MTV VMAs 2025 Announce Winners, Lady Gaga Leads Nominations

The MTV VMAs 2025 took place at New York’s UBS Arena, with Lady Gaga leading the nominations at 12, followed closely by Bruno Mars with 11, and other top nominees including Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé. Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin received special honors, winning the first-ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and the inaugural MTV Latin Icon Award, respectively. LL Cool J hosted the event, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, highlighting the ongoing shift of MTV’s flagship event away from its own network. Reflecting on the VMAs' cultural impact, memorable moments such as Kanye West’s 2009 interruption of Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech and Nicki Minaj’s 2015 confrontation with Miley Cyrus continue to resonate in pop culture. The ceremony also featured standout performances, including Sabrina Carpenter’s space-age medley that captivated audiences with innovative staging. The 2025 VMAs were part of a broader cultural moment, with media outlets reminiscing about past ceremonies and the evolution of music and style over the years.