"MTV's 2025 Video Music Awards are taking place tonight (September 7) at Long Island's UBS Arena. Lady Gaga leads the field with 12 nominations, including in the Video of the Year category for her Bruno Mars duet " Die With a Smile." Mars himself and Kendrick Lamar trail closely behind her with 11 and 10 nods, respectively. The 2025 VMAs are hosted by LL Cool J."
"Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, and Ricky Martin are each set to take home legacy awards, with Carey being granted the coveted title of Video Vanguard. Best AlternativeGigi Perez - Sailor SongImagine Dragons - Wake UpLola Young - MessyMGK & Jelly Roll - Lonely RoadWINNER: Sombr - Back to FriendsThe Marías - Back to Me"
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards take place at Long Island's UBS Arena on September 7. Lady Gaga tops nominations with 12, including Video of the Year for her duet "Die With a Smile" with Bruno Mars; Mars and Kendrick Lamar follow with 11 and 10 nominations. LL Cool J hosts the ceremony. Two new categories appear this year: Best Pop Artist and Best Country. Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, and Ricky Martin will receive legacy awards, with Carey earning the Video Vanguard honor. Category nominees and winners include Best Alternative and Song of the Year contenders, plus MTV Push Performance nominees.
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