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THE “2025 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” DELIVERS ITS LARGEST TELEVISION AUDIENCE SINCE 2019, UP +42% FROM LAST YEAR
Last night’s 2025 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS hosted by LL COOL J was the #1 entertainment program of the night, hitting a six-year viewership high and seen by more than 5.5 million viewers on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+. The awards show was up against the “Sunday Night Football” time-period premiere (Raven vs Bills) and finished second in its time period. Watched by more than 5.5 million viewers – #1 Entertainment Program of the night. Most-watched day-of-event VMAs since 2019. Audience up +42% from last year’s airing on MTV and simu...
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“2025 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” (VMAs) SETS POWERHOUSE OZZY OSBOURNE TRIBUTE, AIRING LIVE SEPT. 7 ON CBS
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD and Nuno Bettencourt to Honor “Prince of Darkness” with Must-Watch Salute to the Global Rock Icon Click Here for a Preview The 2025 MTV VMAs today revealed a powerhouse tribute of rock and roll royalty with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD, and Nuno Bettencourt, all coming together for a once-in-a-lifetime performance honoring the legendary “Prince of Darkness” and metal luminary with a medley of his greatest hits. With more than 120 million albums sold worldwide, the global rock icon, multiplatinum singer-songwr...
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“2025 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” REVEALS STAR-PACKED LINEUP OF PRESENTERS, AIRING SEPT. 7 ON CBS
VMAs Pre-Show + Extended Play Stage Presented by Doritos® ** Request Pre-Show + Live Show Broadcast Viewing Links ** The 2025 MTV VMAs today announced a slew of superstar names joining an all-star presenters lineup, plus hosts and performers for the LIVE VMAs Pre-Show and Extended Play Stage, presented by Doritos®. Hosted by LL COOL J, music’s most iconic night is LIVE coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena, airing Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. VMAs Presenters Include: ...
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SOCIAL CATEGORIES REVEALED FOR 2025 MTV VMAs AIRING ON CBS
New Nods for Top Nominees Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae First-Time Nominees Include Addison Rae, Fuerza Regida, and HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI MTV Kicks Off a Week of 24/7 Music Videos Across MTV2, MTV Live, MTV Classic and Pluto TV The 2025 MTV VMAs today announced nominations for two social categories: Best Group and Song of the Summer. All voting will be hosted on @MTV Instagram Story until Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11:00 AM, ET. The 2025 MTV VMAs are LIVE coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT airing on the CBS ...
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GLOBAL SUPERSTARS ADDED TO “2025 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” AIRING SEPT. 7 ON CBS
Conan Gray, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone and Tate McRae join the ever-growing lineup of global superstars performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs hosted by LL COOL J, airing coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Conan Gray Multiplatinum singer-songwriter makes his main stage debut with hit single “Vodka Cranberry” from his fourth studio album, Wishbone, released earlier this month. The 2020 MTV PUSH artist performed from the VMAs Extended Play s...
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Mariah Carey to Receive Video Vanguard Award and Perform at 2025 MTV “VMAs” airing Sept. 7 on CBS
Mariah Carey to Receive Video Vanguard Award and Perform at 2025 MTV “VMAs” airing Sept. 7 on CBS Photo Credit: Ethan James Green Global entertainment icon Mariah Carey will receive the coveted Video Vanguard Award and perform a show-stopping, career-spanning medley of her biggest hits at the 2025 MTV “VMAs” hosted by LL COOL J, LIVE from New York’s UBS Arena airing coast-to-coast Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8PM ET/5PM PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* The best-selling female artist of all time returns to the “VMAs” ...
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First Performers and Honorees revealed for 2025 MTV “VMAs,” airing Sept. 7 on CBS
First Performers and Honorees revealed for 2025 MTV “VMAs,” airing Sept. 7 on CBS Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter and sombr are the first round of superstar performers at the 2025 MTV “VMAs.” Hip-Hop legend Busta Rhymes will receive the MTV VMA Rock The Bells Visionary Award; Global icon Ricky Martin will be honored with the Latin Icon Award. LL COOL J hosts the 2025 MTV “VMAs,” airing LIVE coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8PM ET/5PM PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Param...
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LL COOL J to Host 2025 MTV “VMAs” on CBS
LL COOL J to Host 2025 MTV “VMAs” on CBS Photo Credit: Peter Yang Entertainment icon and GRAMMY® and VMA Award-winner LL COOL J will host the 2025 MTV “VMAs” LIVE coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8PM ET/5 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.* The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Hip-Hop trailblazer will take the “VMAs” reins solo for the first time, after previously serving as co-emcee in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow. He took home his first Moon Person in 1991 for “Best Rap” a...
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Nominations Revealed for 2025 “Video Music Awards” (“VMAs”) on CBS
Nominations Revealed for 2025 “Video Music Awards” (“VMAs”) on CBS Lady Gaga Leads with 12 Nominations;Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ,Sabrina Carpenter & The Weeknd Among Top Contenders 33 First-Time Nominees include Alex Warren, Blake Shelton, Brent Faiyaz, Gigi Perez, KATSEYE, Lainey Wilson, Mac Miller, ROLE MODEL, sombr & The Marías; “Best Country” & “Best Pop Artist” Categories Added Show Airs LIVE from UBS Arena on Sunday, September 7th at 8PM ET/5PM PT on CBS and 150+ Countries Globally Watch Nomination Categories on “CBS Mornings” HERE ...
