AceShowbiz - The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences has revealed the nominees for the 2026 Webby Awards, celebrating their 30th year of honoring excellence across the internet. This prestigious event highlights achievements from viral content and podcasters to filmmakers and tech innovators, showcasing the most impactful digital creations and campaigns of the year.

Among the notable nominees are some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. Sabrina Carpenter is competing in the Best Music Video category alongside heavyweights such as Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Rosalía, and Little Simz. The competition in this category is fierce, reflecting the creative innovation seen in music videos today.

Bad Bunny has earned nominations in multiple categories, including Best Partnership or Collaboration and Best Community or Fan Engagement within the Social Features section. His recognition underscores his influence in both music and digital fan engagement.

Taylor Swift is nominated in the Arts, Culture & Lifestyle category for Social Campaigns for her YouTube launch of "The Fate of Ophelia," a project managed by We Are Social North America. This nomination highlights her continuous ability to blend artistry with impactful digital storytelling.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga has secured two nominations: one for Events & Livestreams and Social Campaigns for her Monster Press Conference hosted by Spotify, and another for Best Mobile Visual Design in the Websites & Mobile Sites category for her official website. These acknowledgments showcase her innovative use of digital platforms to engage audiences.

Other prominent musicians nominated this year include KATSEYE, Cardi B, and Justin Bieber, further emphasizing the Webby Awards' commitment to recognizing music industry leaders who excel in digital creativity and fan interaction.

In addition to individual awards, nominees are eligible for two top honors: The Webby Award, chosen by the Academy, and The Webby People's Voice Award, which is determined by public voting. Fans can cast their votes online until April 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT, offering a unique opportunity for audiences to support their favorite digital creators and campaigns.

The 30th Annual Webby Awards ceremony will be hosted by The Daily Show's Josh Johnson. The event is set to take place live on Monday, May 11, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. For those unable to attend in person, the awards will be streamed on the Webby Awards’ YouTube channel, ensuring worldwide accessibility to the celebration.