MTV has revealed the nominees for the 2020 Video Music Awards, with Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and The Weeknd topping the list.
All four have been nominated for video of the year, the program’s most coveted category: Gaga and Grande for their “Rain on Me” music video, Eilish for “Everything I Wanted” and The Weeknd for “Blinding Lights.”
Gaga and Grande nabbed nine nominations each, while both Eilish and The Weeknd have six. Notably, Gaga and The Weeknd have been nominated for artist of the year, and Eilish, Grande and Gaga are up for song of the year with “Everything I Wanted” and “Rain on Me,” respectively.
MTV announced this year’s nominations via Twitter’s voice note, making them the first major awards show to use the feature. Two new quarantine-themed categories have also been introduced: best music video from home and best quarantine performance.
“We’re excited to unveil the incredible list of VMA nominees who shaped this year’s unique music landscape and bring fans a show that celebrates the powerful unifying force of music,” said Bruce Gillmer, ViacomCBS Media Networks’ president of music, music talent, programming & events.
Fans can now vote for the winners in 15 categories on MTV’s website through Aug. 23, while voting for PUSH best new artist, presented by Chime Banking, can continue until the awards ceremony on Aug. 30 at 8 p.m ET/PT.
(Excerpt) Read more in: Variety