MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Lead Nominations
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have dominated the list of nominees for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Lady Gaga received 12 nominations, including artist of the year and best album for "Mayhem," while Bruno Mars earned 11 nods for his collaboration with Gaga on "Die with a Smile" and his duet with K-pop star Rose on "APT."
The video of the year category will see fierce competition between Gaga and Mars' collaborations, Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather," Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," and Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild."
Beyonce and Taylor Swift are also in the running for artist of the year, alongside Lamar, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd, who have all made their mark in the music industry.
The VMAs, which have been airing on MTV since 1984, are known for iconic moments like Madonna and Britney Spears' onstage kiss and Lady Gaga's infamous raw meat dress.
Fans can vote online for their favorite artists in 19 categories, with the winners set to be announced on September 7 during a live ceremony broadcast from New York on CBS.
New categories have been introduced this year, including best country video and best pop artist, with nominees like Chris Stapleton, Jelly Roll, and Tate McRae vying for recognition in these categories.
The competition is fierce in the pop artist category, with artists like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Tate McRae all in the running for the coveted title.
The MTV Video Music Awards promise to be an exciting event, celebrating the best in music and honoring the artists who have made a significant impact on the industry.