2025 VMAs Red Carpet: All the Major Arrivals (PHOTOS)
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are here. The annual event, which takes place in New York City’s UBS Arena, is being simulcast on its longtime cable network as well as, for the first time ever, CBS.
LL Cool J emcees the event, which will honor legends of music like Mariah Carey (with the Video Vanguard Award), Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary Award), and Ricky Martin (Latin Icon Award). The event will also feature performances from artists such as Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin ft. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, sombr, Conan Gray, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, and Tate McRae.
Among the nominees for the evening’s biggest prizes: Taylor Swift (who is not expected to attend), Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, Carpenter, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Charli xcx. Presenters include Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, KPop Demon Hunter‘s EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (Huntr/x), Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Malin Akerman, Megan Stalter, Nikki Glaser, and Paris Hilton.
So, perhaps needless to say, this will be a star-studded event, and you won’t want to miss out on all of the red carpet looks. Find the biggest and boldest arrivals below (and keep refreshing as this will be updated throughout the night).
MTV Video Music Awards 2025, Sunday, September 7, 8/7c, MTV & CBS
Ciara
Ciara slayed in a red ensemble.
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson knows how it’s done.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton ALWAYS brings the heat.
Ariana Grande
Surprise! Ariana Grande was pretty in polka dots for her unexpected appearance.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter absolutely slayed her red carpet look.
GloRilla
GloRilla brought the plaid to the carpet.
Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser kept it simple in her black dress.
LL Cool J & Wife Simone Smith
Host LL Cool J was supported by his wife on the big night.
Brittany Snow & Malin Akerman
The ladies of The Hunting Wives looked stunning.
Snooki
Snooki rocked her signature look at the event.
Megan Moroney
Country queen Megan Moroney knows how to serve.
Tate McRae
Tate McRae wowed in white.
Livvy Dunne
Livvy Dunne looked fierce in her all-black ensemble.
Meg Stalter
Meg Stalter always knows how to keep things interesting when it comes to fashion.
Mike 'The Situation' & Lauren Sorrentino
The Jersey Shore couple had a special date night at the VMAs.
Dasha
Country star Dasha was red hot on the carpet.
Ashlee Simpson Ross looked stunning ahead of her presenting duties.
Brianna Mazzola, Nori Royale, and Wennely Quezada of "3QUENCY"
The Building the Band winners were all smiles on the red carpet.
Cara Maria Sorbello
The Challenge star Cara Maria Sorbello rocked bright yellow for the event.
Frankie Grande
Frankie Grande made a statement in his bold ensemble.
MrBeast and Thea Booysen
MrBeast and Thea Booysen lit up the red carpet.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat wore sky high heels with her mini dress.
Gabby Windey
As always, Gabby Windey knows how to make an entrance.
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