Rick Astley challenges U2 for best act ever

RICK ASTLEY has become a surprise contender for best act ever at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards.

Rick Astley challenges U2 for best act ever
Thu, 02 Oct, 2008 - 01:00

Two decades after his single hit the top spot in 16 countries, Astley’s fans have taken its title Never Gonna Give You Up quite literally, by selecting him for nomination.

Astley, in his first ever nomination in the history of the MTV Europe Music Awards, will compete against Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Tokio Hotel and U2 for best act ever.

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