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2019 MTV VMAs: Rosalía, Maluma and more Latinx nominees – see the complete list!

The MTV Video Music Awards are taking place on August 26


UPDATED JULY 25, 2019 8:11 AM EDT

The MTV Video Music Awards nominees are in, and this year, two of the biggest female pop stars are in the lead with ten mentions each. For the 2019 VMAs Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande are at the top of the list with ten nominations each, including Video of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop. Other top contenders includes Lil Nas X and Billie Nash who are both nominated for Best New Artist. Also included in this category is Spanish singer/songwriter Rosalía, who has three whopping nominations under her belt, including Best Latin and Best Choreography.

 

Rosalia

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This year's nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards have been announced

Excited to share the joyful news, the Spanish reggaetonera took to social media to show fans her happiness via her stories. Aside from the Con Altura singer, other Latinx artists who made the list are Maluma, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny and cute couple Anuel AA and Karol G.

Beginning July 23 through August 15, fans can head over to MTV’s website and vote for their favorites across 14 categories which include Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, and Video of the Year.

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Stay tuned for who wins! All 14 winners will be revealed on August 26, 2019 at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

 

Rosalia

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Rosalía is nominated under three categories, including Best New Artist, Best Latin and Best Choreography

Video of the Year21 Savage ft. J. Cole – a lotBillie Eilish – Bad GuyAriana Grande – thank u, next Jonas Brothers – SuckerLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down

Artist of the YearCardi BBillie Eilish Ariana GrandeHalseyJonas BrothersShawn Mendes

Song of the YearDrake – In My FeelingsAriana Grande – Thank u, nextJonas Brothers – SuckerLady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – ShallowLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down

 

Maluma

 
Maluma also makes the list of nominess for a nod to Best Latin

Best New Artist, presented by Taco Bell®Ava Max Billie EilishH.E.R.Lil Nas X LizzoROSALÍA

Best CollaborationLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper – ShallowShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – SeñoritaTaylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – ME!Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – I Don’t Care”BTS ft. Halsey – Boy With Luv

Push Artist of the YearBazziCNCOBillie Eilish H.E.R. LauvLizzo

Best Pop5 Seconds of Summer – EasierCardi B & Bruno Mars – Please MeBillie Eilish – Bad GuyAriana Grande – Thank u, nextJonas Brothers – SuckerTaylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down

Best Hip Hop2 Chainz ft. Ariana Grande – Rule the World21 Savage ft. J. Cole – a lotCardi B – MoneyDJ Khaled ft. Nipsey Hussle & John Legend – HigherLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)Travis Scott ft. Drake – SICKO MODE

 

Ariana Grande

 
Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande lead the nominations with ten mentions each 

Best R&BAnderson .Paak ft. Smokey Robinson – Make It BetterChildish Gambino – Feels Like SummerH.E.R. ft. Bryson Tiller – Could’ve Been Alicia Keys – Raise A ManElla Mai – Trip Normani ft. 6lack – Waves

Best K-Pop BTS ft. Halsey – Boy With LuvBLACKPINK – Kill This LoveMonsta X ft. French Montana – Who Do You Love TOMORROW X TOGETHER – Cat & Dog NCT 127 – RegularEXO – Tempo

Best LatinAnuel AA, Karol G – SecretoBad Bunny ft. Drake – MIABenny Blanco, Tainy, Selena Gomez, J Balvin – I Can’t Get EnoughDaddy Yankee ft. Snow – Con CalmaMaluma – Mala MíaROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – Con Altura

Best DanceThe Chainsmokers ft. Bebe Rexha – Call You MineClean Bandit ft. Demi Lovato – SoloDJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B – Taki TakiDavid Guetta, Bebe Rexha & J Balvin – Say My NameMarshmello & Bastille – HappierSilk City & Dua Lipa – Electricity

Best RockThe 1975 – Love It If We Made ItFall Out Boy – Bishops Knife TrickImagine Dragons – NaturalLenny Kravitz – LowPanic! At The Disco – High HopesTwenty One Pilots – My Blood

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Video for GoodHalsey – NightmareThe Killers – Land of the FreeJamie N Commons, Skylar Grey ft. Gallant – Runaway TrainJohn Legend – PreachLil Dicky – EarthTaylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down

Best DirectionBillie Eilish – Bad Guy FKA twigs – CellophaneAriana Grande – Thank you, nextLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)LSD ft. Labrinth, Sia, Diplo – No New Friends Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down

Best Visual Effects Billie Eilish – When the Party’s OverFKA twigs – CellophaneAriana Grande – God is a WomanDJ Khaled ft. SZA – Just UsLSD ft. Labrinth, Sia, Diplo – No New FriendsTaylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – ME!

Best EditingAnderson .Paak ft. Kendrick Lamar – TintsLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)Billie Eilish – Bad GuyAriana Grande – 7 RingsSolange – Almeda Taylor Swift – You Need to Calm Down

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Best Art DirectionBTS ft. Halsey – Boy With LuvAriana Grande – 7 RingsLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – Old Town Road (Remix)Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – SeñoritaTaylor Swift – You Need to Calm DownKanye West and Lil’ Pump ft. Adele Givens – I Love It

Best ChoreographyFKA twigs – CellophaneROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – Con AlturaLSD ft. Labrinth, Sia, Diplo – No New FriendsShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – SeñoritaSolange – AlmedaBTS ft. Halsey – Boy With Luv

Best CinematographyAnderson .Paak ft. Kendrick Lamar – TintsBillie Eilish – HostageAriana Grande – Thank you, nextShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – SeñoritaSolange – AlmedaTaylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco – ME!