Overview
- MTV named Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, Sombr, J Balvin featuring DJ Snake, Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin among its first performers for the 2025 VMAs.
- Busta Rhymes will receive the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honored with the first Latin Icon Award during the ceremony.
- Lady Gaga leads this year’s nominations with 12 nods, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10.
- LL Cool J will host the live show on Sept. 7 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
- Fan voting remains open through Sept. 5, and MTV will reveal additional performers, presenters and the Video Vanguard honoree in the coming weeks.