The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards proved brighter days are already here.
The annual award show honoring the best music videos from the last year has come and gone, with Lady Gaga walking away the biggest winner, taking home four Moon Person trophies during the Sept. 7 ceremony.
The “Abracadabra” singer was followed by Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande with three, while Bruno Mars and Tate McRae each took home two.
The ceremony also saw Mariah Carey honored with the annual Video Vanguard Award, given to artists for their “outstanding contributions” and who have made a “profound impact” on music videos and popular culture.
And indeed, over the years Mariah has been nominated for eight VMAs. The 56-year-old made her debut at the award show back in 1991, where she per