The ''2006 MuchMusic Video Awards'' were held on June 18, 2006 and featured performances by

Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy is an American rock band formed in Wilmette, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, lead guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurle ...

, Hedley, Rihanna,

City and Colour Dallas Michael John Albert Green (born September 29, 1980) is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who records under the name City and Colour. He is also known for his contributions as a singer, rhythm guitarist and songwr ...

, Simple Plan and others. The most nominated artists were Billy Talent,

Kardinal Offishall Jason Drew Harrow (born May 11, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall (), is a Canadian rapper, record producer, DJ, and record executive. Often credited as Canada's " hip hop ambassador", he is regarded as one of the countr ...

f. Ray Robinson and

Massari Sari Abboud ( ar, ساري عبّود; born December 10, 1980), better known by his stage name Massari ( ), is a Lebanese Canadian R&B pop recording artist. His music combines Middle Eastern culture with western culture. He started his musical ca ...

with 5 nominations each.

Awards

Best Video

* Kardinal Offishall f. Ray Robinson — ''"Everyday (Rudebwoy)"'' * Billy Talent — " Devil in a Midnight Mass" *

Buck 65 Richard Terfry (born March 4, 1972), better known by his stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian alternative hip hop artist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, countr ...

— "Devil's Eyes" *

Nickelback Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. It is composed of guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. It wen ...

— " Photograph" *

The Trews The Trews are a Canadians, Canadian rock music, rock band from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, consisting of vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Chris Gormley. The band is currently based in Hamil ...

— "So She's Leaving"

Best Director

* Kardinal Offishall f. Ray Robinson — ''"Everyday (Rudebwoy)" (directed by: RT!)'' * Billy Talent — "Devil in a Midnight Mass" (directed by: Sean Michael Turrell) *

Stars A star is an astronomical object comprising a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun. Many other stars are visible to the naked eye at night, but their immense distances from Earth ma ...

— "

Your Ex-Lover Is Dead Your Ex-Lover Is Dead was the sixth single released by the Canadian indie pop group Stars. It is the opening track on their album '' Set Yourself on Fire''. The track begins with the voice of lead singer Torquil's father Douglas Campbell saying ...

" (directed by: Experimental Parachute Moment) * Massari — "Be Easy" (directed by: RT!) * The Trews - "So She's Leaving" (directed by: Stephen Scott)

Best Post-Production

* The Trews — ''"So She's Leaving"'' * Billy Talent — "Devil in a Midnight Mass" * The Arcade Fire — " Neighbourhood#3 (Power Out)" *

Metric Metric or metrical may refer to: * Metric system, an internationally adopted decimal system of measurement * An adjective indicating relation to measurement in general, or a noun describing a specific type of measurement Mathematics In mathem ...

— " Poster of a Girl" *

Mobile Mobile may refer to: Places * Mobile, Alabama, a U.S. port city * Mobile County, Alabama * Mobile, Arizona, a small town near Phoenix, U.S. * Mobile, Newfoundland and Labrador Arts, entertainment, and media Music Groups and labels * Mobile ( ...

— " Out of My Head"

Best Cinematography

* Buck 65 — ''"Devil's Eyes"'' * Billy Talent — "Devil in a Midnight Mass" * Kardinal Offishall f. Ray Robinson — "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" (Claudio Miranda) * Massari — "Be Easy" * Metric — "Poster of a Girl"

Best Pop Video

— ''" Be Easy"'' *

Bedouin Soundclash Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian band based in Toronto and consisting of vocalist and guitarist Jay Malinowski, bass player Eon Sinclair and drummer Chuck Treece. Their sound has been described as a combination of reggae and ska. Bedouin Soundc ...

— "Shelter" * City and Colour — " Save Your Scissors" * Hot Hot Heat — " Middle of Nowhere" * Kardinal Offishall f. Ray Robinson — "Everyday (Rudebwoy)"

MuchLOUD Best Rock Video

* Nickleback — ''"Photograph"'' * Billy Talent — "Devil in a Midnight Mass" * Hedley — " On My Own" * Simple Plan — " Crazy" * The Trews — "So She's Leaving"

MuchVibe Best Rap Video

* Classified — ''"No Mistakes"'' * Alias Donmillion — "Dirty Dot" * JDiggz — "Puush It Up" * Sweatshop Union — "Try" * Jelleestone f.

Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado (; ; born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Furtado has sold over 40 million records worldwide making her one of the most successful Canadian artists. She first gained fame with her trip hop-inspired deb ...

