2025 MTV VMAs Air CBS New York Featuring Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, LL Cool J

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will take place on September 7 at the UBS Arena in New York, airing on CBS and MTV at 8 p.m. ET, with LL Cool J hosting solo for the first time. Lady Gaga leads the nominations with 12 nods and is expected to perform, while Mariah Carey will receive the prestigious Video Vanguard Award and make a special stage return. The show will feature diverse performances from artists including Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, and a K-pop inspired girl group KATSEYE, alongside a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by Steven Tyler and others. Country music gains prominence with the introduction of a Best Country category and multiple country artists such as Bailey Zimmerman and Megan Moroney performing on the Extended Play Stage. Taylor Swift's attendance remains uncertain despite her nominations, possibly delaying the debut of her new album. The event promises a star-studded night celebrating achievements across various genres, marking the first time the VMAs will also air on network television.