There's nothing ordinary about the winners at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

The ceremony brought together the biggest and brightest artists across all genres into one room at New York's UBS Arena on Sept. 7. However, only some of music's hottest names walked away with Moon Person trophies at the ceremony, which was hosted by LL Cool J for the second year in a row. (To see every star who stepped out at the 2025 VMAs click here.)

So, who took home a coveted Moon Person? Lady Gaga took home the prize for Artist of the Year and Rosé accepted the win for Song of the Year for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, "APT."

Meanwhile, Mariah Carey walked away with the Video Vanguard Award for her record-breaking career in pop music. And to celebrate the milestone achievement, the Grammy winner sang a show-stopping medley of her biggest songs, including "We Belong Together" and "Always Be My Baby."

And Mariah wasn't the only artist to be honored for their legacy in the industry. Busta Rhymes likewise accepted the Rock The Bells Visionary Award for his contributions to hip-hop during the big night in music, taking the stage to raucous applause as well as he performed several of his hits over the years. 

But win or lose, one thing was certain in all of the 2025 VMAs categories: The competition was stacked. 

Case in point: Lady Gaga faced off against Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd in the Artist of the Year category. Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Justin Bieber, Lorde, Miley Cyrus and Tate McRae all earned nods for Best Pop Artist. 

Plus, rising star sombr—who graced the VMAs stage for the very first time to perform his hit "back to friends"—went up against Alex Warren, Ella Langley, Gigi Perez, Lola Young and The Marías for Best New Artist. 

Curious to know who came out on top? Read on for every star who came out a winner at the 2025 MTV VMAs...

VIDEO OF THE YEAR 

Ariana Grande - “brighter days ahead” 

Billie Eilish - “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” 

Kendrick Lamar - “Not Like Us” 

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - “Die With A Smile”

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - “APT.” 

Sabrina Carpenter - “Manchild”

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti - “Timeless” 

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bad Bunny            

Beyoncé  

Kendrick Lamar

WINNER: Lady Gaga 

Morgan Wallen     

Taylor Swift 

The Weeknd 

SONG OF THE YEAR

Alex Warren - “Ordinary”         

Billie Eilish - “BIRDS OF A FEATHER”  

Doechii - “Anxiety” 

Ed Sheeran - “Sapphire” 

Gracie Abrams - “I Love You, I'm Sorry”        

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - “Die With A Smile”         

Lorde - “What Was That” 

WINNER: ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - “APT.”   

Tate McRae - “Sports Car”    

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti - “Timeless” 

BEST NEW ARTIST

WINNER: Alex Warren 

Ella Langley 

Gigi Perez

Lola Young 

sombr 

The Marías 

BEST POP ARTIST **

Ariana Grande 

Charli xcx 

Justin Bieber 

Lorde 

Miley Cyrus 

Sabrina Carpenter 

Tate McRae 

MTV PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Aug 2024 - Shaboozey - “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”           

Sept 2024 - Ayra Starr - “Last Heartbreak Song”           

Oct 2024 - Mark Ambor - “Belong Together”             

Nov 2024 - Lay Bankz - “Graveyard”     

Dec 2024 - Dasha - “Bye Bye Bye”    

WINNER: Jan 2025 - KATSEYE - “Touch”     

Feb 2025 - Jordan Adetunji - “KEHLANI”       

Mar 2025 - Leon Thomas - “YES IT IS”            

Apr 2025 - Livingston - “Shadow”        

May 2025 - Damiano David - “Next Summer”

June 2025 - Gigi Perez - “Sailor Song” 

July 2025 - ROLE MODEL - “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” 

BEST COLLABORATION

Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs - “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)” 

Kendrick Lamar & SZA - “luther” 

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - “Die With A Smile”

Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton - “Pour Me A Drink” 

ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - “APT.”

Selena Gomez, benny blanco - “Sunset Blvd” 

BEST LATIN SONG

Bad Bunny - “BAILE INoLVIDABLE”             

J Balvin - “Rio” 

KAROL G - “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” 

Peso Pluma - “LA PATRULLA”                

Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos - “Khé?” 

Shakira - “Soltera“ 

BEST K-POP SONG

aespa - “Whiplash”         

JENNIE - “like JENNIE”    

Jimin - “Who” 

JISOO - “earthquake” 

WINNER: LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE - “Born Again” 

Stray Kids - “Chk Chk Boom”    

ROSÉ - “toxic till the end”

BEST AFROBEATS SONG

Asake & Travis Scott - “Active”     

Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott - “TaTaTa”        

MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea - “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)”             

Rema - “Baby (Is It A Crime)” 

Tems ft. Asake - “Get It Right”   

WINNER: Tyla - “PUSH 2 START”           

Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz - “Piece Of My Heart” 

BEST COUNTRY SONG **

Chris Stapleton - “Think I'm In Love With You”             

Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood - “I’m Gonna Love You”

Jelly Roll - “Liar”         

Lainey Wilson - “4x4xU”  

WINNER: Megan Moroney - “Am I Okay?”     

Morgan Wallen - “Smile” 

BEST ALBUM

Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS 

Kendrick Lamar - GNX        

Lady Gaga - Mayhem        

Morgan Wallen - I'm The Problem 

Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet         

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow  

BEST LATIN SONG

Bad Bunny - “BAILE INoLVIDABLE”             

J Balvin - “Rio” 

KAROL G - “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” 

Peso Pluma - “LA PATRULLA”                

Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos - “Khé?” 

Shakira - “Soltera“ 

BEST K-POP SONG

aespa - “Whiplash”         

JENNIE - “like JENNIE”    

Jimin - “Who” 

JISOO - “earthquake” 

WINNER: LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE - “Born Again” 

Stray Kids - “Chk Chk Boom”    

ROSÉ - “toxic till the end”

BEST AFROBEATS SONG

Asake & Travis Scott - “Active”     

Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott - “TaTaTa”        

MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea - “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)”             

Rema - “Baby (Is It A Crime)” 

Tems ft. Asake - “Get It Right”   

WINNER: Tyla - “PUSH 2 START”           

Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz - “Piece Of My Heart” 

BEST COUNTRY SONG **

Chris Stapleton - “Think I'm In Love With You”             

Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood - “I’m Gonna Love You”

Jelly Roll - “Liar”         

Lainey Wilson - “4x4xU”  

WINNER: Megan Moroney - “Am I Okay?”     

Morgan Wallen - “Smile” 

BEST ALBUM

Bad Bunny - DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS 

Kendrick Lamar - GNX        

Lady Gaga - Mayhem        

Morgan Wallen - I'm The Problem 

Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet         

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow  

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In vintage Chanel.

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In vintage Versace.

Head to E! Online's 2024 Video Music Awards page for a full recap of the night's jaw-dropping fashions and every must-see moment.