Lady Gaga is set to dominate the latter half of 2025 with a leading twelve nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) and the release of her new single, "The Dead Dance." The nominations include Artist of the Year and Best Album for "Mayhem," positioning her as a strong contender for the ceremony on September 7 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Her new single, "The Dead Dance," is scheduled for release on September 3, 2025, coinciding with the premiere of the latter half of the second season of Netflix's "Wednesday." Gaga will also make a guest appearance in the series as a teacher at Nevermore Academy.
The "Mayhem Ball" tour, which began in July 2025, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with dates across North America and internationally. In addition to Gaga's achievements, the VMAs will honor other music legends. Mariah Carey will receive the Video Vanguard Award, Busta Rhymes will be presented with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin will be honored with the first-ever Latin Icon Award.
Lady Gaga recently engaged with her fans through an interactive experience on Roblox, where she viewed fan creations inspired by her "Mayhem" album. This digital engagement provided a unique platform for her to connect with her audience.