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Lady Gaga Shines at 2025 VMAs with Four Wins

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) occurred on September 7, hosted by LL Cool J, attracting over 5.5 million viewers.
Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year with four awards, while Ariana Grande took Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead.”
Rosé from BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year for “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter earned Album of the Year for "Short n’ Sweet."
The event included tributes to Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes, who received special awards.

History

Historical Context

The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards revolutionized music culture by highlighting the significance of music videos, with Madonna's iconic "Like a Virgin" performance marking her ascent to fame. This event laid the groundwork for MTV's lasting influence, which continues to resonate today, as seen in the 2025 VMAs attracting over 5.5 million viewers and showcasing contemporary artists like Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK's Rosé.

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Story summary

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) occurred on September 7, hosted by LL Cool J, attracting over 5.5 million viewers.
Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year with four awards, while Ariana Grande took Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead.”
Rosé from BLACKPINK became the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year for “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter earned Album of the Year for "Short n’ Sweet."
The event included tributes to Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes, who received special awards.

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