Here are the artists and celebrities confirmed as performers and presenters for the 2025 edition of the MTV VMAs.
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are set to deliver an unforgettable night of music and entertainment on Sunday, September 7, broadcasting live from New York’s UBS Arena. The main show will air at 2 AM WAT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S., with rap legend LL COOL J serving as host. An impressive lineup of presenters will bring star power to the evening, including Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Nikki Glaser, and Paris Hilton, among others.
Leading up to the main event, the one-hour VMAs Pre-Show will kick off at 1 AM WAT, hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney. This pre-show will simulcast across multiple networks, including MTV, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and VH1, ensuring viewers won’t miss any of the excitement before the main ceremony begins.
Who are the artists performing at the MTV VMAs 2025?
Here are the artists scheduled as performers for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards 2025 (VMAs):
Alex Warren
Bailey Zimmerman feat. The Kid LAROI (Extended Play Stage)
Busta Rhymes (VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award)
Conan Gray
Doja Cat
J Balvin featuring DJ Snake
Jelly Roll
KATSEYE (Pre-Show)
Lady Gaga
Lola Young (Extended Play Stage)
Mariah Carey (MTV Video Vanguard Award)
Megan Moroney (Extended Play Stage)
Post Malone
Tate McRae
Ricky Martin (Latin Icon Award)
Sabrina Carpenter
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Presenters at the MTV VMAs 2025
Here is the full list of award presenters for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs):
Ashlee Simpson Ross
Brittany Snow
Ciara
Drew Barrymore
KPop Demon Hunter’s EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (HUNTR/X)
Ice Spice
Jessica Simpson
Latto
Livvy Dunne
Malin Ackerman
Meg Stalter
Nikki Glaser
Paris Hilton