Taylor Swift, recently engaged on August 26, is making headlines as she is “opting to skip” the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, as per E News. The pop superstar, nominated for Artist of the Year alongside heavyweights like Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar, will not attend the UBS Arena event in Elmont, New York. Her choice comes amid preparations for her upcoming album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, set to drop on October 3, as well as wedding plans. Fans eagerly anticipate both her musical and personal milestones, making her absence a topic of major buzz.

Even from afar, Taylor Swift could etch a new chapter in VMA history, as per the report. The ‘Karma’ singer is tied with Beyoncé at 30 Moon Person trophies, and a win this year would crown her the most awarded artist since 1984. Although she will miss witnessing the potential record in person, her attention is split between her booming career and personal life. Travis Kelce, her fiancé, is set to open the NFL season for the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5 in Brazil, adding another headline-grabbing event to an already whirlwind period for the couple.

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