‎2025 MTV VMAs Kick Off at UBS Arena with LL Cool J Hosting and Star-Studded Performances

By: Shawn
‎The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards have officially arrived at UBS Arena in New York City, where the biggest names in music and entertainment are taking over the red carpet.
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‎LL Cool J is hosting the annual ceremony, which promises a night of show-stopping performances and headline-worthy moments.
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‎The 2025 MTV VMAs light up New York’s UBS Arena with LL Cool J hosting, top performances, A-list presenters, and major award nominees.
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‎The live lineup features Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, Conan Gray, Doja Cat, J Balvin, DJ Snake, Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tate McRae.
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‎Presenters confirmed for the evening include Alix Earle, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, Latto, Lenny Kravitz, Livvy Dunne, Luke Grimes, Malin Akerman, Megan Stalter, Nikki Glaser, Paris Hilton, and Rosé.
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‎Video of the Year will be a major highlight, with nominations for Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Rosé and Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, and The Weeknd with Playboi Carti.
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‎The Artist of the Year category brings fierce competition, featuring Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd.
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‎The 2025 MTV VMAs begin at 8 p.m. EST, airing live on MTV, CBS, and streaming on Paramount+.

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The “Jersey Shore” cast: Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Lauren Sorrentino, DJ Pauly D, Nikki Hall, and Ronnie Ortiz-Magro

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Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman

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J Balvin

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LL Cool J

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Lenny Kravitz

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Thea Booysen and MrBeast

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Ashlee Simpson

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Sombr

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Taylor Momsen

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Gabby Windey

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Rebecca Black

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Ricky Martin

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Tate McRae 

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