The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are staying in our good graces.

Because stars like Sabrina Carpenter , Ricky Martin , Alex Warren and J Balvin are all set to take to the main stage at New York’s UBS Arena on Sept. 7 to deliver unforgettable performances.

After all, the “Espresso” singer—who is nominated for eight awards, including Video of the Year for her “Manchild” music video—caused quite the commotion at last year’s award show when she recreated Britney Spears ’ iconic kiss with Madonna from the 2003 VMAs during her medley of “Please Please Please,” “Taste” and “Espresso.”

Before breaking into her song “Taste,” the 26-year-old strutted to a backtrack of the bridge to Britney’s song “Oops!… I Did It Again” and welcomed two background dancers: an astronaut in a

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