The 2025 MTV VMAs featured some of music’s biggest stars taking home a coveted Moon Person trophy.
LL Cool J hosted the event, which took place this year on Sunday, September 7, at the UBS Arena in New York.
Going into the show, Lady Gaga led with most nominations, scoring 12 nominations total. Other leading nominees included Kendrick Lamar with 10 nods; ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight each; Ariana Grande and The Weeknd with seven apiece; Billie Eilish with six; and Charli XCX with five.
From Gaga to Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey, Alex Warren and more, here are all the night’s winners.
Video of the year: Ariana Grande – “brighter days ahead”. Artist of the year chosen Lady Gaga. Best new artist is Alex Warren. Latin Icon Award given to the Ricky Martin. Best country chosen Megan Moroney with her song “Am I Okay?”. Song of the year is from duet ROSÉ and Bruno Mars – “APT”. Best R&B category chosen Mariah Carey with the “Type Dangerous” song. Video Vanguard Award is given to Mariah Carey. Best alternative Sombr – “Back to Friends”. Song of summer Tate McRae – “Just Keep Watching”. Rock the Bells Visionary Award is given Busta Rhymes. PUSH Performance of the Year is Katseye to the song “Touch”.
Best K-pop song LISA ft. Doja Cat and RAYE with their song “Born Again”. Best Afrobeats Tyla – “PUSH 2 START”. Best album Sabrina Carpenter to her “Short n’ Sweet”. Best collaboration Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars – “Die with a Smile”. Best pop is given Ariana Grande for her “brighter days ahead” song. Best hip-hop Doechii – “Anxiety”. Best pop artist Sabrina Carpenter. Best Latin Shakira “Soltera”. Best group Blackpink. Best rock Coldplay for their “ALL MY LOVE” song.
