Overview

• The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards begin Sunday at 8 p.m. ET from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
• Lady Gaga opens the show and leads the field with 12 nominations, followed by Bruno Mars with 11, Kendrick Lamar with 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight each.
• Mariah Carey receives the Video Vanguard Award, while Ricky Martin is honored as Latin Icon and Busta Rhymes is recognized with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
• Confirmed performers include Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Conan Gray, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, Alex Warren and sombr.
• Viewers can watch on CBS and MTV or stream live on Paramount+ Premium, with additional options via DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Philo; the pre-show starts at 7 p.m. ET with red carpet hosts Nessa and Kevan Kenney and a performance by KATSEYE.