Star power may be a given at the VMAs, but music royalty is coming out in full force this year. As MTV's2025 Video Music Awardsquickly approach, the TV channel and music video pioneer is sharing new details from the jam-packed ceremony, whichcelebrates the top songs and music videosvoted on by fans. This comes afterVMA nominations were announcedon Aug. 5. Pop iconLady Gagaleads the nominations with 12 nods, including video of the year, artist of the year and best album, while her "Die with a Smile" collaborator,Bruno Mars, follows closely behind with 11 nominations. While it's unclear if Gaga, who is currently on the road with herMayhem Ball tour, will make a special appearance at the show, MTV has begun unveiling its lineup of performances. Additionally, the ceremony's coveted awards, which include video of the year, artist of the year and song of the year, are being expanded with new career achievement prizes. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 MTV VMAs. MTV VMAs snubs and shocks:See who was left out of nominations On Monday, Aug. 18, MTV announced the first batch of performers for the 2025 VMAs. Pop princessSabrina Carpenter, whoperformed at last year's ceremonyand won her first moon person for song of the year, is slated to take the stage again. Other A-list acts filling the marquee alongside Carpenter include: Puerto Rican superstarRicky Martin, hip-hop heavyweightBusta Rhymes, Latin pop starJ BalvinwithDJ Snakeand alternative pop newcomersAlex Warrenand Sombr. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) Martin, who made his VMAs debut in 1999, will receive the first-everLatin Icon Awardduring the ceremony, in celebration of the singer's historic contributions to the genre. The "Livin' la Vida Loca" singer, who rose to prominence as a member of the boy bandMenudo, has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and is credited with spearheading the Latin pop explosion of the late '90s alongsideJennifer Lopez,Shakira,Marc AnthonyandEnrique Iglesias. At the 1999 MTV VMAs, Martin made history as the first male Latin artist to win the best pop video award. He was also the top winner of the ceremony with five awards. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) Busta Rhymes is set to get his flowers with the inauguralRock the Bells Visionary Award, an honor that pays tribute to the hip-hop icon's decadeslong career and "boundary-breaking cultural impact." The acclaimed rapper, born Trevor George Smith Jr., got his musical start as a member of the rap group Leaders of the New School. Rhymes later launched his solo career with 1996's "The Coming" and became one of hip-hop's leading figures. He has sold 20 million albums worldwide to date. At the2021 MTV VMAs, Rhymesdelivered a medleyof his greatest hits alongside fellow rapper Spliff Star. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) The 2025 MTV VMAs are set to take place on Sept. 7. Actor and hip-hop iconLL Cool Jhas beentapped to host the 2025 MTV VMAs. The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted theVMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emceesNicki MinajandJack Harlow. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) The 2025 MTV VMAs will air live from New York's UBS Arena on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV. The awards show will also be available to stream the same day on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers with apremium plan subscription. Fans can vote in 19 gender-neutral categories by visitingvote.mtv.comthrough Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. ET. Voting for the best new artist category will remain active until the Sept. 7 ceremony. Nominations for social categories will be announced at a later date. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:MTV VMAs 2025: Performers, date, how to vote, how to watch
