Taylor Swift Skips 2025 VMAs, Losing Artist of the Year to Lady Gaga: What's Next for the VMA Record Holder?
Taylor Swift made the decision to skip the 2025 VMAs where she was nominated for Artist of the Year but did not win, losing out to Lady Gaga. Both Swift and Beyoncé were tied for the most VMA awards before the event. Swift has been busy lately, appearing on her fiancé Travis Kelce's podcast and announcing their engagement, as well as preparing for the release of her upcoming album in October. Lady Gaga, with 12 nominations, led the pack this year and took home the Artist of the Year Award. Swift and Beyoncé each have 30 VMAs, with Swift catching up to Beyoncé last year. The reason for Swift's absence from the VMAs was not immediately disclosed, but she has attended in previous years, crediting Kelce's support for her music success. With her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," set to release soon, Swift may have more opportunities to earn nominations and potentially surpass Beyoncé in VMA wins in the future.