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MTV VMAs Soar to 6-Year Viewership High, 2.5B Votes

9/10/2025

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The MTV Video Music Awards reached a six-year viewership high with over 5.5 million viewers on CBS, a 42% increase from last year's 4 million.
It ranked as the No. 1 entertainment program of the night, outpacing Sunday Night Football.
The event garnered a record 2.5 billion global votes, up 121% from last year.
Social media engagement soared, with over a billion video views.
Performances included tributes and advocacy for trans rights, highlighted by Sabrina Carpenter.

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The MTV Video Music Awards reached a six-year viewership high with over 5.5 million viewers on CBS, a 42% increase from last year's 4 million.
It ranked as the No. 1 entertainment program of the night, outpacing Sunday Night Football.
The event garnered a record 2.5 billion global votes, up 121% from last year.
Social media engagement soared, with over a billion video views.
Performances included tributes and advocacy for trans rights, highlighted by Sabrina Carpenter.