Speaker A
Ricky Martin transported us back to 1999 with a few of his hits.
Highlights from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards featuring Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, and tributes to Ozzy Osbourne.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 MTV VMAs celebrated both established legends and rising stars.
- Awards recognized diverse genres and contributions, including Latin music and visionary artistry.
- Tributes honored late music icons, notably Ozzy Osbourne.
- Performances spanned decades and styles, engaging a wide audience.
- Mariah Carey's first VMA award marked a significant milestone in her career.
Summary
- Ricky Martin performed hits from 1999 and received the first MTV Latin Icon Award, dedicating it to his kids.
- Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year and performed her hit 'Abracadabra.'
- Busta Rhymes was honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
- Ariana Grande won Best Pop and Video of the Year.
- Sabrina Carpenter won Best Album and delivered an emotional performance.
- Performances also included Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Best New Artist Alex Warren.
- A tribute to Ozzy Osbourne featured Youngblood, Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry performing his hits.
- Mariah Carey performed a medley of her hits and accepted the MTV Video Vanguard Award.
- The event featured emotional moments and celebrated iconic contributions to music.
- Elizabeth Sholzy from ABC News provided commentary and expressed enthusiasm for MTV.
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Speaker A
Before being awarded the first MTV Latin Icon Award.
Speaker B
I want to dedicate this, this award to my kids.
Speaker A
Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year and performed her hit, Abracadabra.
Speaker A
Busta Rhymes took home the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
Speaker A
Ariana Grande won Best Pop and Video of the Year.
Speaker A
And Sabrina Carpenter brought the audience to tears.
Speaker A
Also winning Best Album.
Speaker A
Other performers included Post Malone and Jelly Roll.
Speaker A
And the VMA's Best New Artist, Alex Warren, performing one of the hottest hits of the summer.
Speaker A
There was also a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July.
Speaker A
Rocker Youngblood, wearing a cross necklace given to him by Ozzy, opened with Crazy Train.
Speaker A
Then joined Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry on another Ozzy hit.
Speaker A
But it was the legend herself, Mariah Carey, who got the crowd moving.
Speaker A
With a medley of her hits spanning decades, before accepting the MTV Video Vanguard Award.
Speaker C
I can't believe I'm getting my first VMA tonight. I just have one question. What in the Sam Hill were you waiting for?
Speaker A
Elizabeth Sholzy, ABC News.
Speaker C
I love you MTV. I love you. I love you so much. This is amazing.
Topics:2025 MTV Video Music AwardsRicky MartinLady GagaAriana GrandeMariah CareyOzzy Osbourne tributeBest New Artist Alex WarrenMTV Latin Icon AwardRock the Bells Visionary AwardSabrina Carpenter
