The MTV Video Music Awards 2025 at New York’s UBS Arena brought out the best and boldest in fashion. See all the celebrities on the red carpet.

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. 

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.

And Sabrina Carpenter was a busy woman, earning nine nods while BLACKPINK‘s Rosé was on her way with eight. (.)

As for the much-coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award? Mariah Carey joined past recipients such as Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Pink, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna.

Meanwhile, Busta Rhymes was honored with the first-ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award, with Ricky Martin receiving the inaugural Latin Icon Award.

But those were just the stars up for a Moon Person. This year’s lineup of performers boasted tons of big names as well, including Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae and Conan Gray. Of course, Mariah, Nusta and Ricky were also slated to perform a medley of hits celebrating their respective careers.

But before they hit the stage, read on to see all the stars on the red carpet.

Ashlee Simpson

Rebecca Black

Taylor Momsen

Doja Cat

Gabby Windey

Zara Larsson

Frankie Grande

Colin Kaepernick & Nessa Diab

KATSEYE

Dasha

Valentina Ferrer

Mr. Beast & Thea Booysen

Symone

Eva Gutowski

Source: www.eonline.com