Lady Gaga's MTV VMAs performance in 2025 was filmed in advance: Here's the reason behind it.
In an unexpected turn of events at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), Lady Gaga's performance of her hit songs "Abracadabra" and "The Dead Dance" was not live during the ceremony. Instead, the captivating performance was pre-taped as part of another show at New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden (MSG) venue.
The pre-taped performance, which was not live-streamed during the VMAs, took place on September 6. The event was lensed, but the specific broadcast date for the performance is not specified in the available sources.
Lady Gaga, who was on tour for her latest album Mayhem, had to leave the VMAs early to continue her tour at the same MSG venue. During her acceptance speech for the Artist of the Year award, she thanked her fiancΓ© Michael Polansky and discussed the rewarding nature of being an artist.
Gaga expressed that being an artist is about connecting the souls of people worldwide. She emphasised that it requires discipline and a craft meant for reaching into someone's heart. The pop icon also mentioned that it is a privilege to have the opportunity to express herself and create art that resonates with people from all walks of life.
Interestingly, another musical act, "sombr," was charted alongside Lady Gaga around the same time, but specific personal details about the act are not provided in the available sources. It is unclear if "sombr" had any involvement in the VMAs or Lady Gaga's pre-taped performance.
Despite the pre-taped performance, Lady Gaga's VMA appearance was a memorable moment for her fans, as she won the coveted moonperson award and delivered a heartfelt speech about the power of art and connection.
