Lady Gaga Wins Artist of Year at 2025 MTV VMAs in New York

Lady Gaga was named Artist of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, prevailing over competitors like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Bad Bunny. Leading with 12 nominations, including Video of the Year for her duet "Die with a Smile" with Bruno Mars, Gaga delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech emphasizing the artist's role in connecting souls, inspiring dreams, and building community. She dedicated her award to her fans, known as Little Monsters, and her partner Michael Polansky, while acknowledging her commitment to performing at Madison Square Garden later that night during her Mayhem Ball tour. The ceremony, hosted by LL Cool J at the UBS Arena in New York, also introduced new categories for best country video and best pop artist. Gaga’s win prevented Beyoncé and Swift from becoming the most-honored artists in VMA history, keeping them tied at 30 awards each. Known for theatrical performances and cinematic flair, Gaga continues to influence the music industry both on stage and screen.