Justin Bieber and Beyoncé lead at this year’s MTV European Music Awards 2016 with five nominations each

Brit faves Adele and Colplay not far behind with four nods apiece

Michelle Higgins

Published: 17:50, 27 Sep 2016
Updated: 18:31, 27 Sep 2016

JUSTIN Bieber and Beyonce are set to dominate this year's MTV European Music Awards, with five nominations each.

which is scheduled to take place in Rotterdam on Sunday, November 6.

Justin Bieber performs a medley of songs at the 2016 Billboard Awards in Las Vegas — Justin Bieber and Beyonce each earned five MTV European Music Award nominationsCredit: Reuters

FILE: Beyonce To Perform At Super Bowl 50 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals — Beyonce is up for Best Video, Best Female, Best Live, Biggest Fans and Best US ActCredit: Getty Images

Canadian pop star Justin, 22, and R&B hitmaker Beyonce, 35, are set to go head to head in the Biggest Fans category.

Justin is also up for Best Song for Sorry and Best Male, Best Pop and Best Canadian Act, while Bey got nods for Best Video, for Formation, as well as Best Female, Best Live and Best US Act.

Representing the Brits not far behind are superstar Adele and rockers Coldplay, with four nominations apiece, including one each for Best Local Act in the UK and Ireland and Best Live.

Brit Awards 2016 - Red Carpet Arrivals — Adele earned four nominations, including Best Female, Best Song, Best UK & Ireland Act and Best LiveCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Coldplay are up for Best Rock, Best Live, Best Video and Best UK & Ireland ActCredit: Getty Images

Also up for Best UK & Ireland Act are Little Mix, Zayn Malik and London pop trio Years & Years.

Battling it out with Biebs for Best Male are Calvin Harris, Shawn Mendes, Drake and The Weeknd, while Beyonce and Adele compete with Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Sia for Best Female.