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Taylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations

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In the upcoming 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift and SZA have taken the lead in nominations. Swift is in the top position with eight nominations, seven of which are for her music video “Anti-Hero,” along with a nomination for artist of the year. SZA is close behind with six nominations, as announced by MTV on Tuesday.

With a current collection of 14 VMAs, Swift is not far behind Madonna, who has 20 awards, and Beyoncé, with 16. Beyoncé is also among the contenders for Artist of the Year.

Related headlines highlight Taylor Swift’s recent top prize win and new album announcement, as well as the top nominations for artists like Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X, and Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow are set to host the MTV Awards.

Several other artists, including Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith, have secured five nominations each. BLACKPINK, Diddy, and Shakira trail slightly with four nominations each.

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, slated for September 12, will feature an unprecedented 35 first-time nominees, including Petras, Metro Boomin’, and Rema, who have three nominations apiece. Other first-time nominees include Aespa, Burna Boy, Davido, Eslabon Armado, FIFTY FIFTY, PinkPantheress, Saucy Santana, Stephen Sanchez, and Toosii.

The awards ceremony will be hosted at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Fans will have the opportunity to vote across 15 gender-neutral categories at vote.mtv.com, starting Tuesday and concluding on Friday, September 1. This includes a newly introduced best Afrobeats category. The voting process for the best new artist category will remain open throughout the live show.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about fokus keyword MTV Video Music Awards

Who leads the nominations for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards?

Taylor Swift leads the 2023 nominations with eight, followed by SZA, who has six.

Where will the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards be held?

The VMAs will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

When is the voting period for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards?

Fan voting begins Tuesday across 15 gender-neutral categories at vote.mtv.com and ends Friday, September 1.

Who are some of the first-time nominees for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards?

First-time nominees include Petras, Metro Boomin’, Rema, Aespa, Burna Boy, Davido, Eslabon Armado, FIFTY FIFTY, PinkPantheress, Saucy Santana, Stephen Sanchez, and Toosii.

What’s the total number of nominations for Taylor Swift?

Taylor Swift has a total of eight nominations for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

Are there any new categories introduced in the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards?

Yes, there is a new best Afrobeats category introduced in the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

Who is hosting the 2023 MTV Awards?

LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow are set to host the MTV Awards.

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7 comments

TaylorFan91 August 8, 2023 - 7:35 pm

8 nominations for Taylor Swift, she’s unstoppable!! and shes just behind Madonna and Beyonce, wow!

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MarkTrendWatcher August 8, 2023 - 11:37 pm

new hosts, 35 new nominees, some new categories… looks like this year’s VMAs gonna be refreshin.

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AfroBeatLover August 9, 2023 - 1:26 am

Finally, a best Afrobeats category – way overdue MTV, but glad its here.

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Mike42 August 9, 2023 - 7:50 am

First time nominees? thats cool. esp Aespa and Burna Boy, looking frwrd to seeing em perform.

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VMAfanatic August 9, 2023 - 10:55 am

Where’s the love for BLACKPINK? only 4 nominations! Anyway, can’t wait to vote, lets go BLINKS!

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Sara_K August 9, 2023 - 1:32 pm

SZA deserves more recognition. Shes so talented and only 6 nominations? she should have more!

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Jennyfromtheblock August 9, 2023 - 3:28 pm

can’t believe Taylor’s leading again! Go Swifties! anyone else excited for the show on Sept 12

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