Ricky Martin is accepting the inaugural Latin Icon award!

The 53-year-old superstar hit the stage to perform and accept the first-ever award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 7) at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

J Balvin introduced Ricky to the stage, who entered on a high platform, while Jessica Simpson presented him with the Moonperson.

The 2025 VMAs show is airing live on CBS for the first time with LL Cool J returning to host after co-hosting in 2022. Lady Gaga leads the list of nominations this year with 12 nods and she’s part of the star-studded lineup of performers who will appear during the show. Make sure to tune in at 8pm ET/5pm PT for the live show.

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