Prepare for style that’s out of this world.
As the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 kicked off on Sept. 7, the best and brightest stars in music descended upon the UBS Arena in New York wearing their boldest looks yet.
Doja Cat turned heads on the red carpet in a colorful diamond checkered mini dress featuring a plunging neckline adorned with pink sparkles, while Bachelor Nation’s Gabby Windey left little to the imagination in a black lacy gown with jaw-dropping cutouts.
And with so many Moon Person trophies up for grabs, the competition heading into the LL Cool J-hosted award show—broadcasting for the first time on CBS and livestreaming on Paramount+ with a simulcast on MTV—was as fierce as the fashion.
Lady Gaga led the pack of nominees with a whopping 12 nods, including in the Artist of the Year category against Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Morgan Wallen. Following closely behind the Mother Monster was her “Die With a Smile” collaborator Bruno Mars, who racked up 11 nominations ahead of the ceremony.
