Nominations for the VMAs: Leading the Race - Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
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The music industry is buzzing with excitement as the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) of 2025 approaches. Scheduled to take place on September 8, 2025, at New York's UBS Arena, the event promises to be a must-watch for music lovers everywhere.
The VMAs of 2025 will celebrate the night of performances and awards, with a diverse range of talent vying for the coveted Moonman trophies. This year, the awards will feature two new categories: Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist, reflecting the evolving music landscape and the diverse range of talent in the industry.
Leading the nominations is Lady Gaga, who has received an impressive 12 nominations. Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar follow closely behind with 11 and 10 nominations respectively. Taylor Swift, who currently holds the record for the most Moonman awards, has been nominated for Artist of the Year, but has yet to receive any new nominations in the categories she was previously nominated for, such as Best Album and Song of the Year.
In the Best Album category, Lady Gaga's project titled Mayhem is nominated. Other nominees include Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, ROSÉ, The Weeknd, and Sabrina Carpenter. The Song of the Year category features various nominees, including songs by Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
The Best Hip Hop category is packed with talented artists, including Doechii, Drake, Eminem, GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, LL Cool J, and Travis Scott. The Best Visual Effects category includes Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, and The Weeknd. The Best Choreography category features Doechii, FKA Twigs, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Tyla, and Zara Larsson.
Other artists with multiple nominations include ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter (8 each), Ariana Grande and The Weeknd (7 each), Billie Eilish (6), Charli XCX (5), and others with four nominations such as Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus, and Tate McRae.
The awards will be broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+, making it accessible to music fans around the world. The UBS Arena in New York City will host the event, providing a fitting backdrop for this year's most influential artists and their contributions to music.
As the VMAs of 2025 approaches, anticipation builds as music lovers eagerly await to see who will take home the coveted Moonman trophies. With a vibrant mix of established stars and emerging artists in the nominations, this year's event is sure to be a night to remember.
- Preparations for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) of 2025 are underway, promising an exciting night of music and entertainment at New York's UBS Arena.
- The Best Music category at the awards is a diverse mix, showcasing various talented artists, including Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and more.
