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Madonna, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter top VMA nominations

Madonna has dominated this year’s nominations, having been recognised in 11 categories.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

Madonna storms the 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations as Taylor Swift closes in on all‑time record

Madonna leads this year’s MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nods, while Taylor Swift lands nine and sits one win away from becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history.

BANG Premier · Aug 18

Madonna tops Taylor Swift for MTV nominations

LOS ANGELES - Pop music icon ​Madonna scored the most nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday — ​four decades after the “Material ‌Girl” singer put the event on the cultural map with a headline-making performance.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Ozzy Osbourne honoured with emotional MTV VMAs tribute as family delivers poignant message

The 76-year-old rocker, who died in July, was celebrated with a powerful medley introduced by his family

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Lady Gaga is crowned artist of the year along with three other awards at the MTV VMAs

Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande also grabbed three awards each at the event in Long Island, New York

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Details for tribute to rock legend at VMAs revealed

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The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Performers unveiled for Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the VMAs

The awards show is set to be broadcast live this Sunday

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Everything to Know About the 2025 MTV VMAs, From How to Watch to the Performers

Will this be the year of "Die With a Smile," "Manchild," or [insert viral moment here]?

Marie Claire · Sep 3, 2025

Who leads this year’s MTV VMA’s nominations?

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The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Lady Gaga leads nominations for 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar are the front-runners for this year's VMAs.

BANG Premier · Aug 5, 2025