Lady Gaga Leads 2025 VMA Nominations, Swift Competes Artist of Year

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) feature a highly competitive lineup with Lady Gaga leading the nominations with 12 nods, marking her third time topping the list in VMA history. Taylor Swift, despite not releasing new music videos this year, earned a significant nomination for Artist of the Year alongside heavyweights like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd. Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nominations, bolstered by his collaboration with Gaga, while emerging stars Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter each secured eight nominations across major categories. The VMAs will introduce new categories such as Best Country and Best Pop Artist, broadening the scope of the awards. The ceremony will be held on September 7 at New York's UBS Arena and will be simulcast live on CBS and MTV, with streaming available on Paramount+. Fans can vote for their favorites in 19 categories, underscoring a dynamic and evolving music landscape.