Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMAs Nominations with 12: See the Full List!

Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMAs Nominations with 12 Nods

Lady Gaga is set to dominate the upcoming 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with a staggering 12 nominations. The complete list of nominations was revealed by MTV recently, stirring up excitement among fans and industry insiders alike.

In addition to Lady Gaga’s impressive 12 nods, other prominent artists scoring multiple nominations include Bruno Mars with 11, Kendrick Lamar with 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight each. Following closely behind are Ariana Grande and The Weeknd with seven nods each, Billie Eilish with six, and Charli xcx with five nominations.

Emerging talents have also been recognised in this year’s nominations, with first-time nominees including ROSÉ, Alex Warren, Gigi Perez, Damiano David, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, sombr, The Marías, JENNIE, Jimin, and JISOO.

Excitingly, MTV has introduced two new categories for this year’s VMAs: Best Country and Best Pop Artist, reflecting the diverse talent pool in the music industry. Fans have the opportunity to vote for most categories on the VMAs website until September 5th, with the exception of Best New Artist, which will continue to be open for voting during the show.

Throughout August, fans can also cast additional votes for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best New Artist via the VMAs Instagram page by using specific hashtags. The voting frenzy will climax on September 7th when the 2025 MTV VMAs take place at New York’s UBS Arena, airing live on CBS and MTV, and streaming on Paramount+.

The nominations span a wide range of categories, celebrating diverse genres and styles in the music industry. From top awards like Video of the Year and Artist of the Year to genre-specific categories like Best Pop Artist, Best Hip-Hop, Best Alternative, and beyond, the VMAs promise an exciting night honouring musical excellence.

Some notable nominees include Ariana Grande’s “brighter days ahead,” Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ collaborative track “Die With A Smile.” With such a stellar lineup of nominations, the 2025 MTV VMAs are shaping up to be a must-watch event for music enthusiasts worldwide.

As anticipation builds for the star-studded ceremony, fans are gearing up to support their favourite artists and root for them to take home the coveted Moon Person trophy. Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes coverage as we countdown to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7th.