MTV VMAs 2025 Nominations Unveiled: Lady Gaga Leads with 12 Nods
The nominations for the **2025 MTV Video Music Awards** have been officially announced, showcasing a strong presence of female artists. Unveiled on **August 5, 2025**, the list features **12 nominations** for **Lady Gaga**, positioning her as the frontrunner in this year’s competition. The ceremony will take place live from **UBS Arena in New York** on **September 7, 2025**, at **20:00 ET**.
In addition to recognizing past favorites, this year’s awards introduce two new categories: **Best Country** and **Best Pop Artist**. The nominations reflect a diverse range of talent, with **Bruno Mars** receiving **11 nominations** and **Kendrick Lamar** garnering **10**. Other notable contenders include **Rosé** and **Sabrina Carpenter**, each with **eight nominations**, while **Ariana Grande**, **Billie Eilish**, **Charli XCX**, **Miley Cyrus**, and **Tate McRae** each secured four or more nominations.
The **Song of the Year** category stands out with a remarkable **10 nominees**, although this will be narrowed down to six after voting concludes on **August 18**. Voting for the other categories will remain open until **September 5**, while voting for **Best New Artist** will continue until the awards ceremony.
Key Categories and Nominees
The nominations span various categories, reflecting both mainstream and emerging talent. In the **Video of the Year** category, contenders include:
– **Ariana Grande** – “Brighter Days Ahead”
– **Billie Eilish** – “Birds of a Feather”
– **Kendrick Lamar** – “Not Like Us”
– **Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars** – “Die With a Smile”
– **Rosé & Bruno Mars** – “Apt.”
– **Sabrina Carpenter** – “Manchild”
– **The Weeknd, Playboi Carti** – “Timeless”
For **Artist of the Year**, nominees include **Bad Bunny**, **Beyoncé**, **Morgan Wallen**, and **Taylor Swift**, alongside Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar.
The **Best New Artist** category features rising stars such as **Alex Warren**, **Ella Langley**, and **Gigi Perez**, while the **Best Pop Artist** nominations highlight established names like **Justin Bieber** and **Lorde**.
A Look at the Broader Categories
The awards also include specialized categories such as **Best Hip-Hop**, where nominees include **Drake** and **Eminem**, and **Best Latin**, featuring **Bad Bunny** and **Shakira**. Furthermore, the **Best K-Pop** category highlights international talent, with nominees like **Aespa** and **Jimin**.
The expanded range of categories underscores the awards’ commitment to inclusivity within the music industry. The addition of **Best Country** recognizes the genre’s growing influence, with nominees such as **Chris Stapleton** and **Morgan Wallen**.
The **MTV Video Music Awards** remain a pivotal event in the music calendar, celebrating creativity and innovation in the industry. As the date approaches, fans are encouraged to participate in the voting process, ensuring that their favorite artists receive the recognition they deserve.
