The MTV Video Music Awards return tonight, giving followers an opportunity to look at their chosen winners in 19 classes, together with greatest collaboration, greatest new artist, greatest choreography and the coveted video of the yr. Social-driven classes added in recent times have created alternatives for lesser-known viral artists and web favorites to take house a Moon Man trophy, making the competitors open to virtually anybody.
This yr’s ceremony shall be hosted by L.L. Cool J and have a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers. Names on the roster embrace Brittany Snow, Ciara, Busta Rhymes, Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin and KPop Demon Hunters stars Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami. Followers of the group will even be excited to know their hit single Golden is nominated for Music of the Summer time.
The most important award of the night time, Artist of the 12 months, consists of a few of music’s strongest names as nominees: Beyoncé, Unhealthy Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Girl Gaga and Taylor Swift. Video of the 12 months options seven nominees, with heavy hitters like Lamar, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars and Billie Eilish all within the operating. In the meantime, Mariah Carey will take the stage as this yr’s Video Vanguard Award honoree, performing a career-spanning set of hits. Carey additionally has new music on the way in which — her upcoming album drops later this month, and her single Sort Harmful is nominated for greatest R&B.
Followers might make their voices heard by casting votes at vote.mtv.com, however votes at the moment are closed. Artists like Alex Warren, Doechii, Leon Thomas, Blake Shelton, Brent Faiyaz and KATSEYE are additionally up for honors throughout a number of totally different classes.
Here is all the pieces it’s essential know to stream the 2025 MTV VMAs reside if you do not have cable or a satellite tv for pc supplier.
How one can watch the 2025 MTV VMAs
You may stream the awards broadcast on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on Paramount Plus Premium and CBS. Proper now, the streaming service is providing a deal that cuts the annual value in half.
Wire-cutters preferring a live TV streaming expertise can watch CBS or the MTV channel’s simulcast on platforms comparable to YouTube TV, DirecTV (take a look at the $30 leisure package deal), Hulu with Dwell TV or Fubo (its new $56-per-month plan carries CBS).
The VMAs shall be out there to stream on Paramount Plus Premium solely, and never the Paramount Plus Important plan. Premium prices $13 per thirty days, or $120 a yr (with none reductions utilized). Every subscription plan comes with a seven-day free trial.
