MTV VMAs Set for Ozzy Osbourne Tribute with Aerosmith, Yungblud

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will feature a special tribute honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary 'Prince of Darkness,' who passed away in July. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud, and Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt will perform a medley of Osbourne's greatest hits during the live broadcast from New York's UBS Arena, hosted by LL Cool J. Osbourne, a global rock icon with over 120 million albums sold, was a five-time Grammy winner and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, known for his influential role in heavy metal and his close relationship with MTV. His legacy includes appearances on Headbanger's Ball, the reality show The Osbournes, and multiple honors such as the MTV EMA's Global Icon Award. The tribute honors Osbourne's profound impact on music and popular culture, with fellow musicians expressing deep admiration and mourning his loss. The VMAs will also feature performances by other artists and special awards, continuing the celebration of music and culture.