The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), hosted by LL Cool J, took place at New York’s UBS Arena, celebrating some of the biggest names in the music industry. Mariah Carey received the prestigious Video Vanguard
Award, while Busta Rhymes was presented with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Ricky Martin was recognised with the Latin Icon Award. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga led the nominations this year with 12 nods.
VMAs full winners list
Check out VMAs full winners list below:
Artist of the year – Lady Gaga (Interscope Records)
Song of the year – Rose & Bruno Mars’ Apt (Atlantic Records)
Best New Artist – Alex Warren (Atlantic Records)
MTV Push Performance of the Year – KATSEYE, Touch (HYBE/Geffen Records)
Best R&B – Type Dangerous (gamma)
Best Alternative – sombr, back to friends (SMB Music/ Warner Records)
Best Album – Sabrina Carpenter Short n’s Sweet – Island
Best K-Pop – Lisa ft. Doja cat and Raye – Born Again
Best Afrobeats – Tyla – Push 2 Start
Best Country – Megan Moroney – Am I Okay?
Song of the Summer – Tata McRae, Just Keep Watching (F1)
What Lady Gaga said at VMAs 2025
After receiving the award, Lady Gaga delivered a speech saying, “I thought about what it means to be rewarded for being an artist, being rewarded for something that is already so rewarding. Being an artist is an attempt to connect the souls of people all over the world. Being an artist is a discipline, a craft meant for reaching into someone’s heart, where it grows its roots, and reminding them to dream.”
