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Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Sophia Laforteza, Daniela Avanzini, and Yoonchae Jeong of KATSEYE at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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The 2025 VMAs are here! The MTV Video Music Awards hit the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on Sunday (Sept. 7) night, bringing together some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. Hosted by hip-hop pioneer LL COOL J, the VMAs red carpet brought out Tate McRae, Doja Cat, Ricky Martin, the voices behind KPop Demon Hunters — Audrey Nuna, Ejae and Rei Ami — and many more.
Lady Gaga – one of the evening’s performers, who began the night seated next to collaborator Ariana Grande – is nominated for the most VMAs in 2025, up for 12 Moon Person trophies. Sabrina Carpenter is also one of the 2025 VMA performers, as is Mariah Carey, who is set to receive the 2025 Video Vanguard Award and perform a career-spanning medley. Busta Rhymes will be honored with the MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin will receive the inaugural Latin Icon Award.
For the first time, the VMAs are being broadcast on CBS, in addition to longtime home network MTV and Paramount+.
The 2025 MTV VMAs are executive produced by Bruce Gillmer, Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic, and Barb Bialkowski. Gunpowder & Sky CEO Van Toffler is producer. Alicia Portugal is co-executive producer. Jackie Barba is executive in charge of production. Wendy Plaut is executive in charge of celebrity talent. Lisa Lauricella is executive in charge of music talent.
2025 marks Toffler’s VMAs return following a decade-long absence. Ahead of the show, Toffler tapped the New Radicals and BENEE to re-record “You Get What You Give” to promote the show.
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Audrey Nuna, Ejae, and Rei Ami
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Audrey Nuna, Ejae, and Rei Ami at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Freddie Gibbs
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Freddie Gibbs at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Frankie Grande
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Frankie Grande at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Doja Cat at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Dasha
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Dasha at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Carter Gregory
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Carter Gregory at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Brittany Snow
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Brittany Snow at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Ayra Starr
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Ayra Starr at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Journey Montana
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Journey Montana at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Lenny Kravitz
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Lenny Kravitz at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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LL Cool J
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard LL Cool J at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Megan Moroney
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Megan Moroney at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Rebecca Black
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Rebecca Black at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Ricky Martin
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Ricky Martin at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Tate McRae
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Tate McRae at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Zara Larsson
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Zara Larsson at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Ty Dolla $ign
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Ty Dolla $ign at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on Septembaer 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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The Kid LAROI
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard The Kid LAROI at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Sombr
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Sombr at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Sexyy Red
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Sexyy Red at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Paris Hilton
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Paris Hilton at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Latto
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Latto at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Bailey Zimmerman
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Bailey Zimmerman at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Busta Rhymes
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Busta Rhymes at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Chance The Rapper
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard Chance The Rapper at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Conan Gray
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Conan Gray at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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FKA twigs
Image Credit: Christopher Polk/Billboard FKA twigs at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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GloRilla
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard GloRilla at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Gunna
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Gunna at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Ariana Grande
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Ariana Grande at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
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Alex Warren
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Billboard Alex Warren at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 held at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in New York, New York.
