2015 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations Revealed

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Jul 20, 2015 — 1 min read

Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift dominate the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, with the duo's collaboration "Bad Blood" scoring nods in six categories. The two artists will face stiff competition from Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, Beyonce, and The Weeknd, among others, for the coveted "Moonman" trophies. The ceremony, hosted by Miley Cyrus, will air live on August 30 from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Key Takeaways:

Kendrick Lamar received five nominations, including Video of the Year and Best Male Video for "Alright".
Taylor Swift also received five nominations, including Video of the Year and Best Female Video for "Blank Space".
The duo's recent collaboration, "Bad Blood", is up for Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Best Visual Effects.
Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, and Beyonce are among the other notable nominees.
British singer Ed Sheeran is up for three awards, including Video of the Year for his hit "Thinking Out Loud".
Miley Cyrus will host the event, her second consecutive year as host.

Statistics:

Kendrick Lamar has 5 nominations.
Taylor Swift has 5 nominations.
32 artists are nominated across 13 categories.
The event will air live on August 30 from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.
The ceremony has been hosted by Miley Cyrus for two consecutive years.

Sources:

MTV News: "2015 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations Revealed" (07.21.15)
Beats 1 Chartshow: "MTV Video Music Awards Nominations" (07.21.15)
Full list of nominees: MTV (07.21.15)

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