The celebration was more like an old-school party than an awards ceremony. During the tribute to Whoudini, Nelly and Jermaine Dupri did '80s dance moves while Whoudini delivered their classic raps; Timbaland joined Eve, Ciara, Nelly Furtado and Keyshia Cole onstage to perform Elliott's hits as the singer-rapper-producer looked on.

and Robin Thicke. Rounding out the nominees for female artist of the year were Fergie and Nelly Furtado .

" Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which couple is eliminated each week. Tuesday's results show also featured a performance by Grammy winner Nelly Furtado , who sang her breakthrough 2000 hit, "I'm Like a Bird" and her new single, "All Good Things.

Group: Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Pop song: "Hips Don't Lie," Shakira; "Promiscuous," Nelly Furtado ; "Stupid Girls," Pink.

"Temperatures will be just above freezing so, yes, it's going to be cold," said Bill Vejdegren of the Danish Meteorological Institute. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were nominated in four categories, including best album, while Madonna, Shakira, Nelly Furtado , Christina Aguilera, Kanye West and Muse had three nominations each.

Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook will host the eighth annual show that presents surfboard-shaped awards to celebrities in categories like Choice Sleazebag, Choice Hissy Fit and Choice Hottie. Nelly Furtado and Timbaland will perform their No.

EDT). Performers will also include Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, the Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Nelly Furtado , Daddy Yankee, the Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna and Scissor Sisters.