The anticipation for one of music’s most exhilarating nights of the year is building as the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) nominees have been announced. This year’s ceremony, set to take place on September 10 in New York City, marks a milestone as it celebrates 40 years of unforgettable moments in music history. From Madonna’s legendary “Like a Virgin” debut at the inaugural VMAs to Kanye West’s infamous interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech, the VMAs have long been a stage for both iconic performances and memorable controversies.
Leading the charge this year is Taylor Swift, who has dominated the nominations with an impressive ten nods. Following closely are Ariana Grande, Eminem, Post Malone, and Sabrina Carpenter, each receiving six nominations. Megan Thee Stallion and SZA also make strong showings with five nominations each. Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, and LISA round out the field with four nominations apiece.
Here’s a look at some of the key categories and nominees for the 2024 VMAs:
**Video of the Year**
– Ariana Grande – “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” – Republic Records
– Billie Eilish – “Lunch” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
– Doja Cat – “Paint the Town Red” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
– Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
– SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
– Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records
**Artist of the Year**
– Ariana Grande – Republic Records
– Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
– Eminem – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
– Sabrina Carpenter – Island
– SZA – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
– Taylor Swift – Republic Records
**Song of the Year**
– Beyoncé – “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records
– Jack Harlow – “Lovin on Me” – Generation Now / Atlantic Records
– Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” – pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records
– Sabrina Carpenter – “Espresso” – Island
– Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records
– Teddy Swims – “Lose Control” – Warner Records
**Best New Artist**
– Benson Boone – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records
– Chappell Roan – Island
– Gracie Abrams – Interscope Records
– Shaboozey – American Dogwood / EMPIRE
– Teddy Swims – Warner Records
– Tyla – Epic Records
**Best Collaboration**
– Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy” – OVO / Republic Records
– GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” – CMG / Interscope Records
– Jessie Murph feat. Jelly Roll – “Wild Ones” – Columbia Records
– Jung Kook feat. Latto – “Seven” – BIGHIT MUSIC / Geffen Records
– Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen – “I Had Some Help” – Mercury / Republic / Big Loud
– Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone – “Fortnight” – Republic Records
**Best Pop**
– Camila Cabello – Geffen / Interscope Records
– Dua Lipa – Warner Records
– Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records
– Sabrina Carpenter – Island
– Tate McCrae – RCA Records
– Taylor Swift – Republic Records
**Best Hip-Hop**
– Drake feat. Sexyy Red & SZA – “Rich Baby Daddy” – OVO / Republic Records
– Eminem – “Houdini” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
– GloRilla – “Yeah Glo!” – CMG / Interscope Records
– Gunna – “fukumean” – Young Stoner Life Records / 300 Entertainment
– Megan Thee Stallion – “BOA” – Hot Girl Productions
– Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti – “FE!N” – Cactus Jack / Epic Records
**Best R&B**
– Alicia Keys – “Lifeline” – AK Records, under exclusive license to gamma.
– Muni Long – “Made for Me” – Def Jam
– SZA – “Snooze” – Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records
– Tyla – “Water” – FAX Records / Epic Records
– Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage – “Good Good” – mega / gamma.
– Victoria Monét – “On My Mama” – Lovett Music / RCA Records
**Best Alternative**
– Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” – Night Street Records, Inc. / Warner Records
– Bleachers – “Tiny Moves” – Dirty Hit
– Hozier – “Too Sweet” – Columbia Records
– Imagine Dragons – “Eyes Closed” – KIDinaKorner / Interscope Records
– Linkin Park – “Friendly Fire” – This Compilation / Warner Records
– Teddy Swims – “Lose Control (Live)” – Warner Records
The 2024 VMAs promise to be a night of celebration and spectacle, honoring the best in music while continuing the MTV tradition of delivering unforgettable moments. With a stellar lineup of nominees and performances expected, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the big night.
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