Pop princess Rihanna is getting her career back on track after landing four nominations for the 2009 Urban Music Awards.
The Umbrella hitmaker, who is bouncing back after an alleged February bust-up with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, is up for the top categories of Best Female Act, Best R&B Act and Artist of the Year.
And Rihanna's Rehab music video, which features Justin Timberlake, is among the nominees for Best Music Video.
The Lollipop star is also nominated for Best Music Video (Ms. Officer), going head to head with Akon (Beautiful), Ne-Yo (Ms. Independent), Lady Gaga (Poker Face) and Rihanna.
Meanwhile, West's 808's & Heartbreak, John Legend's Evolver, Jadakiss' The Last Kiss and Seal's Soul releases are all recognised in the Best Album category.
Other artists up for Urban Music Awards this year include T-Pain and Ludacris (Best Collaboration for Chopped & Screwed), Sean Paul (Best International Reggae), Shakira (Best International Latino) and Mary Mary (Best Gospel).
The awards, voted for by fans online, will be handed out on 17 July in New York City.
Subject: Pop princess Rihanna is getting her career back on track 
Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:11 pm
