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MTV VMAs 2025: Lady Gaga Leads with 12 Nominations!

8/5/2025

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Mark your calendars for September 7, as the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards take over UBS Arena in New York City! Lady Gaga shines with a staggering 12 nominations, while Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar follow closely behind. Exciting new categories like Best Pop Artist and Best Country Artist will debut this year. Don't forget, voting closes on September 5 at 6 p.m. ET!

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Historical Context

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) debuted in 1984, aiming to honor music videos and pop culture. Madonna's provocative performance of "Like a Virgin" solidified her status as a cultural icon. As of 2025, the VMAs continue to evolve, introducing new categories like Best Pop Artist, while artists like Lady Gaga, with 12 nominations, highlight the show's lasting impact on the music industry.

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Mark your calendars for September 7, as the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards take over UBS Arena in New York City! Lady Gaga shines with a staggering 12 nominations, while Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar follow closely behind. Exciting new categories like Best Pop Artist and Best Country Artist will debut this year. Don't forget, voting closes on September 5 at 6 p.m. ET!

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