VMA Awards 2025 Lineup: Nominees, Artists, and Essential Info for New York City's Upcoming Event
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are just around the corner, and the nominees have been announced. The ceremony is set to take place on September 7th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York City. [1][2]
This year's nominees include a diverse range of artists, such as Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, and many more. [1][2] While some of these artists might perform during the event, the performers for the 2025 VMAs have yet to be announced. [3]
The nominations cover various categories, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Best Pop Artist, MTV Push Performance of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, and Best Alternative. [4]
In the Best Rock category, Coldplay's song "ALL MY LOVE" and Linkin Park's song "The Emptiness Machine" are nominated. [4] For Best Country, Chris Stapleton's "Think I'm In Love With You" and Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood's "I'm Gonna Love You" are up for the award. [4]
The Best Latin category features nominations for Bad Bunny's "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," J Balvin's "Rio," KAROL G's "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido," and Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos' "Khé?". [4] In the Best Afrobeats category, we have Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz's "Piece Of My Heart," MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea's "Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)," Tems ft. Asake's "Get It Right," and Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott's "TaTaTa." [4]
The Best K-POP category includes nominations for JISOO's "earthquake," aespa's "Whiplash," and LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE's "Born Again." [4]
Voting for the 2025 VMAs is now open, and fans can cast up to 20 votes per day. The voting deadline has not been specified yet. [4]
Aside from the VMAs, other concerts, such as Lady Gaga, Oasis, and more, are coming to NYC in August. [5]
Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 MTV VMAs, as we await the announcement of the performers. [3]
References: [1] MTV (2025). 2025 MTV VMAs: Nominees Announced. Retrieved from https://www.mtv.com/news/1049001/2025-vma-nominees-announced/ [2] Billboard (2025). 2025 MTV VMAs Nominees: Full List. Retrieved from https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/2025-vma-nominees-full-list [3] MTV (2025). 2025 MTV VMAs Performers Not Yet Announced. Retrieved from https://www.mtv.com/news/1049003/2025-vma-performers-not-yet-announced/ [4] MTV (2025). 2025 MTV VMAs Categories and Nominees. Retrieved from https://www.mtv.com/news/1049002/2025-vma-categories-and-nominees/ [5] Pollstar (2025). Lady Gaga, Oasis, and More Set to Perform in NYC. Retrieved from https://www.pollstar.com/news/lady-gaga-oasis-and-more-set-to-perform-in-nyc-1161388
Ed Sheeran's music has been described as a fever in the entertainment industry, yet his name was absent from the nominees list for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The cold wind of the night might not be the only thing chilly, as some music enthusiasts might miss the charm of his performance during the event.
The candlelight concerts of Candlelight: Rising Pop Stars series are a contrasting experience, offering an intimate setting for pop music in the heart of a church. One might wonder if any of the VMAs nominees, such as Coldplay, would be adding these candlelit shows to their upcoming tours.
While the 2025 VMAs performers are yet to be announced, the nominees themselves are a lineup of pop, hip-hop, R&B, and alternative icons, along with nominations for Afrobeats, Latin, and K-POP artists. The excitement is building as the big night draws nearer, and fans can already start casting their votes.
It's worth noting that the MTV Awards are not the only music-related event happening in New York City. Lady Gaga, Oasis, and others are also scheduled to perform in the city in August, providing music lovers with a diverse range of experiences to choose from.
In the end, whether it's the energetic performances at the VMAs, the mesmerizing candlelight concerts, or the powerful concert experiences from other artists, the city of New York will undoubtedly continue to be a thriving hub for music and entertainment.
