ViacomCBS’ MTV unveiled the nominations for Europe Music Awards (EMAs) on Tuesday, including three new categories: best Latin, video for good, and best virtual live.
Lady Gaga leads the nominations for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) with seven nods, including in the best artist, best pop and best video categories.
BTS and Justin Bieber each received five nominations, including in such categories as best pop and “biggest fans.”
Performers and presenters of the 27th edition of the honors will be unveiled soon. The two-hour 2020 MTV EMAs will air globally on MTV in 180 countries and territories on Sunday, November 8. Fans can begin to cast their votes today at mtvema.com.
MTV previously announced the return of the EMAs by saying: “It’s no secret that 2020 has been an absolutely wild year so far. From virtual live stream performances to the birth of a plethora of amazing quarantine content, the world sure has rolled with the punches and embraced these unpredictable changes! Obviously, the MTV EMAs will be no different! … Get ready for a night of jaw-dropping performances from the hottest artists while celebrating the power of music in 2020.”
See the complete list of nominations below.
Best Video
- Billie Eilish – everything I wanted
- Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion
- DJ Khaled – POPSTAR ft Drake
- Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj
- Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
- Taylor Swift – The Man
- The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best Artist
- Dua Lipa
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
- Lady Gaga
- Miley Cyrus
- The Weeknd
Best Song
- BTS – Dynamite
- DaBaby – Rockstar ft Roddy Ricch
- Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
- Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
- Roddy Ricch – The Box
- The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best Collaboration
- BlackPink, Selena Gomez – Ice Cream
- Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion
- DaBaby – Rockstar ft. Roddy Ricch
- Justin Bieber – Intentions ft Quavo
- Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj
- Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
- Sam Smith, Demi Lovato – I’m Ready
Best Pop
- BTS
- Dua Lipa
- Harry Styles
- Justin Bieber
- Katy Perry
- Lady Gaga
- Little Mix
Best Group
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- BlackPink
- BTS
- Chloe x Halle
- CNCO
- Little Mix
Best New
- Benee
- DaBaby
- Doja Cat
- Jack Harlow
- Roddy Ricch
- Yungblud
Biggest Fans
- Ariana Grande
- BlackPink
- BTS
- Justin Bieber
- Lady Gaga
- Taylor Swift
Best Latin
- Anuel AA
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Karol G
- Maluma
- Ozuna
Best Rock
- Coldplay
- Green Day
- Liam Gallagher
- Pearl Jam
- Tame Impala
- The Killers
Best Hip Hop
- Cardi B
- DaBaby
- Drake
- Eminem
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Roddy Ricch
- Travis Scott
Best Electronic
- Calvin Harris
- David Guetta
- Kygo
- Marshmello
- Martin Garrix
- The Chainsmokers
Best Alternative
- blackbear
- FKA twigs
- Hayley Williams
- Machine Gun Kelly
- The 1975
- twenty one pilots
Video for Good
- Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
- David Guetta & Sia – Let’s love
- Demi Lovato – I Love Me
- E.R. – I Can’t Breathe
- Jorja Smith – By Any Means
- Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Best Push
- AJ Mitchell
- Ashnikko
- Benee
- Brockhampton
- Conan Gray
- Doja Cat
- Georgia
- Jack Harlow
- Lil Tecca
- Tate McRae
- Wallows
- Yungblud
Best Virtual Live
- BTS – Map Of The Soul Concert Live Stream
- J Balvin – Behind The Colores Live Experience
- Katy Perry @ Tomorrow Land – Around The World
- Little Mix – UNCancelled
- Maluma – Papi Juancho Live
- Post Malone – Nirvana Tribute
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
