Pop sensation Lady Gaga shines brightly as the main celeb
The MTV Video Music Awards 2025 was a night to remember, with a host of memorable performances and significant achievements.
Sabrina Carpenter topped the charts once again with her latest album, Man's Best Friend, released at the end of August. However, it was her previous album, Short n'Sweet, that earned her the coveted VMA for Album of the Year. During her performance of her new track Tears, she was surrounded by drag queens holding signs supporting trans rights, adding a powerful message to her performance.
Lady Gaga, the Artist of the Year, delivered a breathtaking performance that harkened back to the extravagance of her early days. She performed her songs Abracadabra and The Dead Dance, and was crowned with 12 nominations. Despite not winning the Song of the Year award, which went to APT. by South Korean singer Rosé featuring Bruno Mars, Gaga thanked her fans and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, during her acceptance speech.
Ricky Martin was another highlight of the night, receiving the first-ever Latin Icon Award at the MTV Video Music Awards. The award was not presented at the 2023 event; instead, Martin received it at the 2025 VMAs from Jessica Simpson. Martin delivered an electrifying performance that left the audience in awe.
Steven Tyler, the iconic frontman of Aerosmith, faced some challenges during his performance. Tyler has irreversible vocal cord issues that forced him to retire from touring last year. He found it challenging to sing "Mama I'm Coming Home," a signature ballad of Ozzy Osbourne. However, Yungblud kindly stepped in to help Tyler sing the final notes of the song.
Yungblud also paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, covering "Crazy Train" and "Changes" by Black Sabbath. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey was honoured at the MTV Video Music Awards, but details about the honour were not provided.
In conclusion, the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 was a night filled with memorable performances and significant achievements. From Sabrina Carpenter's powerful message to Lady Gaga's breathtaking performance, and from Ricky Martin's electrifying show to Yungblud's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the event was a true celebration of music and artistry.
