Sombr and tate mcrae win during preshow (live updates)

The 2025 MTV VMAS is here.

The star -studded price exhibitions Takes place on Sunday 7 September and starts at 8 pm at the UBS Arena in New York. Fans can expect an evening full of moon persons to be distributed, show -stopping performances and lots of surprises along the way.

LL Cool J returns to the VMAS scene host. Lady GagaWho is scheduled to performis Most nominated artist At night, for 12 awards, including this year’s video, Artist of the Year, Best Album and More. She is followed by such as Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter.

Other remarkable nominees include Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae.

In addition, Mariah Carey Will take home the coveted video Vanguard Award while Busta Rhymes will get MTV VMA Rock The Bell’s Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honored with Latin Icon Award.

The night will see the first Moonpersons ever distributed to two new categories, best country and best pop artist.

Both Rhymes and Martin will perform throughout the ceremony. Also Set to take the stage Is Carpenter, McRae, Jelly Roll, Alex Warren, J Balvin and DJ Snake, Sombr, Conan Gray, Doja Cat and Post Malone. The evening will also contain a powerhouse -tribute to Ozzy OsbourneWith Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt, all of which gather for once in their lives.

Continue reading for all highlights and updates from 2025 Video Music AwardsShip on CBS and MTV and streaming on Paramount+.