Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Lady Gaga & More Nominated for 2025 Webby Awards

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” won a Grammy for best music video on Feb. 2, but can it also win a Webby Award? The visual was nominated in the music video, general video & film category, along with Dua Lipa’s “Illusion,” Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Mamushi,” Charli XCX’s “Von Dutch” and Lady Gaga‘s “Abracadabra.”

The nominees for the 29th annual Webby Awards, celebrating excellence on the Internet, were announced Tuesday (April 1) by The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences.

This year’s nominees include such companies as Apple, Fenty Beauty, Hulu and Netflix and such influential stars as Sabrina Carpenter, Bruno Mars, Jason and Travis Kelce, Cynthia Erivo, Kerry Washington, Selena Gomez, Gracie Abrams, A$AP Rocky, Rosé, Bowen Yang and Oprah Winfrey.

All nominees are eligible to win two awards: The Webby Award, selected by members of the Academy, and The Webby People’s Voice Award, voted on by the online community. Voting for The Webby People’s Voice Awards is open now at vote.webbyawards.com through April 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

This year, The Webby Awards introduced a new suite of creator categories. These categories highlight the role individual creators play in transforming our digital experiences and interactions. Nominees include Kai Cenat, Laufey, Trixie Mattel and Mark Rober.

The Webby Awards continues to reflect the growing influence and impact of AI, with nominees that showcase how AI can be used to enhance creativity and transform digital experiences. This year’s nominees include Notion AI Assistant, Google Notebook LM, Ebb by Headspace, Following Wildfire, See The Eye, Surveillance Watch, Animal Alerts, Vocable, Tone Proud, Adobe Premiere Pro, Typeface.ai, Goldee, Shiffbot and ChatJuneteenth: AI With Soul.

The Webby Podcast Company of the Year achievement recognizes the organization with the most overall nominations and wins across the podcast categories. Organizations in contention include Audible (14), SiriusXM (10), Wondery (9) and iHeartMedia (8).

The Webby Media Company of the Year achievement honors the media company that performs best across all Webby Awards categories. Nominees include NBCUniversal (24), MTV Entertainment Studios (18), CNN (16), National Geographic (16), PBS (14), The Walt Disney Company (14) and The Washington Post (14).

This year, the Webby Awards introduced the first-ever Brand of the Year achievement, with Google (38), Apple (38), Samsung (12), YouTube (9), Nike (9), and McDonald’s (7) all in the running.

The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from over 70 countries. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 22. Comedian, actor and writer Ilana Glazer will host the awards show on Monday, May 12, in New York City. Fans will be able to watch special moments and the signature five-word acceptance speeches from all the winners on that date by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter/X, and Facebook.

Here are highlights of the 2025 Webby Award nominations, with an emphasis on music and entertainment categories. For a complete list of nominees and to vote for the People’s Voice Awards, visit vote.webbyawards.com.

Music Video, General Video & Film (Video & Film)

    Dua Lipa, “Illusion” – UnderWonder Content

    Megan Thee Stallion,  ‘Mamushi’ – Church Edit

    Charli XCX, “Von Dutch” – Modern Post

    Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra” – Modern Post

    Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us” music video – pgLang

Art, Culture & Music, Individual Creator (Creator)

    Laufey – AWAL

    Lachi – Recording Artist – Whalar Group

    CZsWorld – CZsWorld

    Maris Jones – Bedrooms through the decades – Deep Feel Talent Co.

    Heidi Wong – WME (Agency)

Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film)

    AMP Cypher 2024 – AMP

    The 25th Anniversary of Christina Aguilera | Spotify Anniversaries LIVE – Spotify

    Jorts with Will Ferrell & Nick Jonas – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play              – Vevo

    How ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar Winning Composer Ludwig Göransson Created ‘Can You Hear The Music?’ – Variety

Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)

    Jake Shane – Align PR

    Boman Martinez-Reid – R&CPMK

    BOY ROOM – Gymnasium

    Chris Klemens – Middle Kid Productions Inc

    Sock Puppet Master – Sock Puppet Master, Inc.  

Best Use of AI, Performance & Craft (Video & Film)

    Reid Hoffman meets his AI Twin – Reid Hoffman

    Unfinished Legacies – Barkley

    La Fenêtre – an AI short film – Creativ Strategies

    Shrimpdaddy AI – Shrimpdaddy

    Michael Jackson ‘Smooth Criminal’ Lego Edition – Www.robbiereddy.com

Comedy, General Video & Film (Video & Film)

    Jim Gaffigan: The Skinny – MPRM

    Kai Cenat x Kevin Hart x Druski ‘Thanksgiving’ – Church Edit

    Onion News Network – The Onion

    Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Perform a Song About Deadpool & Wolverine – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    Very Important People – Dropout

Long Form, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)

    Cynthia Erivo Teaches Storytelling – Celebrity Substitute – Amazon

    La Causa del Accidente que Provoco el Incendio – CANADA

    Shot on iPhone – Midnight – TBWA Media Arts Lab

    Rising Voices – Fireline – Indeed

    Late Checkout: A Ritz-Carlton Story – Marriott International

Interview or Talk Show, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)

    RuPaul’s Drag Race – The Pit Stop with Trixie Mattel – MTV Entertainment Studios

    Quest for Craft, Season 4 – Quaker City Mercantile

    Donald Duck Tries to Keep His Cool While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones – Disney

