2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Pre-show Katseye was announced as a performer for the pre-show on September 2, 2025. Main show The first round of performers were announced on August 18, 2025. Mariah Carey was announced on August 21. The second round was announced on August 26. Lady Gaga was announced on August 30. On September 5, performers for the Ozzy Osbourne tribute were announced. Extended Play stage Extended Play stage performers were announced on September 2, 2025. == Presenters ==

Presenters were announced on September 2, 2025. Pre-show • Nessa – presented Best New Artist and Song of Summer • Kevan Kenney – presented Best R&B and Best Alternative Main show • Lenny Kravitz – presented Artist of the Year • Livvy Dunne – introduced Lola Young and the Extended Play Stage • J Balvin – introduced Ricky Martin • Jessica Simpson – presented the Latin Icon Award • Nikki Glaser – introduced Tate McRae • Paris Hilton – presented Song of the Year • LL Cool J – introduced Busta Rhymes and presented the Rock the Bells Visionary Award • Ice Spice and Latto – presented Push Performance of the Year • Luke Grimes – introduced Post Malone and Jelly Roll • Jon Jones – introduced Bailey Zimmerman and The Kid Laroi • Ariana Grande – introduced Mariah Carey and presented the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award • Rosé – introduced Lady Gaga • Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman – introduced Alex Warren • Jack Osbourne – introduced the Ozzy Osbourne tribute • GloRilla – introduced J Balvin, Justin Quiles, Lenny Tavárez and DJ Snake • Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami – presented Best Album • Alix Earle – introduced Megan Moroney • Megan Stalter – introduced Sombr • Ciara – presented Best Pop • Ashlee Simpson Ross and Jessica Simpson – presented Best Collaboration • Katseye – introduced Conan Gray • LL Cool J – presented Video of the Year == Winners and nominees ==

The nominees were announced on August 5, 2025, with two new award categories–Best Country and Best Pop Artist. The nominees in the social categories–Best Group and Song of Summer–were announced on August 29. Lady Gaga led with twelve nominations. She is followed by Bruno Mars with eleven, Kendrick Lamar with ten, Sabrina Carpenter with nine, Rosé with eight, Ariana Grande with seven, Billie Eilish, Tate McRae and The Weeknd with six each, Charli XCX with five, and Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Morgan Wallen with four each. Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. Voted categories The winners of the following categories are chosen by fan votes. The first round of voting, known as the "General Voting Period", began on August 5 at 12:00 p.m. ET for the categories which nominees were announced on the same day, and concluded on September 5 at 6 p.m. ET. Voting for Best New Artist continues until the end of the ceremony. Professional categories The winners of the following categories were chosen by industry professionals. ==Special awards==

The recipients of the Rock the Bells Visionary and Latin Icon awards were announced on August 18, 2025. The recipient of the Video Vanguard was announced on August 21. • Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey • Rock the Bells Visionary Award: Busta Rhymes • Latin Icon Award: Ricky Martin ==Artists with multiple wins and nominations==