Hey HitPaw fam!
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, airing live on September 7 at 8 PM ET from New York’s UBS Arena. With LL Cool J hosting and a star-studded lineup of performers—including Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, J Balvin, DJ Snake, and Sombr—this year’s ceremony promises to be unforgettable .
But the real question is: Who do you think will steal the show?
Top Nominees to Watch
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Lady Gaga leads the pack with 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year for “Die With A Smile” .
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Bruno Mars follows closely with 11 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar has 10.
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Rising stars ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter each have 8 nominations .
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First-time nominees include Sombr, Alex Warren, Jimin, and JISOO .
New Categories & Fan Voting
This year introduces two new categories:
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Best Pop Artist
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Best Country Artist
Fan voting is open until September 5 for most categories, with extended voting for Best New Artist during the live show .
Community Discussion: Your Thoughts?
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Who do you think will dominate the 2025 VMAs?
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Which artist or performance are you most excited about?
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Have you voted yet? If so, who did you vote for and why?
Let’s get the conversation started! Share your predictions, favorite nominees, and thoughts on the upcoming show. And don’t forget to check out our HitPaw VikPea to enhance your music videos and relive your favorite performances in stunning quality.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! 