— "Friendamine"

Best Independent Video

* Metric — ''"Poster of a Girl"'' *

Broken Social Scene Broken Social Scene is a Canadian indie rock band, a musical collective including as few as six and as many as nineteen members, formed by Kevin Drew (vocals, guitar) and Brendan Canning (vocals, bass) in 1999. Alongside Drew and Canning, the oth ...

— "7/4 (Shoreline)" * City and Colour — "Save Your Scissors" * Massari — "Be Easy" *

Neverending White Lights Daniel Victor (born September 20, 1979) is a Canadian recording artist and producer from Windsor, Ontario, best known for the collaborative music project Neverending White Lights, which features instrumentation performed mostly by Victor, with ...

f. Dallas Green — " The Grace"

MuchMoreMusic Award

Michael Bublé Michael Steven Bublé ( ; born September 9, 1975) is a Canadian singer. A four-time Grammy Award winner, he is often credited for helping to renew public interest and appreciation for traditional pop standards and the Great American Songboo ...

— ''" Save the Last Dance for Me"'' * Bedouin Soundclash — "Shelter" *

Daniel Powter Daniel Richard Powter (; born February 25, 1971) is a Canadian musician. He is best known for his self-penned hit song " Bad Day" (2005), which was top of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five weeks. Biography Early life Powter grew up in Verno ...

— " Bad Day" * Feist — " Mushaboom" * Sam Roberts — "The Gate"

Best French Video

* Stéphanie Lapointe — ''"La Mer"'' *

André André — sometimes transliterated as Andre — is the French and Portuguese form of the name Andrew, and is now also used in the English-speaking world. It used in France, Quebec, Canada and other French-speaking countries. It is a variation ...

— "Yolande Wong" *

Anik Jean Anik Jean (born April 11, 1977) is a Canadian pop and rock singer, actress, director, and screenwriter. She is most noted for her 2005 album ''Le Trashy Saloon'', which was a shortlisted Juno Award finalist for Francophone Album of the Year at th ...

— "Tendre sorcière" *

Les Cowboys Fringants Les Cowboys Fringants are a Quebec folk rock music group formed in 1995 in Repentigny, Quebec. The French word ''fringant'' can be translated as "dashing", or "frisky". They perform '' Québécois'' néo-trad music (modernized Quebec folk musi ...

— "Plus rien" * Marie-Mai — "Rien"

Best International Video - Artist

* Rihanna — ''" SOS"'' *

James Blunt James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount; 22 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. A former reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army, he served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. After l ...

— "

You're Beautiful "You're Beautiful" is a song by English singer-songwriter James Blunt. It was written by Blunt, Sacha Skarbek and Amanda Ghost for Blunt's debut album, ''Back to Bedlam'' (2004). It was released as the third single of the album in 2005. In th ...

" *

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

f. Lupe Fiasco — " Touch the Sky" * Kanye West f. Jamie Foxx — "

Gold Digger Gold digger is a term for a person, typically a woman, who engages in a type of transactional relationship for money rather than love. If it turns into marriage, it is a type of marriage of convenience. Etymology and usage The term "gold ...

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Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debu ...

— " Behind These Hazel Eyes" * Madonna — "

Hung Up "Hung Up" is a song by American singer Madonna from her tenth studio album ''Confessions on a Dance Floor'' (2005). Initially used in a number of television advertisements and serials, the song was released as the album's lead single on October ...

" * Mariah Carey — "

Don't Forget About Us "Don't Forget About Us" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox and Johntá Austin, and produced by Carey, Dupri and Cox. It was released as the fifth single on Octobe ...

" *

Ne-Yo Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit " Let Me Love You ...

— "

So Sick "So Sick" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, written alongside Norwegian production duo Stargate for Ne-Yo's debut studio album, '' In My Own Words'' (2006). The song was released as the second single from the album on November 21, 2 ...

" *

Pink Pink is the color of a namesake flower that is a pale tint of red. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, ...

— " Stupid Girls" * Sean Paul — "

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Best International Video - Group

* Green Day — ''" Wake Me Up When September Ends"'' *

Angels & Airwaves Angels & Airwaves (also written as Angels and Airwaves; stylized and abbreviated as ΛVΛ) is an American rock band, comprising Tom DeLonge (lead vocals, guitars, keyboards), David Kennedy (guitars, keyboards), Ilan Rubin (drums, keyboards, ...

