American singer Ariana Grande, music icon Lady Gaga, and Canadian singer Tate McRae dominated the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held near New York City on Sunday night, scooping some of the ceremony’s most prestigious honors.
Ariana Grande stole the spotlight at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night, clinching the coveted Video of the Year trophy for Brighter Days Ahead. The hit track also won Best Pop Song, marking a triumphant evening for the 32-year-old singer-songwriter and actor.
While receiving the night’s top honor at the ceremony held near New York City, Grande thanked her fans for their unwavering support.
“Thank you for growing with me and being so supportive of me as a human being,” she said, dedicating her win to her “therapist and gay people” in a lighthearted nod during her earlier acceptance speech.
Another big winner of the night was Lady Gaga, who paused her concert series to accept the Artist of the Year award, beating out heavyweights like Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd. The 39-year-old also picked up Best Collaboration for Die with a Smile alongside Bruno Mars.
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Former Blackpink star Rosé, now pursuing a solo career, secured Song of the Year for APT, which she co-wrote with Bruno Mars. Rising pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter earned Best Album of the Year for Short n’ Sweet.
The event blended nostalgia with modern pop culture, featuring performances from legends such as Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, and Ricky Martin, alongside younger stars like Doja Cat and Tate McRae, who infused their sets with choreography inspired by the 1980s and 1990s.
In a surprising twist, rapper Kendrick Lamar, fresh from a five-win streak at the recent Grammys, walked away without an award despite multiple nominations.
Unlike last year’s politically charged ceremony, which saw Taylor Swift encourage fans to vote for Kamala Harris, this year’s VMAs leaned away from politics, focusing squarely on music and performance.
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