Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMA Nominations From New York

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominations were announced, with Lady Gaga leading the pack with 12 nominations, followed closely by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10. Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Asake are the most nominated African artists, each receiving two nominations, with other African stars like Rema, Tems, and Wizkid also recognized in the Best Afrobeats category. New categories for Best Pop Artist and Best Country were introduced this year. The VMAs will take place on September 7 at the UBS Arena in New York and will be broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and streaming on Paramount+. Fan voting is open for 19 gender-neutral categories, with special voting events such as Power Hour and opportunities to earn extra votes via social media. The show promises a diverse roster of nominees including usual stars like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd, as well as emerging acts like The Marías.