The 34th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be held on August 27, 2017. Many can look forward to seeing several past and future Golden 1 Center performers in the spotlight, as many lead this year’s field of nominations. With a whopping 8 nominations, Kendrick Lamar takes the #1 spot, while Katy Perry and The Weeknd tie for #2, with 5 nominations each.
Check out all of the Golden 1 Center stars nominated for a coveted Moonman!
Video of the Year
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
The Weeknd – “Reminder”
Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars
Kendrick Lamar
Ed Sheeran
Ariana Grande
The Weeknd
Lorde
Best Pop Video
Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You”
Harry Styles – “Sign Of The Times”
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm”
Best Collaboration
The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer”
Best Hip-Hop Video
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
Chance the Rapper – “Same Drugs”
Best Rock
Twenty One Pilots – “Heavydirtysoul”
Best Cinematography
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (Scott Cunningham)
Imagine Dragons – “Thunder” (Matthew Wise)
Ed Sheeran – “Castle On The Hill” (Steve Annis)
Best Direction
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (Dave Meyers & the little homies)
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm” (Mathew Cullen)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (Glenn Michael)
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic” (Directors: Cameron Duddy, Bruno Mars)
Best Art Direction
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (Spencer Graves)
Katy Perry ft. Migos – “Bon Appetit” (Natalie Groce)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (Creative Director: Lamar C Taylor / Co-creative Director: Christo Anesti)
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic” (Production Designer: Alex Delgado)
Best Visual Effects
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (Company: Timber/Lead: Jonah Hall)
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm” (Company: MIRADA)
Harry Styles – “Sign Of The Times” (Company: ONE MORE/Lead: Cédric Nivoliez)
Best Choreography
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (Dave Meyers)
Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – “Side To Side” (Choreographers: Brian & Scott Nicholson)
Best Editing
Lorde – “Green Light” (Nate Gross of Exile Edit)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (Red Barbaza)
The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer” (Editor: Jennifer Kennedy)
