The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are set to be a historic event, as female nominees dominate the top categories for the first time in the show’s history. The leading contenders for the night are Taylor Swift and SZA, with their respective videos “Anti-Hero” and “Kill Bill” both nominated for Video of the Year.
Joining Swift and SZA in the Video of the Year category are Miley Cyrus with her song “Flowers,” Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “vampire,” Doja Cat’s “Attention,” and “Unholy” by Kim Petras and Sam Smith. It’s worth noting that all of these songs have reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with the exception of Doja Cat’s “Attention,” which was released just two months ago.
In addition to dominating the Video of the Year category, women also own the Artist of the Year category. The nominees for this prestigious award include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Karol G, and Doja Cat. This is a reflection of the incredible talent and impact that female artists have had over the past year.
The 2023 VMAs will take place live on September 12th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Taylor Swift, who is currently on her highly successful Eras Tour, is nominated for a staggering eight awards. She is also the only artist to have won Video of the Year three times in the past, and she could make history with a potential fourth win at this year’s show.
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Swift’s nominations for “Anti-Hero,” from her critically acclaimed tenth album “Midnights,” include Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Editing.
SZA, with her sophomore album SOS, has also been a streaming juggernaut and a chart-topping success. This has earned her six VMA nominations, including Song of the Year for “Kill Bill,” Best Direction, Best Art Direction, and Best Editing. She’s also nominated for Best R&B for her hit song “Shirt.”
Several other artists have scored five nominations each, including Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Smith, Kim Petras, and Doja Cat. Shakira, Diddy, and Blackpink are nominated for four awards each, while Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Selena Gomez, Rema, Karol G, and Metro Boomin received three nominations.
This year’s VMAs also see a record-setting 35 artists receiving their first-ever nominations. Some of these breakthrough artists include Ice Spice, Peso Pluma, Burna Boy, GloRilla, boygenius, Eslabon Armado, Reneé Rapp, PinkPantheress, FIFTY FIFTY, and Saucy Santana. This is a testament to the diversity and talent within the music industry.
The VMA nominations are being announced during an ongoing writers and actors strike, which has caused delays in several awards shows and events. The Emmy Awards, for example, have been postponed, and actors are unable to promote their projects due to SAG-AFTRA strike rules. However, if the strikes are still ongoing in September, the VMAs may follow in the footsteps of the recent BET Awards, which aired live without a host and featured multiple performances.
The VMAs offer a total of fifteen categories, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and the newly-created Best Afrobeats category. The winners of these categories, along with others, will be decided through fan voting, which begins on Tuesday.
The complete list of nominees reflects the diverse range of music being celebrated at this year’s show. It includes categories such as Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, Best Latin, Best K-Pop, Best Alternative, and Best Rock.
With such an exciting lineup of nominees and the potential for historic wins, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are shaping up to be a memorable night for the music industry. Fans can look forward to an evening filled with powerhouse performances, surprise collaborations, and recognition of the incredible talent that has shaped the past year in music. So mark your calendars for September 12th and tune in to witness this extraordinary event.
