2025 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: Lady Gaga Leads with 12 Nods, Bruno Mars Close Behind
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations were revealed, with Lady Gaga leading the pack with 12 nods. The multi-award-winning artist is up for categories like Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Best Album. Bruno Mars follows closely behind with 11 nominations, including nods for his collaboration with Gaga on "Die with a Smile." Other top nominees include Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd.
Fans can now vote online in 19 categories, including Video of the Year and Artist of the Year, by commenting on the VMAs official Instagram account. The awards show will air on CBS for the first time ever on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET, simulcasting on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. The event will be broadcast live from UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. for the second consecutive year.