Taylor Swift Forsakes 2025 VMA Attendance, Maintains Equal Record for Wins
Taylor Swift Misses Out on Artist of the Year at 2025 VMAs
Taylor Swift did not take home the coveted Artist of the Year Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), with the honour going to Lady Gaga instead. This marks the first time in two years that Swift has not won the award, having won seven MTV Video Music Awards in one ceremony the previous year for her "Show of the Summer" with The Eras Tour.
Despite missing out on the top prize, Swift was still nominated for the Artist of the Year category alongside Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd. This year, Swift had only one VMA nomination, a significant drop from her previous year's seven wins.
Interestingly, Swift decided not to attend the 2025 VMAs, and her representatives have not commented on the reason behind her absence. However, Swift has been making headlines for other reasons, including her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, which is set to be released in just a few weeks. The album has been causing a buzz on social media, and Swift recently tied with Beyoncé for the most VMAs last year when she won seven awards.
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga led all nominees this year with a staggering 12 nominations and walked away with the Artist of the Year Award. Beyoncé was also nominated for Artist of the Year, but it was Gaga who took the crown this year.
In other news, Swift has been breaking records, setting a viewership record on the podcast hosted by Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason. Additionally, Swift and Kelce announced their engagement, adding another exciting chapter to Swift's already illustrious career.
With her new album on the horizon, Swift could potentially return with more nominations next year. The 2025 VMAs took place on Sunday night, and while Swift was not in attendance, her absence did not dampen the excitement surrounding her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl. The album, which was announced in late August, has been generating a lot of buzz on social media.
