Fellas, take the back seat… For the first time in its history, MTV’s Video Music Awards (aka the VMAs) have nominated all women for its Artist of the Year category. The nominees are Beyoncé, Doja Cat, KAROL G, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, and, of course, Taylor Swift (better luck next year, DJ Crazy Times…). There had been best female and best male artist awards up until 2017 when the VMAs combined them into one best artist category – but in 2023, the blokes didn’t make the cut. Swift had another stellar year with nods across 8 categories, making her the most nominated artist of the year. SZA followed close behind with 6 noms, and even though she wasn’t in the top artist category, her single Kill Bill was on the list for best video and best song. The VMAs will be held mid-next month.