Lady Gaga to Perform at the MTV Video Music Awards: Essential Information About the Event

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are set to return on September 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern, and this year's event promises to be an unforgettable one. The show will air on CBS for the first time, and it will also be simulcast on MTV and available for streaming on Paramount+ in the United States.

This year, the VMAs will honour some of the biggest names in music. Lady Gaga leads the nominations with 12 nods, making her the artist with the most nominations in a single year. She will also take the stage as a performer. Gaga's career at the VMAs spans over a decade, with a total of 57 nominations throughout her career.

Joining Gaga on the list of honourees is the legendary Ricky Martin, who will receive the inaugural Latin Icon Award. Martin, known for his iconic hits like "Livin' la Vida Loca" and "She Bangs," will join the ranks of past Latin Icon Award recipients, including Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, and Shakira.

Another honouree at this year's VMAs is Busta Rhymes, who will receive the first ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. Rhymes, known for his energetic performances and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, will be the first recipient of this new award.

In addition to the honourees, the VMAs will feature performances from some of the biggest names in music. Lady Gaga will take the stage, as will Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Conan Gray, and Tate McRae. In a nod to hip-hop's 50th anniversary, LL Cool J performed in an all-star tribute last year, and he will be hosting this year's event without Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.

One of the most anticipated performances of the night will be from LL Cool J himself, who is up for the best hip-hop award for his single "Murdergram Deux" featuring Eminem. The single is part of LL Cool J's most recent album, "THE FORCE," which released in September and was his first album in 11 years.

Fan voting for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards is now open, with voting closing on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Eastern. Fans can vote across the 19 categories on the VMAs website. Don't miss out on your chance to help choose the winners of this year's VMAs!

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are shaping up to be an unforgettable event, with some of the biggest names in music coming together to celebrate the best in music videos. Be sure to tune in on September 7 to see all the action!

Lady Gaga to Perform at the MTV Video Music Awards: Essential Information About the Event