The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 7, 2025. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) event was held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The fan-voted, show-stopping annual event honored the year’s best musical accomplishments and highlighted elegant red carpet looks from swoon-worthy celebs. This year’s ceremony featured a diverse lineup of nominated artists, including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, and Lady Gaga, who led with an impressive twelve nominations.
One of the most exciting new red carpet arrivals like the amazing comedian Megan Stalter who brought one of our favorite looks to the carpet. Kylie Cooper of Reuters caught a stunning shot of Stalter with the cameras flashing on her. That picture really sums up the electrifying mood of the night.
In addition to Stalter, other notables made their way down the PCS red carpet. LL Cool J, the long-time cultural ambassador of the hip hop genre, brought his cool, def manner. In the meantime, rock god Lenny Kravitz stole the show, as usual, with naughtiness. Those same sentiments and more were echoed by both artists, who added to the star-studded ambience that defined this year’s awards.
The nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards reflected a diverse range of genres and styles. Lady Gaga’s twelve nominations were a testament to her enduring impact, staying power, and popularity in the music industry. Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny upped the electric competition vibes of the event. As a result, they each garnered nominations in multiple categories.
GloRilla, the breakout artist known for her deep tracks and widespread influence on music over the last year, was in attendance. Her appearance represented the impact of new voices being heard on a stage that is ever-changing.
UBS Arena provided the ideal backdrop for an incredible evening. Guests enjoyed and honored the best artistic achievements in the climate of music. Stars collided. Stars mingled and shared their excitement for the evening’s performances and awards. Even on the first day, the energy in the venue was electric, contagious, and truly palpable.
