Spice Girl Melanie C, Jon Bon Jovi, rapper Eminem, Britney Spears, and Travis are each in the running for three awards.

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She also had a number of hit songs, including Old Fashioned Girl, C'est Si Bon and Santa Baby.

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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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