MTV has officially announced the star-studded roster for the 2025 Video Music Awards, promising an electrifying night at New York’s UBS Arena on September 7.
Show Details and Broadcast Information
Legendary rapper LL COOL J will command the stage as host for this year’s ceremony, airing live at 2 AM WAT on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. Fans can tune in earlier for the exclusive Pre-Show at 1 AM WAT, hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney across multiple Paramount networks.
Performance Lineup
The 2025 VMAs boasts an eclectic mix of established icons and emerging talents:
Main Stage Performers: Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Alex Warren, J Balvin with DJ Snake, and sombr will deliver memorable performances throughout the night.
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Special Award Performances: Mariah Carey receives the prestigious MTV Video Vanguard Award, while Busta Rhymes accepts the VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Ricky Martin will be honored with the Latin Icon Award.
Extended Play Stage: Bailey Zimmerman teams up with The Kid LAROI, alongside Lola Young and Megan Moroney for intimate performances.
Pre-Show Feature: Rising girl group KATSEYE will kick off the festivities during the pre-show segment.
Celebrity Presenters
A diverse group of entertainers will present awards throughout the evening, including Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton, Ciara, Ice Spice, Latto, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Nikki Glaser, Livvy Dunne, Malin Ackerman, Meg Stalter, and KPop Demon Hunter’s EJAE, REI AMI, and Audrey Nuna (HUNTR/X).
The 2025 MTV VMAs promises cross-genre collaborations and unforgettable moments that celebrate the year’s biggest achievements in music video artistry.
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