Lady Gaga once again proves her dominance in the music industry by leading the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, to be held on September 7 in New York, with an impressive total of 12 nominations.
The global pop icon is recognized in top categories such as Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Collaboration, consolidating a year filled with success and groundbreaking projects.
Among her main competitors are Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and Billie Eilish, who also secured multiple nominations in an edition marked by diversity of genres and styles.
This year’s VMAs introduce new categories such as Best Country Artist and Best Pop Artist, reflecting the expansion of music in a market that continues to embrace alternative rhythms and seeks to give more recognition to artists from specific niches. Lady Gaga, known for her constant reinvention and close bond with her fan base, has mastered the art of combining spectacle, visual storytelling, and social commitment, making her both a critics’ and audience favorite.
Expectations for her performance during the ceremony are sky-high, as fans and industry insiders anticipate a dazzling show that may feature new collaborations and avant-garde staging. With more than a decade of shaping global trends, Gaga reaffirms her status as an icon capable of dominating the world stage and maintaining her position at the very top of contemporary music.
