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Lady Gaga to Perform at VMAs 2025
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Lady Gaga to Perform at VMAs 2025

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MTV has announced that Lady Gaga will perform at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. She joins a lineup that currently includes Busta Rhymes, J Balvin, Ricky Martin, and Sabrina Carpenter, among others. Mariah Carey will receive the Video Vanguard Award. The 2025 VMAs take place on Sunday, September 7, at UBS Arena, in Elmont, New York.

Lady Gaga previously performed at the VMAs in 2009—where she delivered a star-making rendition of “Paparazzi”—and again in 2020 alongside Ariana Grande. She’s eligible for 12 awards this year, the most of any nominee, including Best Artist as well as Video and Song of the Year for her Bruno Mars duet “Die With a Smile.”

Since releasing her new album, Mayhem, in March, Lady Gaga has pulled double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live and headlined the first night of Coachella 2025. Her Mayhem Ball Tour of North America and Europe is set to run through December.

Read about Mayhem in “The Best Music of 2025 So Far.”

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Lady Gaga Added to 2025 MTV VMAs Performance Lineup
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Lady Gaga Added to 2025 MTV VMAs Performance Lineup

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Singer and this year’s most nominated artist makes return to VMAs stage for first time since 2020 Covid-era performance


Lady Gaga will return to the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7 for her first performance on the show in five years.

MTV announced the addition of Gaga — the most nominated artist at this year’s VMAs with 12 nods — on social media Saturday, just over a week before the 2025 show invades New York’s UBS Arena.

“Need all of my fellow Little Monsters to COME TO THE FRONT! Why, you ask?! Oh, because MOTHER MONSTER HERSELF IS PERFORMING AT THE 2025 #VMAs!!!!” MTV wrote.

However, as Lady Gaga has a Mayhem Ball concert scheduled for September 7 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, her VMA performance will likely take place live from that venue, and not the not-so-nearby UBS Arena.

The singer last performed at the (Covid-era and audience-less) VMAs five years ago, delivering a medley of Chromatica songs alongside guest Ariana Grande; the pair also won Song of the Year that night for “Rain on Me,” while Gaga was awarded Artist of the Year.

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This time around, Gaga is up for a dozen awards, most of them tied to her Bruno Mars collaboration “Die With a Smile” (including Video of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Song), while Gaga herself is up for Artist of the Year and Best Album (Mayhem).

Gaga joins a stacked MTV VMA performance lineup that also includes Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, J Balvin, Sombr, Alex Warren, and Conan Gray. 2025 MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award recipient Mariah Carey will also perform. Additionally, Busta Rhymes will be recognized with the inaugural MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin is set to receive the first Latin Icon Award.

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Lady Gaga to Perform at the 2025 MTV VMAs

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Lady Gaga is returning to the MTV Video Music Awards stage.

On Saturday (Aug. 30), MTV announced that the 39-year-old pop superstar will perform at the 2025 VMAs, airing live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The show will be hosted by LL Cool J.

“Need all of my fellow Little Monsters to COME TO THE FRONT! Why, you ask?! Oh, because MOTHER MONSTER HERSELF IS PERFORMING AT THE 2025 #VMAs!!!!” MTV posted on X.

Gaga joins an already stacked lineup of performers, including Jelly Roll, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, Sabrina Carpenter and J Balvin.

This will mark Gaga’s first VMAs performance since 2020, when she took home multiple trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year for “Rain on Me.”

She’s leading the pack at this year’s awards with 12 nominations, followed closely by her “Die With a Smile” collaborator Bruno Mars with 11. Other top contenders include Kendrick Lamar (10), ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter (eight each), Ariana Grande and The Weeknd (seven each) and Billie Eilish (six).

In the lead-up to the show, Gaga has been teasing her next single “Dead Dance,” which is set to debut Sept. 3. The track will be featured in Netflix’s Wednesday series, starring Jenna Ortega. Gaga is also slated to make a surprise cameo in the show.

