
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars lead VMA nominations
This year's show will take place on 7 September in New York.
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Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, retro showmanship, and musical versatility. He is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans. Raised in Honolulu, Mars gained recognition in Hawaii as a child for his impersonation of Elvis Presley, before moving to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career.
This year's show will take place on 7 September in New York.