The 2025 VMAs was filled with unforgettable moments including Lady Gaga winning Artist of the Year, Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin’s performances, and more.
It was a night for the icons.
On Sunday, the 2025 Video Music Awards returned to UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, as some of the biggest stars in music got their due in the most dragged-out way possible.
The night, hosted by LL Cool J, was dominated by electric performances by Ricky Martin, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Busta Rhymes, Jelly Roll and Post Malone, Sombr, Steven Tyler and Yungblud, Doja Cat and Mariah Carey, who received the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
Ariana Grande, Lenny Kravitz, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Ciara, Ice Spice and more stars were also at the event. Taylor Swift, fresh off her engagement to Travis Kelce, noticeably skipped the ceremony despite attending last year and being nominated for Artist of the Year.
Aside from Carey, other winners of the night included Lady Gaga for Artist of the Year, Ariana Grande for Best Pop award and Video of the Year, Alex Warren for Best New Artist and Sabrina Carpenter for Best Album.
Here are the best and worst moments from the 2025 VMAs.
