This Beyonce Video Is Up For Half Of Her 8 VMA Nominations This Year

It's almost time for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Newcomer Iggy Azalea and veteran artist Eminem each scored seven nominations, but the leader with eight nominations - Beyonce, who released her self-titled album last December.

You already know the huge hits "Drunk In Love" and "Partition", but did you know half of Beyonce's nominations this year come from the track "Pretty Hurts"? It's nominated for the following:

Best Editing
Best Direction
Best Cinematography
Best Video With a Social Message

If you're curious why this video received so many nominations, check it out below. It may become your new favorite.

Complete list of nominees here.