Beyonce, 35, leads the pack with 11 nominations including a nod for best choreography and best cinematography whilst her collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on "Freedom" also earned her a nomination.
Adele didn't come too far behind with seven nominations for her track "Hello" as well as an eighth for the music video for "Send My Love To Your New Lover," which was nominated in the best visual effects category.
Also getting multiple nominations are Drake, with six for his "Hotline Bling" clip, Ariana Grande (five) and Rihanna (four), reported ET online
Justin Bieber has got nominated in the main categories - best pop video, best male video and best breakthrough longform video - for his song "Sorry".
The winners will be revealed at a star-studded ceremony at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York on August 28.