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
Paul Grein
Billboard