Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Sydney Sweeney, Ryan Gosling, and Timothee Chalamet are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, celebrating the best internet content and creators. The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences revealed the nominees after receiving over 13,000 entries from 70 countries.
Swift’s nomination comes from her Instagram post urging her 283 million followers to register to vote, leading to over 35,000 registrations on Vote.org. Kelce received a nod for his sports podcast “New Heights” with his brother Jason. Michelle Obama and Barack Obama were also recognized for their podcasts, along with other notable figures like Paris Hilton and Brett Goldstein.
In the music video category, artists like Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, and Victoria Monet were nominated. The best overall social presence category includes Bravo, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Sesame Street,” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
The impact of Artificial Intelligence is evident in the nominations, with categories for AI apps and experiences like Burger King’s cheeseburger nuggets. Companies like PBS, Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, CNN, Paramount, The Washington Post, and MTV Entertainment received multiple nominations.
The Webby Awards winners will be announced on May 13 at a ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin. Fans can vote for The Webby People’s Voice Award until April 18. The diverse range of nominees showcases the creativity and innovation present in the digital landscape.