The MTV Video Music Awards are back and expected to bring some of the biggest names in music together once again.

The 2025 VMAs, where fans vote for their top artists, songs and performances over the past year, air Sunday, Sept. 7, with LL Cool J set to host.

Lady Gaga leads the nominations with 12 nods, with Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, ROSÉ, Sabrina Carpenter and The Weeknd among the top competitors.

Sabrina Carpenter is set to perform during the 2025 VMAs. Kevin Mazur / Getty Images

This year brings first-time nominations to 33 artists, including Blake Shelton, Gigi Perez, Lainey Wilson, Mac Miller and Role Model, among others.

In addition to the awards, the VMAs showcase a night full of extravagant performances. The upcoming show has Carpenter, Post

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