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Taylor Swift to skip 2025 MTV VMAs despite artist of the year nomination

Taylor Swift will reportedly skip the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, set to take place this weekend at New York’s UBS Arena. The singer was nominated for Artist of the Year.

September 06, 2025 / 15:39 IST
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Taylor Swift will not attend this year's TV VMAs
Taylor Swift will not attend this year's TV VMAs

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Taylor Swift will reportedly skip the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards this weekend.

According to Page Six, Taylor will not attend the ceremony, which is set to take place on Sunday at New York’s UBS Arena. However, the exact reason for her absence is yet to be revealed.

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The singer has earned nominations for the coveted artist of the year award. She will be going up against Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Morgan Wallen and The Weeknd.

Meanwhile, Taylor attended last year’s ceremony and won seven Moon Person trophies for her 2024 album, The Tortured Poets Department. During the acceptance speech, Taylor also gave a shout-out to now-fiancé Travis Kelce. She won an award for video of the year for her and Post Malone’s Fortnight collaboration.