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MTV VMAs 2025: Full Winners List – Complete Results & Highlights
Sep
Lady Gaga: The Unstoppable Artist of the Year
Lady Gaga emerged as the biggest winner of the 2025 MTV VMAs, taking home four awards—including the coveted Artist of the Year. She secured technical accolades for Best Direction and Best Art Direction with Abracadabra. Despite canceling her Miami show due to vocal strain, she delivered a virtual performance of “Abracadabra” and “The Dead Dance” from Madison Square Garden about 90 minutes into the VMAs broadcast.
Sabrina Carpenter: Pop Star Reigns with Multiple Wins
Sabrina Carpenter triumphed with three Moon Person trophies, including Album of the Year for Short n’ Sweet and Best Pop Artist. She also earned Best Visual Effects for her video Manchild.
Ariana Grande: Video of the Year and Pop Dominance
Ariana Grande sealed Video of the Year and Best Pop Video, both for Brighter Days Ahead, contributing to her three awards of the night.
Rosé & Bruno Mars: A Song of the Year Breakthrough
Rosé made history as the first K-pop soloist to win Song of the Year, for her collaboration “APT.” with Bruno Mars. The duo also took Best Collaboration for “Die With a Smile”.
Other Notable Winners and Performances
- KATSEYE earned MTV Push Performance of the Year for “Touch”.
- Alex Warren was crowned Best New Artist.
- Mariah Carey received the Video Vanguard Award and also won Best R&B for Type Dangerous.
- Ricky Martin was honoured with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, while Busta Rhymes received the first-ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
- Megan Moroney swept the new category Best Country with “Am I Okay?”.
Technical Categories Showcased Talent and Creativity
Technical awards highlighted standout works:
- Best Alternative: Back to Friends by Sombr
- Best Hip-Hop: Anxiety by Doechii
- Best K-pop: Born Again by Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye
- Best Afrobeats: Push 2 Start by Tyla
- Best Latin: Soltera by Shakira
The Show, The Host, The Stage
The VMAs took place live on September 7, 2025 at UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. Hosted by LL Cool J, it aired for the first time on CBS while continuing its long-standing broadcast on MTV and streaming via Paramount+.
The ceremony featured star-studded performances:
- Lady Gaga‘s dramatic return
- Sabrina Carpenter’s theatrical set with pro-trans visuals
- Katseye‘s high-energy routine
- Tate McRae’s emotionally resonant performance
- Tolling tributes to Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, and even a nod to Ozzy Osbourne.
Production was led by former MTV head Van Toffler’s company Gunpowder & Sky, along with Den of Thieves.
Summary Table: Key Winners of VMAs 2025
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Artist of the Year | Lady Gaga |
| Video of the Year | Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead |
| Song of the Year | Rosé & Bruno Mars – APT. |
| Album of the Year | Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet |
| Best Pop Artist | Sabrina Carpenter |
| Best New Artist | Alex Warren |
| Push Performance of the Year | KATSEYE – Touch |
| Best Country | Megan Moroney – Am I Okay? |
| Video Vanguard Award | Mariah Carey |
| Latin Icon Award | Ricky Martin |
| Rock the Bells Visionary | Busta Rhymes |
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