The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, showcasing a strong presence of female artists. The complete list was revealed by MTV on August 5, 2025, featuring two new categories: Best Country and Best Pop Artist.
Leading the nominations is Lady Gaga, who garnered an impressive 12 nods, including major categories such as Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. Following her, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar also stand out with 11 and 10 nominations respectively, ensuring a competitive atmosphere among the nominees.
Female artists have made a significant impact this year. Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter each received eight nominations, while Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Doechii, Miley Cyrus, and Tate McRae all secured four or more nominations.
Fans will notice a notable expansion in the Song of the Year category, which features a total of 10 nominees. This list will be narrowed down to six finalists on August 18, following a two-week voting period that concludes on September 5. Voting for Best New Artist will remain open until the awards ceremony.
The 2025 MTV VMAs are set to take place live from the UBS Arena in New York on September 7, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Among the nominees for Video of the Year are:
– Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
– Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
– Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
– Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
– Rosé & Bruno Mars – “Apt.”
– Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”
– The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”
In the Artist of the Year category, the nominees include:
– Bad Bunny
– Beyoncé
– Kendrick Lamar
– Lady Gaga
– Morgan Wallen
– Taylor Swift
– The Weeknd
The Song of the Year nominees present a diverse array of talent, featuring:
– Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
– Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”
– Doechii – “Anxiety”
– Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”
– Gracie Abrams – “I Love You, I’m Sorry”
– Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
– Lorde – “What Was That”
– Rosé & Bruno Mars – “Apt.”
– Tate McRae – “Sports Car”
– The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless”
The nominations reflect a wide range of genres, with categories including Best New Artist, Best Pop Artist, and Best Collaboration. The Best New Artist contenders are:
– Alex Warren
– Ella Langley
– Gigi Perez
– Lola Young
– Sombr
– The Marías
For Best Pop Artist, the nominees are:
– Ariana Grande
– Charli XCX
– Justin Bieber
– Lorde
– Miley Cyrus
– Sabrina Carpenter
– Tate McRae
The Best Collaboration category features a mix of established and emerging artists, with nominees such as:
– Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan”
– Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther”
– Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”
– Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton – “Pour Me a Drink”
– Rosé & Bruno Mars – “Apt.”
– Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco – “Sunset Blvd”
With a diverse lineup and multiple new categories, the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards promise to deliver an exciting evening of performances and recognition. Fans are encouraged to participate in the voting process and stay tuned for the final nominees and winners as the event approaches.