Nominees for the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were revealed Wednesday.
Justin Bieber leads this year’s list of nominees with seven, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with six nods. Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo, a first time nominee, each earned five nominations.
Voting in the 14 gender-neutral categories is open through Sept. 3. The VMAs will be presented Sept. 12 in New York City,
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion — “WAP”
DJ Khaled ft. Drake — “POPSTAR” (Starring Justin Bieber)
Doja Cat ft. SZA — “Kiss Me More”
Ed Sheeran — “Bad Habits”
Lil Nas X — “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”
The Weeknd — “Save Your Tears
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Justin Bieber
Megan Thee Stallion
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Ariana Grande — “34+35” — Choreography by: Brian Nicholson & Scott Nicholson
BTS — “Butter” –Choreography by: SON SUNG DEUK With BHM PERFORMANCE DIRECTING TEAM
Ed Sheeran — “Bad Habits” — Choreography by: Natricia Bernard
Foo Fighters — “Shame Shame” — Choreography by: Nina McNeely
Harry Styles — “Treat People With Kindness” — Choreography by: Paul Roberts
Marshmello & Halsey — “Be Kind” — Choreography by: Dani Vitale
