Yes it is true. Despite not releasing a single since, well, ages, 80s pop legend Rick Astley has been nominated for an MTV Europe Music award in the category of Best Act Ever.
He will be competing against U2, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day and Tokio Hotel. Yes really.
It is the first time he has been nominated and it has taken most people by surprise. 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.
"The audience has spoken and MTV has been well and truly 'Rickrolled'," said Richard Godfrey, senior vice president, music and production and executive producer, MTV Europe Music Awards.
"This surprise nomination truly demonstrates that the MTV Europe Music Awards is the most democratically selected awards show there is.
"Rick's fans have obviously decided that he deserves recognition as a pop icon and no doubt they are determined to make sure he wins on the night."
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