Newsletter: TAYLOR SWIFT LEADS MTV EMA NOMINATIONS FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING

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MTV revealed nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs. Taylor Swift leads the pack with seven nods, including “Best Artist,” “Best Video,” “Best Pop” and “Biggest Fans.” Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx and Sabrina Carpenter all scored five nominations each, appearing in categories such as “Best Song,” “Best Video” and “Best Artist.” Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla.

In the “Best Asia Act” category, the nominees are BINI from Philippines, ILLIT from South Korea, Mahalini from Indonesia, MASDO from Malaysia, and Sakurazaka46 from Japan. 

Nineteen nominees have the chance to score their first ever MTV EMA at this year’s show, including: Kehlani and Tinashe in the “Best R&B” category, Disclosure and Fred Again.. for “Best Electronic,” Fontaines D.C. for “Best Alternative,” The Last Dinner Party for “Best New” and BTS’ Jimin for “Best K-Pop,” which marks his first nomination as a solo artist.

Elsewhere, MTV Push’s finest battle it out in the “Best Push” category, which features Flyana Boss, Laufey, Shaboozey, The Warning, Victoria Monét, as well as LE SSERAFIM and Teddy Swims, who are also up for “Best New.” 

Superstars from around the world also dominate the “Best Collaboration” category, which sees nods for Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars; Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar; LISA and Rosalía; Peso Pluma and Anitta; Charli xcx and Billie Eilish, plus Taylor Swift and Post Malone. 

From today, fans can vote for their favorites across categories at www.mtvema.com until 6:00AM SGT on November 6. The winner of the “Best Video” category will be chosen by MTV. The “Biggest Fans” winners will be voted for at a later date on social via @MTVEMA.  

Manchester’s Co-op Live is the official venue for the 2024 MTV EMAs. Now in its 30th year, this is the first time ever that music’s biggest global celebration will be staged in the city, and also marks its epic return to the UK.

The 2024 MTV EMAs will broadcast live on MTV in more than 150 countries. In Southeast Asia, the show will be available on-demand in Singapore (on Singtel TV), Malaysia (on Astro via On Demand and Astro GO, and Catch Up on Unifi TV), and in Indonesia (on First Media and Indihome) from November 16. Additional airing dates are to be confirmed. Please check local listings.

The show will also be available in multiple international territories live on Pluto TV and on-demand on Paramount+ where the service is available. 

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