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Lady Gaga Leads 2025 VMA Nominations with 12!

8/30/2025

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Summary

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MTV revealed the nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards, including Best Group and Song of the Summer categories.
Lady Gaga has the most nominations with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
Voting for Best Group opens on Sept. 2, and Song of the Summer voting starts on Sept. 6.
The awards show will be broadcast live on Sept. 7 from UBS Arena in New York.

History

Historical Context

The MTV Video Music Awards debuted in 1984, transforming music recognition and pop culture. The inaugural event featured 16 categories, with Madonna's "Like a Virgin" winning Best Female Video. As of 2025, Lady Gaga leads with 12 nominations, showcasing the awards' enduring impact on artists' careers and the evolving landscape of popular music.

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Story summary

MTV revealed the nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards, including Best Group and Song of the Summer categories.
Lady Gaga has the most nominations with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
Voting for Best Group opens on Sept. 2, and Song of the Summer voting starts on Sept. 6.
The awards show will be broadcast live on Sept. 7 from UBS Arena in New York.

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