Rapper Eminem, rock group Bon Jovi, Madonna, Britney Spears, Melanie C and Scottish pop band Travis all earned three nominations each.

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Rapper Eminem, rock group Bon Jovi, Madonna, Britney Spears, Scottish pop band Travis and Melanie C have earned three nominations each.

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The other women in the top 10 were newcomer Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Sandra Bullock and music legend Madonna.

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Madonna won the award for best female, beating younger contenders Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Melanie C.

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