MTV has announced the nominees for its 2024 Video Music Awards, introducing four social categories: Song of Summer, Best Group, VMAs Most Iconic Performance, and Best Trending Video. Voting for these categories will take place on MTV's Instagram Story, starting with Best Trending Video on September 2, followed by Best Group on September 3, Song of Summer on September 6, and Most Iconic Performance on September 10. Notable nominees for Best Trending Video include Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion, while the Best Group category features NSYNC and Coldplay. The Most Iconic Performance category includes memorable moments from artists like Britney Spears and Taylor Swift. The ceremony marks the 40th anniversary of the VMAs, with Megan Thee Stallion set to host the event on September 11. In total, Taylor Swift leads the nominations with 12 nods.