The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have been announced, spotlighting the year’s biggest artists and songs. Lady Gaga leads all artists with 12 nominations, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year run at the top spot. Bruno Mars follows with 11, and Kendrick Lamar with 10 nods.

Other top contenders include ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter (8 each), Ariana Grande and The Weeknd (7 each), and Billie Eilish (6). Below is a summary of nominees in the major categories – Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Collaboration – as confirmed by multiple sources.

VMA Nominations 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”

VMA Nominations Artist of the Year

• Bad Bunny

• Beyoncé

• Kendrick Lamar

• Lady Gaga

• Morgan Wallen

• Taylor Swift

• The Weeknd

VMA Nominations 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”

VMA Nominations Best New Artist

• Alex Warren

• Ella Langley

• Gigi Perez

• Lola Young

• sombr

• The Marías

VMA Nominations Best Collaboration

• Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs – “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)”

• Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther”

• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With A Smile”

• Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me a Drink”

• ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”

• Selena Gomez & benny blanco – “Sunset Blvd”

Each of the above nominees has been verified across multiple reputable outlets, including Billboard, Rolling Stone, Variety, MTV, and The Hollywood Reporter, ensuring the information is accurate and consistent. The 2025 VMAs will reveal the winners in these categories during a live ceremony on September 7, 2025, airing from New York’s UBS Arena. The competition in these major categories is fierce, highlighting a dynamic year in music and pop culture.