MTV VMAs 2025 wildest moments - awkward red carpet stunts to emotional tributes
From attention grabbing antics on the red carpet to emotional on stage tributes, there was no shortage of drama at the 2025 MTV VMAs in New York City last night
It was a night for pop divas at the VMAs last night, with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter taking home the big awards and music legend Mariah Carey unveiled as the 2025 Video Vanguard Award honouree.
But, despite being an awards show, the VMAs is also about providing bombshell moments from the red carpet and performances in addition to handing out Moon Person gongs.
Espresso hitmaker Sabrina, 26, used her time on stage to pay homage to VMAs - and general - legend Britney Spears and show her support for the trans community, while YUNGBLUD popped his top on for a few minutes to team up with Aerosmith to deliver a musical tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
Lady Gaga was named artist of the year as she collected four awards at the bash, but had to be a multi-tasking queen and pop off early to perform as part of her Mayhem Ball tour at Madison Square Garden.
Here are all the best bits and bombshells from the VMAs that you - and Lady Gaga - might have missed.
1 of 9 Getting lippy
Doja Cat, the new face of MAC, kicked off the fun by eating her lipstick on the VMAs red carpet
(Image:Billboard via Getty Images)2 of 9 Flashing the flesh
YUNGBLUD tried to pull some focus by stripping off as he headed inside the UBS Arena
(Image:AFP via Getty Images)3 of 9 It's Sabrina, b*tch
Sabrina paid homage to pop legend Britney Spears during her performance
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4 of 9 Protect The Dolls
The Man Child singer also used her time on stage to share her support for the trans community with a collection of pro LGBTQ+ placards
(Image:Billboard via Getty Images)5 of 9 Thank U, Next
Ariana Grande thanked everyone from 'gay people' to 'my therapist' as she accepted the award for best pop for Brighter Days Ahead
(Image:Getty Images for MTV)6 of 9 'Mama, I'm Coming Home'
YUNGBLUD joined Steven Tyler and Joe Perry on stage to deliver a musical tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne
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7 of 9 I Don't Want To Wear A Shirt
The top was off once again for YUNGBLUD as he hung out with Aerosmith
(Image:Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV)8 of 9 Sister Act
Nostalgia for millennials as Jessica and Ashlee Simpson took the VMAs back to the 00s with their cameo
(Image:Billboard via Getty Images)9 of 9 00s fashion
Zara Larsson added to the Y2K vibe with her Paris Hilton inspired outfit
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