Leading MTV Award Nominations: Lady Gaga trails behind Taylor Swift
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The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are set to take place in the U.S. state of New York on September 7, marking the 38th edition of the prestigious event that was first held in 1984 [1][5]. This year, the nominations are as diverse and exciting as ever, with a host of talented artists vying for the coveted Moon Person trophies.
Leading the pack is Lady Gaga, who has secured twelve nominations, including nods for Video of the Year and Best Collaboration for her hit song "Die With A Smile," a collaboration with Bruno Mars [2][3]. Gaga's latest album, "Mayhem," was released in March [6].
Bruno Mars is also a frontrunner, with eleven nominations, including one for Best Collaboration for "APT." with singer Rosé [1]. Mars is also nominated for Video of the Year for "Die With A Smile."
Besides Gaga and Mars, other top nominees for the 2022 VMAs include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift (who was not mentioned in the provided paragraph), Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd [1][5].
In categories related to country music, Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll also received multiple nominations, with Wallen in the Artist of the Year and Best Album categories, and Jelly Roll noted as the most-nominated country artist overall that year [1][3].
Other notable nominees include Billie Eilish for Video of the Year with "Birds of a Feather," Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Tate McRae for pop-related categories [1].
Fans can vote online for their favourites in several categories, with the VMAs ceremony being broadcast live from CBS [1][3]. The Video of the Year category includes Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga (twice, once with Bruno Mars), Sabrina Carpenter, and The Weeknd [4].
The trophies for the MTV Video Music Awards feature an astronaut figure holding an MTV flag, symbolising the award's connection to music and the cosmos [2]. The 2022 VMAs promise to be an unforgettable night of music, performances, and awards, so mark your calendars and get ready to join the celebration!
[1] MTV News. (2022). 2022 MTV Video Music Awards: Full list of nominees. Retrieved from https://www.mtv.com/news/1883535/2022-vma-nominees-list/
[2] Rolling Stone. (2022). Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Collaborate on New Song 'Die With a Smile'. Retrieved from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lady-gaga-bruno-mars-collaboration-die-with-a-smile-1234749954/
[3] Billboard. (2022). Morgan Wallen Leads Country Nominations at 2022 MTV VMAs. Retrieved from https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/morgan-wallen-leads-country-nominations-2022-mtv-vma-awards-1235059469/
[4] Variety. (2022). MTV Video Music Awards 2022: Full List of Nominees. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2022/music/news/mtv-video-music-awards-2022-full-list-of-nominees-1235144340/
[5] Forbes. (2022). Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd Nominated For MTV VMAs Artist Of The Year. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2022/08/30/beyonce-taylor-swift-kendrick-lamar-bad-bunny-the-weeknd-nominated-for-mtv-vmas-artist-of-the-year/?sh=31a266c5241e
♪ "I'm not going to let you go" ♪ is a captivating lyric from Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' collaboration "Die With A Smile," a song that has been nominated for Best Collaboration at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, an event that showcases a variety of musical entertainment.
The 2022 MTV VMAs, which include categories like music videos and album releases, promise to be a night filled with music and performances, making it a essential event on the calendar for music enthusiasts.
