2025 एमटीवी वीडियो म्यूजिक अवार्ड्स delivered a star-studded evening filled with memorable performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and unexpected moments. The ceremony, which took place on September 7, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, recognized the biggest names in music and मनोरंजन. From Ariana Grande’s big win to Lady Gaga’s multiple trophies, the night was a celebration of talent, creativity, and innovation in the music world.
Ariana Grande Takes Home Video of the Year
Ariana Grande’s “Brighter Days Ahead” won the highly coveted Video of the Year award. This marks a significant achievement for Grande, who also went on to win two additional awards, taking her total haul to three.
Lady Gaga Shines with Four Wins
Lady Gaga was the biggest winner of the night, securing Artist of the Year among her four total wins. Despite battling a strained voice, Gaga performed her hits “Abracadabra” and “The Dead Dance” at Madison Square Garden after accepting her award. Gaga’s wins included Best Collaboration for “Die With a Smile” alongside Bruno Mars, and Best Art Direction for her video for “Abracadabra.”
Other Big Winners: Sabrina Carpenter, Rosé, and Bruno Mars
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सबरीना कारपेंटर was a multiple award winner, taking home वर्ष का एल्बम साथ संक्षिप्त और सरल and two other Moon Person trophies.
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Rosé & Bruno Mars जीत गया वर्ष का गीत for their hit “APT..,” while the collaboration between Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars won Best Collaboration.
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कैटसेये was named the MTV Push Performance of the Year with “Touch,” emerging as one of the top new talents of the year.
Iconic Honors
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मारिया कैरे received the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, a lifetime achievement accolade, and performed during the ceremony, alongside Busta Rhymes, who received the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award, और रिकी मार्टिन, who was presented with the inaugural Latin Icon Award.
New Categories and Fresh Faces
This year, the VMAs introduced two new categories: Best Pop Artist और Best Country Video. The winners were सबरीना कारपेंटर (Best Pop Artist) and मेगन मोरोनी (Best Country Video) for “Am I Okay?”.
Notable Performances and Moments
The evening was filled with electric performances, starting with a high-energy set from LL Cool J, the host of the night. एरियाना ग्रांडे also performed “Brighter Days Ahead,” and Lady Gaga’s live set from Madison Square Garden was broadcast during the event. मारिया कैरे, Busta Rhymes, और रिकी मार्टिन delivered show-stopping performances that had the audience on their feet.
Full List of Winners
Memorable Moments and Performances
The VMAs never disappoint in delivering iconic moments. Lady Gaga’s performance from Madison Square Garden was an unforgettable highlight of the evening, cementing her as one of the night’s top honorees. The ceremony also saw the red carpet flooded with stars, and fans on social media couldn’t get enough of the unexpected moments, jaw-dropping fashion, and killer performances that have made the VMAs a global sensation.
New Categories Shake Up the Scene
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Best Pop Artist went to Sabrina Carpenter, while Best Country Video was awarded to Megan Moroney for her song “Am I Okay?”
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Best Afrobeats went to Tyla for “Push 2 Start,” proving the genre’s growing influence in global music.
With the continued evolution of the VMAs, the 2025 edition proved once again that संगीत and entertainment are a powerful force, blending performances, wins, and memorable moments into one epic celebration.
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