NEW YORK — The nominations for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were announced Tuesday and Lady Gaga leads the pack with a dozen nods.

The Oscar, Grammy and Emmy Award winner, who kicked off her highly anticipated Mayhem Ball Tour last month, already has 18 VMAs to her credit. This year, she competes in categories including artist of the year, video of the year and best album.

This year marks the third time Gaga has led the nominations. Her “Die with a Smile” collaborator Bruno Mars follows closely behind with 11 nominations. The duo’s 2024 soft-rock ballad — which took home the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance earlier this year — also garnered nods for best collaboration and best pop song.

“Apt.,” Mars’ collaboration with Blackpink singer Rosé, is also up for a slew of awards, including best direction and best visual effects. The breakout K-pop star netted a total of eight VMA nominations.

Other top nominees include Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar (with 10), pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter (eight), “Wicked” powerhouse Ariana Grande and pop crooner the Weeknd (both with seven).

Alongside Gaga and Lamar, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen and the Weeknd are competing for artist of the year.

Online fan voting is now open in 19 categories. Votes are also available for video of the year, artist of the year and best new artist through the comment sections under pinned posts on the VMAs official Instagram account.

For the first time ever, the VMAs will air on CBS. The show, set for Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. ET, will simulcast on MTV and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.

For the second consecutive year, the event will be broadcast live from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

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