Lady Gaga Receives Most Nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards have been revealed, and Lady Gaga is leading the pack with 12 nominations. These include nods for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Album. Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nominations, while Kendrick Lamar has 10. Other notable nominees include ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter, both with eight. This is the third time Gaga has led the VMAs nominations, having previously done so in 2010 and 2020. The 2025 VMAs are introducing new categories such as Best Country and Best Pop Artist, reflecting the evolving music landscape. Big names like Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Beyoncé are also in the running for various awards, with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift continuing to vie for the title of most VMA wins. The event will take place on September 7, 2025, live from UBS Arena, and will be broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Fan voting is open for 19 gender-neutral categories until September 5.