Taylor Swift leads MTV VMAs 2024 nominations but faces tough competition

As a music enthusiast who has been following the industry for over two decades now, I must say that this year’s nominations are nothing short of spectacular! The diversity and creativity showcased in each category truly reflect the global nature of music today.


In 2024’s MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift is at the top of the pack with a total of 10 nominations. Among these, she received eight nods for her joint work with Post Malone titled “Fortnight.”

In addition, Fortnight is contending for the prestigious Video of the Year accolade, an award Taylor Swift has taken home for the past two consecutive years and a total of four times. If she wins again, she will be the only artist to have achieved a three-peat and won five times in this category.

In the contest for Artist of the Year, not only is the renowned musician a candidate, but they’re up against tough competition, including Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Eminem, and SZA.

In the footsteps of Swift, who received nine nominations, we find Post Malone. Meanwhile, Ariana Grande, Eminem, and Sabrina Carpenter have all earned six nominations each.

Megan Thee Stallion and SZA trail slightly behind with five nominations each, while LISA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Teddy Swims follow closely with four nominations each.

As a music enthusiast with over two decades of experience in the industry, I must say that this year’s nominee list is particularly exciting for me. With 29 first-time contenders, it’s refreshing to see so many new faces and voices making their mark.

The 2023 VMAs will broadcast live from UBS Arena on September 10th at 8pm Eastern Time (ET)/Pacific Time (PT), marking their debut in the New York location after spending the past two years at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

MTV VMAs 2024 nominations: Full list of nominees

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

1. Ariana Grande – “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” – Published by Republic Records

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande is signed to Republic Records, Bad Bunny is with Rimas Entertainment, Eminem has deals with Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records, Sabrina Carpenter is under Island Records, SZA is associated with Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records, and Taylor Swift is also with 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

As a dedicated cinephile, I’m excited to share some of the talented musicians who are currently under various record labels:

MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

2023 August: Release of “Kaliii” by Atlantic Records (Area Codes)

BEST COLLABORATION

1 Artist Collaborations:

BEST POP

Here are the respective record labels of these popular artists, rephrased for a more conversational tone:

BEST HIP-HOP

1. Drake, Sexyy Red & SZA – Rich Baby Daddy – OVO/Republic Records (Featuring: Rich Daddies) – Shady/Aftermath/Interscope Records (Eminem – Houdini) – CMG/Interscope Records (GloRilla – Yeah Glo!) – Young Stoner Life Records/300 Entertainment (Gunna – fukumean) – Hot Girl Productions (Megan Thee Stallion – BOA) – Cactus Jack/Epic Records (Travis Scott feat Playboi Carti – FE!N)

BEST R&B

Here are the artists, their songs, and their record labels:

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Benson Boone – “Beautiful Things” from Night Street Records, Inc and Warner Records

BEST ROCK

1. Bon Jovi – Iconic – Island

BEST LATIN

Artists and Their Tracks – A Comparative Overview:

BEST AFROBEATS

Artist Collaborations:

BEST K-POP

1. Jung Kook (featuring Latto) – Seven – BIGHIT MUSIC/Geffen Records

VIDEO FOR GOOD

1. Alexander Stewart – Oh, if you only understood – FAE group

BEST DIRECTION

1. Ariana Grande – Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) – Republic Records, Directed by Christian Breslauer

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Artists such as Ariana Grande (Republic Records, cinematography by Anatol Trofimov), Charli XCX (Atlantic Records, Jeff Bierman), Dua Lipa (Warner Records, Nikita Kuzmenko), Olivia Rodrigo (Geffen Records, Marz Miller), Rauw Alejandro (Sony Music Latin / Duars Entertainment, Camilo Monsalve), and Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone (Republic Records, cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto) have released music videos with captivating visuals.

BEST EDITING

1. As a fan, I’m thrilled to support the latest releases from some incredible artists. Here’s my take:

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

1. Bleachers’ song is titled “Tiny Moves”, produced by Warner Records and the choreography was created by Margaret Qualley.

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

1. Ariana Grande – “The One I’ve Got” (Republic Records) – Digital Axis handled the visual effects.

BEST ART DIRECTION

As a music enthusiast with over two decades of experience in the industry, I find it fascinating to observe the creative direction and artistic choices made by today’s popular musicians. The following album covers caught my attention due to their unique visual aesthetics, reflecting the personalities and styles of each artist:

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2024-08-07 13:36