Wed Sep 10 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Sabrina Carpenter Shine at Female-Focused VMAs**
**New York, NY** – The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) celebrated a year in music dominated by female artists at the UBS Arena in New York on Sunday night. Lady Gaga emerged as a major winner, securing four awards, including the coveted Artist of the Year, despite notable absences from competitors like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Gaga dedicated her win to her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and her loyal fan base, the “Little Monsters.”
Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each took home three Moon Person trophies. Grande’s “Brighter Days Ahead” won Video of the Year, while Carpenter snagged Album of the Year for Short n’ Sweet and the inaugural Best Pop Artist award.
The ceremony, hosted by LL Cool J, featured several memorable moments. Gaga, who led the nominations with 12 nods, now sits in third place on the all-time VMA leaderboard with 22 wins. Her post-awards performance at Madison Square Garden, featuring “Abracadabra” and “The Dead Dance,” captivated fans.
Other notable winners included Rosé (APT), who gave an emotional speech about acceptance, Megan Moroney, who made history as the first Best Country winner, and Mariah Carey, who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Shakira claimed the Latin prize, while Tyla won for Best Afrobeats.
The night also included live performances from a variety of artists and paid tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, with a performance of his iconic tracks. Ricky Martin and Busta Rhymes were also honored for their contributions to music.
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