— " The Adventure" * Fall Out Boy — " Dance, Dance" *

Franz Ferdinand Archduke Franz Ferdinand Carl Ludwig Joseph Maria of Austria, (18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was the heir presumptive to the throne of Austria-Hungary. His assassination in Sarajevo was the most immediate cause of World War I. Fr ...

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Do You Want To "Do You Want To" is the lead single from Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand's second studio album, '' You Could Have It So Much Better'' (2005). It was released 19 September 2005 and charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, ...

" * Green Day — " Jesus of Suburbia" * Panic! at the Disco — "

I Write Sins Not Tragedies "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a song by American rock band Panic! at the Disco, is the second single from their debut studio album, '' A Fever You Can't Sweat Out'' (2005), and was released in the United States as a digital download on January ...

" *

Pussycat Dolls Pussycat or Pussy Cat may refer to: * Cat, a domestic feline Music Bands * Pussycat (band), a Dutch country and pop group * The Pussycats, a 1960s Norwegian rock band * The Pussycats, a group signed to Kama Sutra Records Albums * '' Pussy Ca ...

f. Busta Rhymes — "

Don't Cha "Don't Cha" is a song written by Busta Rhymes and CeeLo Green, and produced by the latter. The chorus is an interpolation of the song "Swass", which was written and performed by Sir Mix-a-Lot. The song was originally recorded and published by Tor ...

" *

Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, comprising vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk ...

— "

Dani California "Dani California" is a song from American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers' ninth studio album, ''Stadium Arcadium'' (2006). The single was first made available at the iTunes Music Store and was officially released on April 28, 2006. The internati ...

" *

The All-American Rejects The All-American Rejects is an American rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma, formed in 1999.Dirty Little Secret "Dirty Little Secret" is a song by American rock band the All-American Rejects from their second studio album ''Move Along''. It was released on June 6, 2005, as the lead single from the album. Background "Dirty Little Secret" was written by Ni ...

" *

The Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas (also known as The Black Eyed Peas) is an American musical group consisting of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo. The group's line-up during the height of their popularity in the 2000s featured Fergie, who replaced Kim Hi ...

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My Humps "My Humps" is a song recorded by American group the Black Eyed Peas for their fourth studio album '' Monkey Business'' (2005). It was written and produced by group member will.i.am. Musically, it's a hip hop and dance song structured as a due ...

People's Choice: Favourite International Group

* Fall Out Boy — ''"Dance, Dance"'' *

Coldplay Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University ...

— " Speed of Sound" * Green Day — "Wake Me Up When September Ends" * Pussycat Dolls f. Busta Rhymes — "Don't Cha" * Black Eyed Peas — "My Humps"

People's Choice: Favourite International Artist

* Kelly Clarkson — ''" Because of You"'' * James Blunt — "You're Beautiful" * Kanye West — "Gold Digger" * Mariah Carey — "

Shake It Off "Shake It Off" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, taken from her fifth studio album, ''1989''. Swift wrote the lyrics and composed the melody with producers Max Martin and Shellback. An uptempo dance-pop song featuring a saxop ...

" * Rihanna — "S.O.S. (Rescue Me)"

People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group

* Simple Plan — "Crazy"'' * Hedley — "321" * Nickleback — "Photograph" * Our Lady Peace — " Angels/Losing/Sleep" * Theory of a Dead Man — "

Santa Monica Santa Monica (; Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to i ...

People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist

*City and Colour — ''"Save Your Scissors"'' *

Bif Naked Beth Torbert is a Canadian singer best known by her stage name Bif Naked. Between 1996 and 2016, she was among the top 150 selling Canadian artists in Canada. Early life and education Bif Naked was born in New Delhi, India, to teenage parents ...

— " Let Down" * Kardinal Offishall f. Ray Robinson — "Everyday (Rudebwoy)" * Massari — "Real Love" * Sam Roberts — "The Gate"

Performers

* Rihanna * Hedley *

* Simple Plan *

Timbaland Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), known professionally as Timbaland, is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has received widespread acclaim for his innovative production work and distinc ...

Yellowcard Yellowcard is an American rock band that formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1997 and was based in Los Angeles beginning in 2000. The band is recognized for having a distinct sound in their genre, primarily due to the prominent use of a violin ...

Nick Lachey Nicholas Scott Lachey ( ; born November 9, 1973) is an American singer, actor, television personality, and host. He rose to fame as the lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling boyband 98 Degrees, and later starred in the reality series '' Newl ...

References

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External links

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