The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards lit up UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on September 7, hosted by LL Cool J. This year’s show delivered home-run performances, iconic honors, and a spectacular mix of rising stars and legendary artists. Keep scrolling to see the full list of MTV VMA 2025 winners and what buzzing throughout the event.
Moon Person Champions of 2025
At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, some of the night’s brightest stars took home well-deserved honors. Lady Gaga led the pack, claiming multiple Moon Persons, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for her striking duet “Die With a Smile” with Bruno Mars, solidifying her status as a pop icon. Sabrina Carpenter impressed with wins for Best Pop Artist and Best Album for Short n’ Sweet, marking her as one of today’s most compelling young talents.
Ariana Grande also dominated, taking home Video of the Year and Best Pop Video for her uplifting anthem “Brighter Days Ahead,” further cementing her reign in pop music. Meanwhile, Rosé made history by winning Song of the Year alongside Bruno Mars for “APT.”, becoming the first K-pop soloist to earn this prestigious award and leaving audiences mesmerized with her heartfelt, glittering performance.
Full List of MTV VMA 2025 Winners by Category
Getting into the specifics—here’s the full winners breakdown:
- Artist of the Year – Lady Gaga
- Video of the Year – Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead”
- Song of the Year – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
- Best New Artist – Alex Warren
- Best Pop Artist – Sabrina Carpenter
- MTV push performance of the year – KATSEYE, “Touch”
- Best Collaboration – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”
- Best Pop – Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead”
- Best Hip-hop – Doechii, “Anxiety”
- Best R&B – Mariah Carey, “Type Dangerous”
- Best Rock – Coldplay, “All My Love”
- Best Latin – Shakira, “Soltera”
- Song of the Summer – Tate McRae (“Just Keep Watching”)
- Best Album – Sabrina Carpenter, Short n’ Sweet
- Best Alternative – sombr, “Back to Friends”
- Best K-Pop – Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye, “Born Again”
- Best Afrobeats – Tyla, “Push 2 Start”
- Best Country – Megan Moroney, “Am I Okay?”
- Best Long-form Video – Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”
- Video For Good – Charli xcx, ” Guess ft Billie Eilish”
- Best Direction – Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”
- Best Art Direction – Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”
- Best cinematography – Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
- Best Editing – Tate McRae, “Just Keep Watching”(From F1 the Movie)
- Best Choreography – Doechii, “Anxiety”
- Best Visual Effects – Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
- Rock the Bells Visionary Award – Busta Rhymes
- Latin Icon Award – Ricky Martin
- Best Group – Blackpink
Performances & Viral Moments at MTV VMA 2025
Beyond the trophies, the night was packed with moments that trended instantly and made headlines. Among the standout acts, Sabrina Carpenter stole the spotlight with her performance of “Tears” from her latest album; Man’s Best Friend . The stage was alight with performances from Doja Cat, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Alex Warren, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey and more. Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy was honored through an electric tribute featuring Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD, and Nuno Bettencour.
Red Carpet & Fashion Highlights
Fashion was in full bloom, with looks that stopped the scroll and sparked conversations:
- Conan Gray arrived in a show-stopping nautical-inspired denim gown, layered with puff sleeves and platform boots—pure VMA audacity.
- Tyla looked regal in a reinvented 1993 Chanel top-turned-mini, glimmering under event lights with Pandora jewel accents.
- Ariana Grande’s multiple outfit changes each made waves, proving her sartorial presence matched her musical one.
The MTV Video Music Awards celebrate the artists and songs that define pop culture, spotlighting creativity, bold performances, and trailblazing talent. Congratulation to all winners !
