MTV Video Music Awards 2025: 19 VMAs Moments You Might Have Missed This Year

Big moments from the 2025 VMAsGather some of the biggest names in the music industry under one roof, and you’re more or less guaranteed an eventful evening. And when that evening happens to be the MTV Video Music Awards, it’s even more certain that a whole lot is about to go down.This year’s VMAs took place in New York on Sunday night, with the guest list including the likes of Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and Doja Cat.So, rather than scrolling your timeline and trying to piece together everything that happened, allow us to round up the evening with 19 A-list highlights from one of the most star-studded nights in the music calendar...Doja Cat kicked things off by pulling some lipstick out of her lipstick-shaped bag, applying it, and then eating it, which pretty much set the tone for the nightDoja Cat applies and then eats lipstick on the carpet at the 2025 #VMAspic.twitter.com/AJaq2YDaPv— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 7, 2025Ariana Grande’s polka dot look was an absolute show-stopperAriana Grande was styled by fashion royalty Law Roach for this year's VMAsSabrina Carpenter continued to serve old-school glamour in this feathers-and-lace comboSabrina Carpenter makes her way into the 2025 VMAsMeanwhile, Zara Larsson made sure the spirit of the 2000s was alive and well with this ensembleZara Larsson's VMAs outfit was a scene-stealerAnd we’re kind of obsessed with KPop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna’s sleeping bag-inspired attireKPop Demon Hunters stars Audrey Nuna, Ejae, Rei Ami and May Hong attend the VMAs, where their song Golden was up for Song Of The SummerDoja then kicked the ceremony off in style with this performance, paying homage to literally all of the greatsDOJA CAT? THIS DANCE BREAK IS SICKENING… #VMAspic.twitter.com/BVAQ90g9R8— Doja Archives (@DojaArchives) September 8, 2025Lady Gaga’s reunion with Rain On Me collaborator Ariana Grande was a treat for fansher making ari stand up she’s so funny NDHSFJ pic.twitter.com/3j9Ab06Veg— grecia 🥀 (@enigmasaura) September 8, 20252020 x 2025 #VMAspic.twitter.com/IGxHER10hi— Lilo M∀YHEM 👺 (@ScheibeMonsters) September 8, 2025Gaga: “Do you remember what I whispered to you 5 years ago doing our Grammy performance?”pic.twitter.com/VR8hrtSrxm— Lizi🖤🪞LG's M∀YHEM🪞 (@LiziTheRainbow) September 8, 2025She accepted her award for Artist Of The Year before ducking out early to head across town for the New York stop on her Mayhem BallLady Gaga accepting Artist Of The Year at the 2025 VMAsAriana Grande reacts to Lady Gaga’s Artist Of The Year speech at the #VMAspic.twitter.com/JPIlGfp6xi— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) September 8, 2025But Gaga’s performance was still an absolute scene-stealer, even if she wasn’t actually in the room for itShe also commemorated her four new awards – making her the night’s top winner – later in her concert (alright so this one didn’t technically happen at the VMAs but who doesn’t love to see Gaga celebrating her success?)NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR MY 3 TIME VMA WINNER @ladygagapic.twitter.com/KdxMfhHkik— margo (@hausofmargo) September 8, 2025Other stand-out performances included Tate McRae bringing the choreo with a host of scantily-clad male dancersSabrina Carpenter celebrating the trans and LGBTQ+ communities with her rendition of TearsAnd a host of musicians paying homage to the late Ozzy OsbourneOh Megan Stalter… please never changeMegan Stalter introduces #Sombr's performance at the #VMAs. pic.twitter.com/86VgFZxPz0— Variety (@Variety) September 8, 2025Mariah Carey was awarded the coveted Video Vanguard award and marked the occasion with what we have to say was a rather low-energy medley of her hitsBest New Artist went to Alex Warren, who has had huge success with his breakthrough hit OrdinaryAlex Warren pictured backstage after winning his first VMAThe Best Pop title went to Ariana Grande, who gave a special shout-out in her speech"gay people, i love you"— ariana grande at the 2025 #vmaspic.twitter.com/rjsoHIjJ2l— arianators wildin (@arianatorswildt) September 8, 2025Ariana also picked up the night’s top prize, Video Of The Year, for her half-hour short film Better Days AheadTHE CROWD GOES WILD AT ARIANA WINNING “VIDEO OF THE YEAR” AT THE #VMASpic.twitter.com/zzYjrDsdMR— rudy (@rudyIopez) September 8, 2025Ariana Grande wins Video of the Year for brighter days ahead at tonight’s MTV #vmaspic.twitter.com/vxoQZjyV56— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 8, 2025Conan Gray then closed the show with his song Vodka Cranberry, cramming a whole love story into less than three minutesREAD MORE:25 Legendary VMAs Performances From Across The Years That Got The Whole World Talking19 Outrageous And Iconic Moments That Defined The MTV VMAs

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