The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for 2025 are set to showcase a diverse lineup of talent, with female artists prominently featured among the nominees. On August 5, MTV revealed the complete list of nominees, highlighting the addition of two new categories: Best Country and Best Pop Artist. Leading the nominations is Lady Gaga, who has garnered an impressive total of 12 nods, including key categories such as Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year.
Following closely behind, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar received 11 and 10 nominations, respectively. The female nominations continue with Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter, each scoring eight nominations. Other notable mentions include Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Miley Cyrus, who have all secured four or more nominations.
The Song of the Year category stands out with a substantial ten nominees, though this will be narrowed down to six options following nearly two weeks of public voting, which concludes on September 5. Voting for Best New Artist will remain open until the awards show, allowing fans to support their favorite emerging talents.
This year’s VMAs will air live from UBS Arena in New York on Sunday, September 7, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Fans are eagerly anticipating the event, which will celebrate the best in music across various genres.
Complete Nominee List Highlights
The nominees for the prestigious categories include:
**Video of the Year:**
– 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”
**Artist of the Year:**
– Bad Bunny
– Beyoncé
– Kendrick Lamar
– Lady Gaga
– Morgan Wallen
– Taylor Swift
– The Weeknd
**Song of the Year:**
– 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”
**Best New Artist:**
– Alex Warren
– Ella Langley
– Gigi Perez
– Lola Young
– Sombr
– The Marías
The 2025 VMAs promise to be a celebration of creativity and artistry, showcasing a wide array of musical talents. As the countdown to the event continues, fans are encouraged to participate in the voting process, ensuring their favorite artists receive the recognition they deserve. The addition of new categories also reflects the evolving landscape of the music industry, embracing various genres that resonate with audiences worldwide.
