The MTV Video Music Award nominations are out, in a comprehensive list featuring 33 first-time nominees.
Not many artists will have something to complain about. Pop juggernauts Taylor Swift and Beyoncé were both nominated for artist of the year, despite not releasing any music videos during the eligibility period from June 20, 2024, to June 18, 2025. And Bruno Mars received 11 nominations, the second most behind Lady Gaga, and they're all for collaborations he did for other artists.
But a few standouts in music videos couldn't seem to get on the award show's radar. "All The Way," a cross-genre track from rap breakout BigXthaPlug and rising country singer Bailey Zimmerman, got no love despite standing at over 32 million views. The same goes for R&B songstress Mariah the Scientist, whose breakout hit "Burning Blue" stands at 21 million views notched in the three months since its release.
Here are the most notable snubs for the 2025 MTV VMAs, which will air live at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 from New York's UBS Arena.
Lisa boasts a nomination at this year's award show for her Doja Cat and Raye collaboration "Born Again." But the Blackpink star only managed to receive one nomination in the best K-pop category despite several hit videos, including two that could have at least gotten a mention in the best collaboration conversation: "New Woman" with Spanish sensation Rosalía and "When I'm with You" with South African star Tyla.
