starship feat. Sabi - " You Make Me Feel" *

Coldplay Coldplay are a British Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey (band m ...

- "

Paradise In religion and folklore, paradise is a place of everlasting happiness, delight, and bliss. Paradisiacal notions are often laden with pastoral imagery, and may be cosmogonical, eschatological, or both, often contrasted with the miseries of human ...

" * Foster the People - "

Houdini Erik Weisz (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926), known professionally as Harry Houdini ( ), was a Hungarian-American escapologist, illusionist, and stunt performer noted for his escape acts. Houdini first attracted notice in vaudeville in ...

" *

Gym Class Heroes Gym Class Heroes was an American rap rock band from Geneva, New York. The group formed in 1997 when Travie McCoy met drummer Matt McGinley during their high school gym class. The band's music displays a wide variety of influences, including h ...

feat.

Adam Levine Adam Noah Levine ( ; born March 18, 1979) is an American musician who is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and sole continuous member of the pop rock band Maroon 5. Levine began his musical career in 1994 with the band Kara's Flowers, for ...

- " Stereo Hearts" *

- " Sexy and I Know It" *

Maroon 5 Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. It consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, lead guitarist James Valentine (musician), James Valentine, d ...

feat.

Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera ( , ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and television personality. Recognized as Cultural impact of Christina Aguilera, an influential figure in music and having received Public imag ...

- " Moves like Jagger" *

One Direction One Direction, often shortened to 1D, were an English-Irish pop boy band formed in London in 2010. The group consisted of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (until his departure in 2015), Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. The group sold o ...

- " One Thing" * Selena Gomez & The Scene - " Love You like a Love Song"

International Video of the Year by a Canadian

- " Boyfriend" *

Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a key musician in popularizing pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. List of awa ...

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" *

Nickelback Nickelback is a Canadian Rock music, rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta, Hanna, Alberta. Throughout its history, it has consisted of lead guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan ...

- " When We Stand Together" *

Simple Plan Simple Plan is a Canadian rock band formed in Montreal, Quebec, in 1999. The band's current lineup consists of Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals, studio bass guitar), Chuck Comeau (drums), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), and Sébastien Lefebvre (rhyt ...

- "Astronaut" *

feat.

- "

Take Care ''Take Care'' is the second studio album by Canadian rapper Drake (musician), Drake. It was released on November 15, 2011, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. The album features guest appearances from the Weekn ...

Most Streamed Video of the Year

* Aleesia feat.

- "Kiss It Bye, Bye" * Alyssa Reid - " The Game" * Anjulie - " Brand New Chick" *

Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...

- " Countdown" *

– " Call Me Maybe" * Cobra Starship feat.

Mac Miller Malcolm James McCormick (January 19, 1992 – September 7, 2018), known by the stage name Mac Miller, was an American rapper. He began his career in Pittsburgh's local hip hop music, hip hop scene in 2007, at the age of 15. In 2010, he signed ...

- "

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" * Danny Fernandes feat. Josh Ramsay & Belly - " Hit Me Up" * Dev - " In the Dark" * Foster The People - " Helena Beat" *

ft.

- " Stereo Hearts" * Hedley - "One Life" * Hedley feat. P. Reign - " Invincible" *

Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American Rapping, rapper, businessman, and record executive. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, he was named Billboard and Vibe's 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time, the ...

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer and record producer. One of the most prominent figures in hip-hop, he is known for his varying musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After ...

- " Otis" *

- " Mr. Know It All" * Lights - "Toes" *

- " Sexy and I Know It" * Marianas Trench - "

" * Marianas Trench - "Fallout" *

- " When We Stand Together" *

- " What Makes You Beautiful" * Pitbull ft.

- " International Love" * Selena Gomez & The Scene - " Hit The Lights" * Tyler Medeiros - "Say I Love You/Please Don't Go" * Victoria Duffield - " Shut Up and Dance"

UR Fave: Video

- " Call Me Maybe" *

- "

" * Hedley feat. P. Reign - " Invincible" * Marianas Trench - "Fallout" *

feat.

Sean Paul Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 9 January 1973) is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Paul's first album, ''Stage One'', was released in 2000. He gained international fame with his second album, ''Dutty Rock'', in 2002. Its single "Get Busy ...

- " Summer Paradise"

UR Fave: International Artist or Group

Adele Adele Laurie Blue Adkins (; born 5 May 1988) is an English singer-songwriter. Regarded as a British cultural icon, icon, she is known for her mezzo-soprano vocals and sentimental songwriting. List of awards and nominations received by Adele, ...

(wildcard)

UR Fave: Artist or Group

* Marianas Trench * Hedley (Wildcard)

Performers

Pre-show

* Kreesha Turner - " Love Again"

Main show

- " Party Rock Anthem", " Champagne Showers", " Sorry for Party Rocking", " Sexy and I Know It" *

- " Call Me Maybe" *

- "

Big Hoops (Bigger the Better) "Big Hoops (Bigger the Better)" is a song by Canadian recording artist Nelly Furtado, taken from her fifth studio album, ''The Spirit Indestructible''. It was released on April 16, 2012, through Interscope Records, as the lead single from the al ...

" * Marianas Trench - " Fallout" * Hedley - "Kiss You Inside Out" *

Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher Sheeran ( ; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently r ...

- " The A Team" *

- " Good Feeling" / " Wild Ones" with Carly Rae Jepsen *

- " Dark Side" / "

" *

- " Wide Awake" *

- " All Around the World" / " Boyfriend"

Appearances

Conor Maynard Conor Paul Maynard (born 21 November 1992) is an English singer. Born and raised in Brighton, he signed a recording contract with Warner Music Group in 2011. Maynard rose to fame in 2012 when he was nominated for, and subsequently won, MTV's ' ...

Perez Hilton Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (born March 23, 1978), known professionally as Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality. His blog is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities, and for posting Tabloid jou ...

* Lucy Hale * Darren Criss * Chord Overstreet *

Far East Movement Far East Movement (abbreviated FM) is an American Hip hop music, hip hop and electronic music group based in Los Angeles, composed of Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, Jon Street, Ray Ro, DJ Virman, and Jerm Beats. They signed with Martin Kierszenba ...

* Cody Simpson * Jesse Metcalfe * Down With Webster * Victoria Duffield * Kreesha Turner *

Munro Chambers Munro Skylear Chambers (born July 29, 1990Munro Chambers' bio
at www.northernstars.ca) ...

* Shawn Desman *

Dragonette Dragonette is the stage name of Canadian singer-songwriter Martina Sorbara. Originally an electronic music band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2005, the band consisted of Sorbara with her then husband Dan Kurtz as bassist and producer (also i ...

* Danny Fernandes * LIGHTS * Anjulie * Shenae Grimes * Rico Rodriguez * These Kids Wear Crowns *

Selena Gomez Selena Marie Gomez ( ; born July 22, 1992) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and businesswoman. Gomez began her career as a child actress, appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), a ...

References

External links

*
MuchMusic website

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