Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on June 21 in London. Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, file
NEW YORK — It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof.
“The Tortured Poets Department” singer once again tops the VMA nominations with 10 – eight for her “Fortnight” music video, plus nods in the artist of the year and best pop categories. She’s followed by her “Fortnight” collaborator Post Malone, who is nominated along with Swift eight times and earned his ninth nomination for his country hit “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen.
Rounding out the artist of the year category nominees announced Tuesday are Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter and SZA.
Swift took home nine VMAs last year, bringing her total to an impressive 23. That places her just behind Beyoncé, who has 28 (two with Destiny’s Child), and just ahead of Madonna, who has 20 awards, and Lady Gaga, who has 19.
The 2024 MTV VMAs are scheduled to air live on Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.
Grande, Carpenter and Eminem are tied with six nods, while Megan Thee Stallion and SZA have five each. Blackpink’s LISA, Olivia Rodrigo and Teddy Swims follow with four nominations.
This year features 29 first-time nominees, including Wallen, Carpenter and Swims, as well as Benson Boone and Tyla, boasting three nominations each.
Also nominated for the first time are Chappell Roan, Coco Jones, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Jessie Murph, LE SSERAFIM, Morgan Wallen, Rauw Alejandro, RAYE, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Tyla, Tyler Childers, Victoria Monet and more.
The VMAs will be held at the UBS Arena on New York’s Long Island. Fan voting began online Tuesday across 15 gender-neutral categories and ends Aug. 30.
Voting in the best new artist category will remain active throughout the show.
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