Lady Gaga Tops 2025 MTV VMAs Nominations

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are led by Lady Gaga, who earned 12 nods, including for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year, largely thanks to her collaboration with Bruno Mars on 'Die With a Smile.' Bruno Mars is close behind with 11 nominations, including two Video of the Year nods for 'Die With a Smile' and 'APT.' alongside ROSÉ, marking a rare achievement in VMA history. Kendrick Lamar secured 10 nominations, primarily for his Grammy-winning track 'Not Like Us.' Sabrina Carpenter and ROSÉ each received eight nominations, while Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd are also top contenders in prestigious categories. The VMAs highlight expanded global representation and introduce new categories such as Best Country and Best Pop Artist. The awards ceremony will be held on September 7 at UBS Arena in New York, airing live on CBS, MTV, and streaming on Paramount+.