LOS ANGELES, CA  [Monday Aug.27.2007]  /WMQT.com/ -- "Umbrella" singer Rihanna says it's no shock that Amy Winehouse scored 4 nods for the upcoming MOBO Awards (Music Of Balck Origin).

Winehouse was recently nominated in four categories, including Best U.K. Female and Best R&B Act. Rihanna also received nominations for Best International Act and Best Video.

Rihanna says of her idol, "She's an amazing artist. She's one of my favorite artists in the U.K. and I'm glad she's nominated because she deserves it."

The 2007 Mobo Awards are set for London's 02 Arena on September 12th and will be co-hosted Jamelia and Shaggy. For more information, log on to www.mobo.com.



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