Bookmark Beyonce KnowlesDoja CatEntertainmentKim PetrasMadonnaMTV Video Music AwardsMusicMusic videosNewarkNicki MinajSam SmithSean Diddy CombsShakiraSZATaylor Swift Taylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations by Chloe Baker August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023 Taylor Swift & SZA lead 2023 MTV VMA nominations; Swift with 8 nods & SZA with 6. The event features 35 first-time nominees & is set for Sept. 12.