2025 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees: Lady Gaga Leads with 12 Nominations
MTV has unveiled the nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards, with Lady Gaga leading the way with an impressive 12 nominations. This marks Lady Gaga's third time topping the nominations list, a unique feat in VMA history. Following closely behind is Bruno Mars with 11 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar with 10 nods. Pop artists Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter are also strong contenders, each receiving eight nominations in categories like Best Pop Song and Artist of the Year. Ariana Grande and The Weeknd are not far behind, with seven nominations each.
Several well-known artists have received four nominations, including Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus, and Tate McRae. MTV has introduced new categories this year, including Best Country and Best Pop Artist. The Artist of the Year category boasts nominees like Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd. The Best New Artist category features rising stars like Alex Warren, Ella Langley, Gigi Perez, Lola Young, Sombr, and The Marías.
The Best Album category includes works from Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Weeknd. The winners will be announced at a star-studded event on Sunday, September 7, at the UBS Arena in New York City. This year, CBS will simulcast the awards live with MTV, and Paramount+ will offer a global stream for viewers. Fans can currently vote for their favorite artists on MTV's official website.