The superstar has 8 nominations in his pocket. For the first time since the introduction of the Artist of the Year category in 2017, all the nominees are women, from Swift to Doji through Minaj, Shakira, Beyoncé and Karol G.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2023 MTV Video Music Award.
There are eight credits given to the singer, who could become the most awarded female artist in VMA history if she manages to take home at least six awards (she currently has 14 VMAs), thus beating Madonna, who boasts 20.
The race is dominated by all female artists, with SZA up for six awards and Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj close to five nominations each.
Sam Smith also received five nominations, while Shakira, BLACKPINK and Diddy were honored in four categories.
For the first time since the introduction of the Artist of the Year category in 2017, all the nominees are women, from Swift to Doji, through Minaj, Shakira, Beyoncé and Karol G.
Swift’s hit Anti-Hero received seven nominations: Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Music, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects and Best Direction.
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will take place on September 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
It is not yet known who will lead the ceremony.
Fans can visit voice.mtv.com to choose their favorite artist from 15 non-discriminatory categories.
Additional nominations, including Group of the Year and Song of the Summer, will be announced at a later date.
Here is the list of nominations:
Song of the year
Miley Cyrus-Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Rema and Selena Gomez – Take It Easy
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift is an antihero
Video of the year
Dodge Cat – Attention
Miley Cyrus-Flowers
Nicki Minaj is a super freaky girl
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift is an antihero
Artist of the Year
beyoncé
Doja Cat
Karol G.
Nicki Minaj
Shakira
Taylor Swift
Best Debut Artist
Glorilla
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potassium
Plum weight
Pink Panthera
Rene Rep
Best Collaboration
David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Alright (Blue)
Post Malone & Doja Cat – I Like You (Happier Song)
Diddy ft. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, Yung Miami – Gotta Move On
Carol G and Shakira – TQG
Metro Boomin ft. The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Diddy – Creepin’ (Remix)
Rema and Selena Gomez – Take It Easy
Best Pop
Demi Lovato – Pig
Dua Lipa – Dance all night
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
Miley Cyrus-Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
P!NK-Trustfall
Taylor Swift is an antihero
Best Hip Hop
Diddy ft. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, Yung Miami – Gotta Move On
DJ Khaled ft. Drake and Lil Baby – STAYING ALIVE
Glorilla and Cardi B – Tomorrow 2
Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
Lil Wayne ft. Swizz Beatz & DMX – Kant Nikto
Metro Boomin ft. Future – Superhero (Heroes and Villains)
Nicki Minaj is a super freaky girl
Best Rock
Foo Fighters – Teacher
Linkin Park – Lost (Original version)
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Tippa my tongue
Maneskin – The most lonely
Metallica – Lux Eterna
Muse – You make me feel like it’s Halloween
Best Alternatives
Blink-182 – Edge
Boygenius – Film
Fall Out Boy – Hold me like a grudge
Lana Del Rey ft. John Baptiste – Candy Necklace
Paramor – that’s why
Thirty Seconds to Mars – Stuck
Best R&B
Alicia Keys ft. Lucky Day – Stay
Chloe ft. Chris Brown – What’s it like?
Metro Boomin ft. The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Diddy – Creepin’ (Remix)
SZA – Shirt
Tusii – Favorite song
Yung Blue & Nicki Minaj – Love In The Way
Video for good
Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (orchestral)
Bad Bunny
Demi Lovato – Pig
Dove Cameron – Breakfast
Imagine dragons – crushed
Maluma – La Reina
Best Cinematography
Adele – Drink wine
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
Janelle Monáe is a lipstick lover
Kendrick Lamar – Count Me
Miley Cyrus-Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Taylor Swift is an antihero
Best Director
Dodge Cat – Attention
Drake – Retreat
Kendrick Lamar – Count Me
Megan Thee Stallion – Her
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift is an antihero
Best Art Direction
Boygenius – Film
Blackpink – Pink Venom
Dodge Cat – Attention
Lana Del Rey ft. John Baptiste – Candy Necklace
Megan Thee Stallion – Her
SZA – Shirt
Best Visual Effects
Fall Out Boy – Love from the Other Side
Harry Styles – Music for Sushi Restaurant
Melanie Martinez – The Void
Nicki Minaj is a super freaky girl
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
Taylor Swift is an antihero
Best Choreography
Blackpink – Pink Venom
Dua Lipa – Dance all night
Jonas Brothers – Waffle House
Megan Thee Stallion – Her
Panic! at the disco – the middle of the gap
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
Best Editing
Blackpink – Pink Venom
Kendrick Lamar – Rich Spirit
Miley Cyrus River
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift is an antihero
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