Bruno Mars 'Grateful' For MTV VMA 2011 Nominations

Bruno Mars has expressed his excitement after being nominated for four MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

The singer, who wrote Cee Lo Green's 'Forgot You', is shortlisted for awards including Video Of The Year and Best Male Video.

Reacting to his nominations, Mars wrote on Twitter: "VMAs!!!! 4 Nominations!?!?!?! THANK YOU @MTV."

As previously reported on Gigwise, Kate Perry leads the nominations for this year's VMAs, with a total of nine nods.

The ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on August 28. Stay tuned to Gigwise for all the reaction and coverage of the ceremony next month.

MTV VMA 2011: Nominations List In Full

Bruno Mars - live photos