Gear up for a night of music royalty with MTV's Video Music Awards 2025.

The jam-packed ceremony, organized by the TV channel and music video pioneer, celebrates the top songs and music videos voted on by fans.

Nominations for this year's VMAs were announced Aug. 5 with pop icon Lady Gaga leading the list with 12 nods, including video of the year, artist of the year and best album, while her "Die with a Smile" collaborator, Bruno Mars, followed closely behind with 11 nominations.

Additionally, the ceremony's coveted awards, which include video of the year, artist of the year and song of the year, are being expanded with new career achievement prizes.

Mariah Carey is slated to receive the coveted Video Vanguard Award and will be performing a medley of her biggest hits live at the ceremony.

"The best-selling female artist of all time will return to the 'VMAs' stage for the first time in 20 years as she accepts the same award she presented to LL Cool J in 1997," MTV said in a news release.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 MTV VMAs.

When are the 2025 MTV VMAs? How to watch

The 2025 MTV VMAs will air live from New York's UBS Arena on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on CBS and MTV.

The awards show will also be available to stream the same day on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers with a premium plan subscription.

While Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not be able to stream the show live, they will have access to view the special on demand the day after the special airs in the U.S. only.

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Who is hosting the 2025 MTV VMAs?

Actor and hip-hop icon LL Cool J has been tapped to host the 2025 MTV VMAs.

The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.

"I enjoy hosting because it's a chance to get close to new fans (and) a chance to see fans that have been along for the journey," Cool J told USA TODAY this week. "I get to see new artists, new acts."

Who is performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs?

The VMAs stage will be lit with a slate of performances by a host of stars including Lady Gaga, who will take the stage for a special world premiere performance, according to MTV, pop princess Sabrina Carpenter, who also performed at last year's ceremony, Conan Gray, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone and Tate McRae.

Other A-list acts filling the marquee alongside Carpenter include: Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin, hip-hop heavyweight Busta Rhymes, Latin pop star J Balvin with DJ Snake and alternative pop newcomers Alex Warren and Sombr.

Contributing: Edward Segarra, USA TODAY

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