VMAs

Plenty of stars showed up and showed out for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, but there were also quite a few big names who didn’t show up at all. The night was huge for Lady Gaga, who dominated the nominations with 12 nods and ultimately became this year’s most-awarded artist with four wins, including […]

Stars didn’t only prepare for a red carpet look at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Hollywood’s favorites, including Tate McRae, reality star Olandria Carthen, Sombr and more changed into sizzling hot outfits while keeping the night going after the awards show, which was held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on Sunday, […]

Lady Gaga’s concert cut her MTV Video Music Awards appearance short on Sunday, September 7, but she made sure her fans got a taste of her victory. During her Mayhem Ball performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, the pop star, 39, incorporated her new Moon Person trophies into the segment of […]

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards brought out the industry’s brightest stars. But while the event’s best and worst moments kept fans glued to their TV screens on Sunday, September 7, a night full of untelevised moments were seen firsthand only by Us Weekly courtesy of our prime viewing spot in the Bacardí suite. In […]

Lady Gaga had a night to remember at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Gaga, 39, was the most-awarded artist at the Sunday, September 7, ceremony, at UBS Arena in New York. With a total of four wins, the “Abracadabra” hitmaker took home the Moon Person trophies for Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration for […]

Ariana Grande shouted out some very important people in her 2025 MTV Music Video Awards acceptance speech. The singer, 32, took home the award for Best Pop for her song “Brighter Days Ahead” at the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. “I have to say thank you first and foremost to […]

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were a roller-coaster of showstopping highs and head-scratching lows — exactly what we’ve come to expect from music’s wildest night. From Lady Gaga proving you can steal the show from miles away to Mariah Carey serving shade with a smile, the Sunday, September 7, ceremony hosted by LL Cool […]

After years of patiently waiting, Mariah Carey finally has a Moonman statue. During the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, the “Obsessed” singer walked away with the Video Vanguard Award. “Thank you so much MTV for giving me the Vanguard Award,” she told the audience on Sunday, September 7. “I can’t believe I’m getting my first […]

Ariana Grande took home the top honor at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The Wicked star, 32, won the Video of the Year category for “Brighter Days Ahead” during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. (Grande also won Best Pop moments earlier, notably thanking her “therapist and gay people.”) “I […]

The MTV Video Music Awards is making its debut on CBS for the 2025 edition with a star-studded lineup of performers led by host LL Cool J. The Sunday, September 7, awards show is taking place at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, for the second year in a row. This year’s edition marks LL […]

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are underway at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, and several performers and winners have taken the stage. Doja Cat kicked off the evening with a performance of her song “Jealous Type,” while Lady Gaga was declared the winner of the coveted Artist of the Year award. The […]

Ariana Grande made her highly anticipated return to the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards following a five-year hiatus. The singer, 32, attended the star-studded event with her stylist Law Roach on Sunday, September 7, wearing a polka dot Fendi dress for the special occasion held at the UBS Arena in New […]

Nikki Glaser wasn’t playing around with her 2025 MTV Video Music Awards dress. The comedian, 41, took to Instagram on Sunday, September 7, to give her VMAs Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress a moment, while joking about what went on to secure the barely-there number. “First @vmas in 12 years (see last slide)… I’d like […]

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards honored late Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne nearly two months after his death. Jack Osbourne kicked off the tribute with a message to the crowd on Sunday, September 7. “I wish we could be there as you celebrate my dad’s amazing musical journey,” he said. “It would make him […]

Lola Young left her mark with the viral hit “Messy” — and she’s just getting started. The British musician made an impression on two major players in the music world — Nick Shymansky, who managed the late Amy Winehouse, and Nick Huggett, who signed Adele — early on in her career. She released her debut […]

MTV has honored Madonna, Britney Spears, Kanye West and more legendary artists with the Video Vanguard Award at the Video Music Awards. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails […]

Lady Gaga led the pack of 2025 MTV Video Music Awards nominees, and while she had to leave early to get to her own concert, she still treated fans to a memorable performance during the show. A week before the Sunday, September 7, VMAs, MTV confirmed that Gaga would be performing at this year’s show, […]

Mariah Carey received recognition for her iconic career at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer, 56, was honored with the Video Vanguard Award during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. “Thank you so much MTV for giving me the Vanguard Award,” she said after receiving the trophy from […]

Sabrina Carpenter performed her new single, “Tears,” for the first time at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 7. The pop star, 26, took the stage at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, wearing a fringe white top and black leggings alongside a slew of drag queens, who held up signs supporting […]

Busta Rhymes made history with a new honor at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The rapper, 53, received the first-ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. “I want to thank my mother, I want to thank my father. Rest in peace, […]

Alix Earle didn’t just show up to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards — she came prepared to make an entrance. The influencer-turned-It Girl, 24, lit up the red carpet in a jaw-dropping white dress on Sunday, September 7, featuring a sideboob-revealing design that she embraced in honor of music’s biggest evening. Earle’s outfit was […]

Ricky Martin added another accolade to his collection at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer, 53, became the first-ever recipient of the Latin Icon Award during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. The award was presented to him by friend Jessica Simpson, who opened for him on his […]

Bruno Mars and Rosé’s epic collaboration “Apt.” was named Song of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Rosé accepted the award solo during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York, making her the first-ever K-pop artist to win in this category. While Mars, 39, was absent from the […]

Lady Gaga gave a special shout-out to fiancé Michael Polansky at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. While accepting Artist of the Year on Sunday, September 7, the “Bad Romance” singer dedicated the trophy to her partner. “Thank you Little Monsters, my fans, for always supporting me and always supporting the monster in me and […]