Lady Gaga leads nominations for 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Lady Gaga leads the nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), scoring an impressive 12 nods.
It marks the third time the pop idol has topped the nominations list - a feat no other artist has matched in VMA history.
Gaga's strong showing is followed closely by Bruno Mars, who earned 11 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
Pop favourites Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter are not far behind, each collecting eight nominations, including in major categories like Best Pop and Artist of the Year. They're joined by Ariana Grande and The Weeknd, who both picked up seven nods.
Elsewhere, Billie Eilish earned six nominations, while Charli XCX is up for five, including Best Collaboration and Video of the Year.
A number of major artists landed four nominations apiece, including Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae.
There are two new categories this year for Best Country and Best Pop Artist.
Artist of the Year will be a battle between Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Lamar, Gaga, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Up for Best New Artist are Alex Warren, Ella Langley, Gigi Perez, Lola Young, Sombr and The Marías.
Bad Bunny (Debí Tirar Más Fotos), Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Lady Gaga (Mayhem), Morgan Wallen (I'm the Problem), Sabrina Carpenter (Short n' Sweet), and The Weeknd (Hurry Up Tomorrow) will contend for Best Album.
The winners will be announced during a star-studded bash on Sunday, September 7, at the UBS Arena in New York City. For the first time, CBS will simulcast the awards live alongside MTV, while Paramount+ will also stream the show for viewers around the world.
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