#MTVVMAs
· The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will air live Sunday, Sept. 7 from New York’s UBS Arena, hosted by LL Cool J.
· First performers announced include Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Sombr, Alex Warren, J Balvin with DJ Snake, and Busta Rhymes.
· J Balvin’s set will feature “Zun Zun” with Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez, plus the live premiere of “Noventa” with DJ Snake.
· Busta Rhymes will receive the Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honored with the Latin Icon Award.
· Lady Gaga leads nominations with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10. ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter are tied with eight each.
· First-time nominees include Sombr, Alex Warren, ROSÉ, Gigi Perez, Damiano David, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, The Marías, JENNIE, Jimin, and JISOO.
· Two new categories debut this year: Best Country and Best Pop Artist.
· Fan voting is open through Sept. 5 at the VMAs website, with double votes available daily between 10–11 p.m. PT until Sept. 4.
o The show airs at 5 p.m. PT on CBS and MTV, and streams on Paramount+.