Lady Gaga Leads 2025 MTV VMAs Performers New York

Lady Gaga is set to perform at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, held at UBS Arena in New York, marking her first VMAs performance since 2020. She leads the nominations with 12 nods, including major categories like Video of the Year and Best Pop Artist, and is expected to perform her new single "Dead Dance," which debuts on September 3 as part of Netflix's "Wednesday" series promotion. The event, hosted solo by LL Cool J for the first time, will feature a star-studded lineup including Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, J Balvin, Busta Rhymes, Ricky Martin, and Mariah Carey. The 2025 VMAs will introduce new award categories such as Best Country Artist, Best Pop Artist, the Rock the Bells Visionary Award honoring Busta Rhymes, and the inaugural Latin Icon Award presented to Ricky Martin. This year’s ceremony will be broadcast live across MTV, CBS, and Paramount+, expanding its reach. The show promises to celebrate a diverse range of music styles and cultural icons while showcasing breakout stars and fan favorites.