    Countdown to Beautifully Broken: Jelly Roll in conversation w/ mgk | Spotify

    32 Questions With Virgin Galactic Pilot Jameel Janjua – Virgin Galactic

Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)

    The Director – Happy Place

    Loewe – Partizan Entertainment LLC

    Burberry ‘It’s Always Burberry Weather’ – Church Edit

    Puma x A$AP ROCKY – Dreambearr

    HEADPEACE – Freelance film director – Izrayl Brinsdo

Best Individual Performance, Performance & Craft (Video & Film)

    “What a Girl Wants” (ft. Sabrina Carpenter – Live – Spotify Anniversaries Version)  Spotify

    “Assume That I Can” – INDIANA PRODUCTION

    “The Runner” – Tempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH

    “Todd Almond’s I’m Almost There” (In-Studio Preview) – Audible

    “Music video” – Stand Clear Entertainment, LLC

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle, Individual Episode (Podcasts)

    Paging Dr. Chanda: “Keke Palmer Talks About Her New Book, Master of Me (PART 1)” – REVOLT

    The Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD – 143 Studios, Inc.

    Are You Remembering the Good Times? – Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley

    SHE MD Podcast: A Women’s Health Advocacy Platform – SHE MD Podcast

    The Spillover: How the Texas Abortion Ban Shook Up Eastern New Mexico – The Futuro Media Group

Best Co-Hosts, Features (Podcasts)

    Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard – Wondery

    The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast – Rabbit Grin Productions

    We Can Do Hard Things – Audacy Podcasts and Paper Kite Podcasts

    The Pivot Podcast – Pivot Podcast LLC

    SmartLess – SiriusXM

Comedy, Shows (Podcasts)

    Office Ladies – Audacy Podcasts and Paper Kite Podcasts

    Lovett or Leave It – Crooked Media

    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang -iHeartPodcasts

    SmartLess – SiriusXM

    Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker – The Podglomerate

Comedy, Individual Episode (Podcasts)

    The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya – Studio71

    Petty Crimes – Bobby – Metro Public Relations

    Halfway to Horse Town with Luke Null – Almost Friday Media

    My Momma Told Me: New Year, New Black-Eyed Peas (with Monét X Change) – Big Money Players Network

    Toni and Ryan – Toni and Ryan

Interview/Talk Show, Shows (Podcasts)

    The Oprah Podcast – Harpo

    Baby, This Is Keke Palmer – Wondery

    The Assignment with Audie Cornish – CNN

    Why Is This Happening? With Chris Hayes – MSNBC

    The Weekly Show – Jon Stewart – MTV Entertainment Studios

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Shows (Podcasts)

    The Pink House with Sam Smith – Lemonada Media

    National Immigration Law Center: Freedom to Thrive – National Immigration Law Center

    Accessibility Accelerator: The Podcast – Accessibility Accelerator

    Uncivil Liberties with Goldie Taylor – Audible

    ADHD Aha! – Understood.org

Comedy, Shows (Podcasts)

    Office Ladies – Audacy Podcasts and Paper Kite Podcasts

    Lovett or Leave It – Crooked Media

    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang – iHeartPodcasts

    SmartLess – SiriusXM

    Office Hours Live with Tim Heidecker – The Podglomerate      

Interview/Talk Show, Individual Episode (Podcasts)

    Possible | Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability – Wonder Media Network

    Skip Intro – Zoe Saldaña – Netflix

    Ep. 556 — Obama 15-Year Anniversary Special – Institute of Politics/CNN

    On the Ground in Gaza — With Arwa Damon      – New Lines Magazine

    The Bert Show Interviews Usher – The Bert Show

Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)

    New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce – Wondery

    Nightcap Best Video Series – Hirsch Leatherwood

    My First Million – HubSpot

    The Pivot Podcast – Pivot Podcast LLC

    Oprah Reveals All – Life-Changing Lessons on Weight, Shame & Worthiness – The Jamie Kern Lima Show

Fashion & Beauty, General Social (Social)

    Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez – Best Social, Fashion & Beauty – Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez

    Alexis Bittar: The Bittarverse – Alexis Bittar

    Byrdie – Dotdash Meredith

    Retrofête – Retrofête

    theSkimm’s Fashion You’ll Actually Wear Week – theSkimm

Best Use of Filters/Lenses, Features (Social)

    Fenty Beauty ” Which Riri Are You?” Lip Looks TikTok Filter – Fenty Beauty

    Zach Woods Joins Social Media – Block Party

    LEGO BRICKTACULAR – Arcadia

    Indiana Pacers – Best Use of Filter – Indiana Pacers & Indiana Fever

    Harry Potter Snapchat Lenses and Landmarkers – Warner Brothers Discovery

Celebrity/Fan, General Social (Social)

    Deuxmoi World – L+R

    Kyle MacLachlan’s Social Media – Full Picture Productions

    Mariah Carey’s It’s Time!!! Partnership with KAY Jewelers – RhythmInfluence

    Zach Woods – Block Party

    Andrew Zimmern – Intuitive Content

Arts & Entertainment, Social Video Short Form (Social)

    “Apt.” by Rose ft. Bruno Mars YouTube Shorts Challenge – We Are Social U.S.

    “The Storm: KÀ by Cirque du Soleil” – Cirque du Soleil

    “Paris 1874” – National Gallery

    “I Just Told My Therapist I Love Him” – QuillBot

    “Meet the Auctioneer: Sotheby’s Phyllis Kao” – Sotheby’s

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