The MTV video Music Awards (VMA), considered the world’s biggest and most prestigious, was a celebration of glamour, glitz, and grand performances for music lovers around the world. The ceremony was held at the UBS Arena in New York. It was special for the artists Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Sabrina Carpenter.
The first glimpse of female power in the music industry was seen, Gaga won four awards, while Ariana Grande won the “Best Video of the Year” award, which earned her the honor of winning the biggest award, and Sabrina Carpenter drew attention to the awards ceremony with her performance.
Five big moments from the VMA and their significance
Lady Gaga and her award earnings
She once again proved that she is the music industry’s leader in 2025 by winning four awards at the VMAS. Gaga received a total of 12 nominations at this ceremony.
She won four Moon Person Awards, including “Artist of the Year,” which was a major milestone for her. “Being an artist is about bringing people together from all over the world,” she said while accepting the award.
After accepting the award, Gaga performed live at Madison Square Garden in concert. “Abracadabra” and “The Dead Dance” were particularly well-received. Her gothic-style music video, directed by Tim Burton, also received a huge response.
Ariana Grande’s awards
Ariana Grande won another big award at the VMAS, winning three awards, including the prestigious “Best Video of the Year” award, and was also given special praise for her video “Brighter Days Ahead.”
“My recent work has taught me every day that it is possible to heal from trauma. If you are also on that journey, keep going because brighter days are sure to come “Ariana said this in her speech. This message was very inspiring for her fans.
Sabrina Carpenter – Performance and awards she won
Sabrina Carpenter is a favorite star of young audiences, she has won three awards at the VMAS.
Best Album (Short N Sweet)
Best Pop Artist
Best Visual Effects (Manchild)
Her performance caught everyone’s attention, and she also performed with drag queens and trans dancers holding signs saying “In Trans We Trust” and “Protect the Dolls”.
Mariah Carey’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Classic Performance
Mariah Carey’s Video Vanguard Award was a big moment at the VMAS, she won the first award for the R&B song “Dangerous”. At the same time, she was given an honor like Lifetime Achievement
A new face of music and an honor for diversity.
New with big stars at the VMAS Artists were also honored.
Megan Moroney won the first ever “Best Country Artist” award.
South Korean band Blackpink was honored as “Best Group” while Bruno Mars and Rosé’s APT won “Song of the Year.”
All of these awards ceremonies proved that the VMAS is a world-class event, with female artists dominating this year’s ceremony, with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Sabrina Carpenter showing that women are not just singers but changemakers in the music industry.