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2025 MTV VMAs: Lady Gaga Leads Nominations, New Awards!

9/6/2025

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MTV Awards Highlights

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on September 7 at 8 PM ET from UBS Arena, New York, hosted by LL Cool J.
This year, the VMAs will be broadcast on CBS, alongside MTV and streaming on Paramount+.
Lady Gaga leads with 12 nominations, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
Performers include Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, Post Malone, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
New awards include the Rock the Bells Visionary Award for Busta Rhymes and the Latin Icon Award for Ricky Martin.

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Swift Skips VMAs

Taylor Swift will skip the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, despite her Artist of the Year nomination.
She is focused on her upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," releasing on October 3.
Swift and Beyoncé are tied with 30 VMA wins; a win this year would break the record for Swift.
This is Swift's first VMAs absence since 2021, coinciding with her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce.
The ceremony takes place at UBS Arena in New York, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

History

Historical Context

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) began in 1984, showcasing music videos' cultural significance. Madonna's iconic "Like a Virgin" performance marked her rise to fame, while the inaugural event attracted over 1 million viewers. Today, the VMAs continue to evolve, reflecting trends in the music industry, including the prominence of streaming platforms and diverse award categories, with artists like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga leading the way.

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MTV Awards Highlights

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on September 7 at 8 PM ET from UBS Arena, New York, hosted by LL Cool J.
This year, the VMAs will be broadcast on CBS, alongside MTV and streaming on Paramount+.
Lady Gaga leads with 12 nominations, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
Performers include Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, Post Malone, and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
New awards include the Rock the Bells Visionary Award for Busta Rhymes and the Latin Icon Award for Ricky Martin.

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