MTV VMAs 2025 Bring Surprises, Tributes, and Historic Wins
The MTV Video Music Awards 2025 have once again reminded us why this night stands apart from every other awards show. Known for being bold, unpredictable, and at times controversial, the VMAs managed to deliver another unforgettable evening, live from New York’s UBS Arena. Fans tuned in across MTV, CBS, and Paramount+ to witness the spectacle that blended glitz, heartfelt tributes, and powerful performances.
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The night kicked off with anticipation around Lady Gaga, who not only performed days after canceling a Miami show due to vocal strain, but also led all artists with 12 nominations. Her album Mayhem dominated categories, and her collaboration with Bruno Mars, who trailed with 11 nods, set the stage for a competitive night. Gaga’s big moment came when she was awarded Artist of the Year. In her speech, she dedicated the win to her fans, her fiancé Michael Polansky, and to the universal spirit of art itself, reminding everyone that creativity connects souls across the world.
Meanwhile, history continued to play a role on the stage. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, tied for the most VMAs ever with 30 each, were nominated once again for Artist of the Year, but Gaga’s win left them still neck-and-neck in the record books. Swift, recently engaged, was noticeably absent from the ceremony despite her nomination, and Beyoncé was also not seen in attendance.
Tributes and special honors also carried emotional weight throughout the night. Busta Rhymes was presented the Rock the Bells Visionary Award by LL Cool J, and his speech was heartfelt as he remembered Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ who recently passed away from breast cancer. Ricky Martin was celebrated as the first-ever Latin Icon award recipient, presented by Jessica Simpson in a full-circle moment since she once toured with him. Ricky’s acceptance was deeply personal, as he dedicated the honor to his children and acknowledged fans who have fueled his decades-long career.
On the red carpet, stars like Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter turned heads, with Grande making her first VMAs appearance since 2020. Doja Cat, never one to shy away from a bold statement, made headlines early by biting off her lipstick in a playful stunt. Rising star Alex Warren also had a life-changing night, winning Best New Artist in a fan-voted category, a triumph made more powerful by the personal hardships he has overcome.
The VMAs 2025 were also marked by tributes to legends, with Ozzy Osbourne and Mariah Carey set to be honored, proving that the show celebrates both icons and newcomers. As LL Cool J, the host, put it, the VMAs are “the ultimate playlist” — and this year’s show was exactly that, a mix of nostalgia, innovation, and raw emotion.
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