MTV VMAs 2025: A Historic Night of Music Featuring Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Ground-breaking Changes

A Ground-breaking Year for MTV’s Biggest Night

The 2025 Video Music Awards show will air live from New York’s UBS Arena, marking a historic moment as the VMAs will air on CBS for the first time in history.

Leading the pack this year is Lady Gaga with an impressive 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year. Other top contenders include Bruno Mars with 11 nominations, Kendrick Lamar with 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight each.

Star-Studded Performances and Special Honours

The event promises electrifying performances from an impressive lineup including Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll and more. Mariah Carey will receive this year’s prestigious Video Vanguard Award, while Ricky Martin will be honored with the first-ever Latin Icon Award.

The ceremony will feature multiple special awards, with Mariah Carey receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, presented by Grande. Additionally, Busta Rhymes will receive the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin will be awarded the Latin Icon distinction.

Historic Milestones and Viewing Details

The battle for VMA supremacy continues between music superstars. Currently, Taylor Swift’s awards total stands at 30, tying her with Beyoncé for the most-awarded musician in VMA history. With both artists nominated in major categories, one could potentially break the tie and claim the record as the most decorated VMA artist of all time.

The 2025 Video Music Awards will air live on both CBS and MTV, with streaming available on Paramount+. The platform will serve as a one-stop destination for all VMA action, from the red carpet pre-show through the final award presentation. MTV will also offer a live stream on its website and the MTV app, accessible with TV provider login.