“Dead Dance” will be Gaga’s first new release since her Mayhem album, which dropped in March and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. She’s currently promoting the set on her Mayhem Ball tour.

This year’s VMAs will be the first to air on CBS, while also simulcasting on MTV and streaming live on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Check out MTV’s announcement on X below.

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Mariah Carey Will Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2025 MTV VMAs
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Mariah Carey Will Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2025 MTV VMAs

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MTV has named Mariah Carey its 2025 Video Vanguard Award recipient. The seven-time MTV Video Music Award nominee will perform a medley of her biggest hits when the show airs live on CBS from UBS Arena in New York on Sept. 7.

The coveted award will be the first VMA the musician has received in her storied career. Carey is nominated this year in the Best R&B Video category for her action flick-themed video for “Type Dangerous.” It’s her first nomination as a lead artist since she was up for Best Female Video for “Touch My Body” in 2008. Other highlight career moments, including “Shake It Off” and “We Belong Together,” earned nods over the years, but the Moonmen never made their way to her.

The honor comes at a prime time for Carey, who will release her 16th studio album Here for It All on Sept. 26. The record marks her first since 2018’s Caution. Though she has largely kept details about the project under wraps, she did share another preview on her latest single “Sugar Sweet” with Shenseea and Kehlani.

For her Video Vanguard Award performance, Carey has quite a few options. She could dominate the performance on her own, with plenty of solo hits to fill the space, but her collaborative well runs deep, too. There’s Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men, Latto, Miguel, Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, and more who could join her for the set.

Earlier this year, Carey similarly received her first-ever BET Award when she was honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award. “My life and career have been quite the adventure,” Carey said during her speech. “It took me a while, but I realized life is far too short to live for anyone else’s approval.”

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Both awards follow Carey’s second shutout from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Carey follows recent Video Vanguard Award recipients Katy Perry, Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Jennifer Lopez, P!nk, and Rihanna.

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VMAs 2025: A Night of Icons and Fresh Energy
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VMAs 2025: A Night of Icons and Fresh Energy

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The MTV VMAs 2025 are set to take over New York’s UBS Arena on September 7, and this year promises to be one of the most exciting editions yet. Known for blending iconic performances with cultural shifts, the VMAs have long been a stage where legends are celebrated and rising stars are crowned. This time, the lineup feels like a true mix of nostalgia and future trends, with the music world buzzing about what’s to come.

A Night Set to Spark

The MTV VMAs 2025 hit New York’s UBS Arena on September 7, promising one of the most thrilling editions yet. This iconic awards show has always merged pop culture legacies with tomorrow’s stars and this year is no exception. Expect nostalgia, boldness, and a spark of the unexpected.

Sabrina Carpenter Returns in Style

Sabrina Carpenter is back on the VMA stage and fans are buzzing. After breaking records on streaming platforms and filling arenas, she’s poised to deliver a standout performance. Her success earlier this year specially that O2 Arena show, gives a glimpse of the bold energy she’ll bring to the VMAs.

A Historic Tribute to Ricky Martin

Latin legend Ricky Martin will receive the prestigious Latin Icon Award. This honor underscores his role in propelling Latin music into mainstream global culture. It’s a nod to his legacy as timeless now as when Livin’ La Vida Loca topped charts.

Bold New Categories Break the Mold

This year’s VMAs aren’t playing it safe. New categories like “Best Afrobeats” and “Best AI-Generated Performance” highlight the industry’s evolution—one rooted in storytelling, rhythms, and innovation. Afrobeats’ inclusion reflects its global reach, while the AI category sparks conversation about creativity’s next frontier.

Fashion Meets Statement

The red carpet always steals attention and this year’s fashion looks will be no exception. Expect bold, theatrical choices paired with personal narratives. Just like when Taylor Swift’s friendship with Blake Lively faced public scrutiny, fashion will spark its own social conversation.

Nostalgia Meets the Next Generation

VMAs shine in the moments that bridge eras. Expect tributes that bring classics alongside Gen Z anthems. These performances create what the VMAs do best: unforgettable, boundary-crossing moments that connect fans across generations.

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