By: Angela Redding | Hollywood Beat magazine | September 7, 2025
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🎤 VMAs Spotlight 2025
✨ Host: LL Cool J commands the stage solo, blending hip-hop legacy with modern energy.
👑 Honorees:
- Mariah Carey – Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
- Busta Rhymes – Rock the Bells Visionary Award
- Ricky Martin – Latin Icon Award
🔥 Performances to Watch:
- Mariah’s career-spanning medley
- Lady Gaga’s theatrical return
- Doja Cat’s wild red-carpet-to-stage transformation
- KATSEYE’s VMAs debut, setting a new girl-group standard
🏆 Big Nominees:
- Lady Gaga (12)
- Bruno Mars (11)
- Kendrick Lamar (10)
- Sabrina Carpenter & ROSÉ (8 each)
💥 Historic Showdown: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are both tied for Artist of the Year with 30 wins. Taylor Swift is reportedly not attending this year, but the competition remains intense.
This year’s VMAs are shaping up to be an exhilarating celebration—kicking off with their first live broadcast on CBS, introducing exciting new categories for fan engagement, and honoring remarkable talents. With breathtaking performances from both legendary icons and rising stars, tonight is sure to be a vibrant cultural milestone filled with inspiration and joy.
When & Where
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are unfolding live tonight, Sunday, September 7, at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The main show begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Tune in via CBS, MTV, or stream on Paramount+ (premium tier for the live feed).
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