Lil Wayne has been nominated for eight Grammys, the Recording Academy announced yesterday, which is the most for any artist in contention for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. His nods include album of the year and best rap album for 'Tha Carter III,' best rap song for 'Lollipop' and best rap/sung collaboration for 'Got Money' featuring T-Pain.

Hot on Lil Wayne's trail is Coldplay who earned seven nominations, while heavy-hitters Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West were each graced with six noms.

Of course, beloved pop trio the Jonas Brothers didn't walk away empty-handed -- the boys received a nomination for best new artist. Read more about the Grammy nominations announcement on PopEater, and get a full list of nominees below.

Remember the days of having braces on your teeth? Oh the horror! Well these celebs aren't hiding away their metal mouths. In fact, they're blinging them out with these crazy glitzy grillz! Rappers like Lil Wayne and Chamillionaire are rocking shiny smiles -- even blond bombshells like Jessica Simpson and Brooke Hogan! are getting in on these embellished grins. Check 'em all out right here and say "cheese!"