The 2025 MTV VMA Video Music Awards were held on the 7th of september at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The night had almost uncountable unforgettable moments and performances , emotion filled tributes and homage and a delivered a night brimming with unforgettable performances, emotional tributes, and a musical gala of the biggest music stars. Hosted solo by LL Cool J, the ceremony was broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and streamed on Paramount
Lady Gaga: The night’s biggest winner
Lady Gaga clearly was the biggest winner of the night and dominated the evening’s charts with 12 number of nominations and taking home four Moonpersons including the biggest award of Artist of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best Collaboration for “Die with a Smile” featuring Bruno Mars. Although she had a really busy schedule with her ongoing Mayhem Ball tour, Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance in a awesome dramatic black gown to accept her awards and also delivered a moving note wherein she emphasized on the importance of discipline for music and also as to how important it is to connect with audience. People.com.
Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande: the next gen shines
Sabrina Carpenter as always continued with her gigantic rise and also took home three awards including Best New Artist and also delivered a mesmerizing performance.
Ariana Grande also made a noteworthy comeback to the MTV VMAs thereby winning the Best Pop Song for “Brighter Days Ahead” and impressing with her signature outfit changes. She had four outfits throughout the gala night.
Mariah Carey: A Legendary Tribute
Mariah Carey was commemorated and celebrated with the very prestigious Video Vanguard Award which was a tribute to her music, her art and her unparalleled contributions to music. She performed a medley of her greatest hits, captivating the audience with her timeless vocals Pitchfork.
Performances that stole the show at MTV VMA
The evening’s line-up included all star-glazed performances which included the following:
- Doja Cat performed her new single “Jealous Type,” which was certainly a high energy to dance song.
- Post Malone and Jelly Roll brought their own individual style which mesmerized everyone. A tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was paid by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD and Nuno Bettencourt which was a homage to the legend’s contribution to music.
- “Zun Zun,” was performed by J Balvin, DJ Snake and Lenny Tavárez also some other dazzling performances were delivered. Pitchfork.
Winners of the big moments and title
- Artist Of The Year: Lady Gaga
- Song Of The Year: APT by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- Best New Artist: Alex Warren
- Best Pop Artist: Ariana Grande
- MTV Push Performance of the Year: KATSEYE for Touch
- Best Collaboration: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars for Die With a Smile
- Best Pop: Ariana Grande for Brighter Days Ahead
- Best Hip-Hop: Doechii for Anxiety
- Best R&B: Mariah Carey for Type Dangerous
- Best Alternative: Sombr for Back to friends
- Best K-Pop SONG: LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE for Born Again
- Best Album: Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
- Best Afrobeats: Tyla for Push 2 Start
- Best Country: Megan Moroney for Am I Okay?
- Song of the Summer: Just Keep Watching for Tate McRae
- Best Rock: Coldplay for All My Love
- Best Latin: Shakira for Soltera
- Best Long Form Video: Brighter Days Ahead by Ariana Grande
- Video for Good: Charli xcx for Guess featuring Billie Eilish
- Best Direction: Lady Gaga for Abracadabra
- Best Art Direction: Lady Gaga for Abracadabra
- Best Cinematography: Kendrick Lamar for Not Like Us
- Best Editing: Tate McRae for Just Keep Watching
- Best Choreography: Doechii for Anxiety
- Best Visual Effects: Sabrina Carpenter for Manchild
- Best Group: BLACKPINK
- Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey
- Rock the Bells Visionary Award: Busta Rhymes
- Latin Icon Award: Ricky Martin
A Night to Remember
The 2025 MTV VMAs was an attestation to the growing arena of music and modernism. As the night ended, it was crystal clear that MTV VMAs had set a new milestone for what an awards show can be which is both entertaining and moving.