The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are right here, and this yr, CBS is the one saying, “I would like my MTV!” The published channel is airing the awards present for the primary time, whereas MTV, a company sibling on cable, is simulcasting all of the motion at New York Metropolis’s UBS Area. However for those who’re a cord-cutter, there are many streaming choices, too.
The 2025 MTV VMAs air dwell tonight, Sunday, September 7, at 8/7c on CBS, with a simulcast on MTV. You’ll additionally set your dial to MTV if you wish to take a look at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Present, cohosted by Kevan Kenney and Nessa, at 7/6c.
The VMAs can even stream on Paramount+ in the US. In response to a press launch, Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers can stream the present dwell, both by way of the dwell feed of their native CBS affiliate or an on-demand possibility. Paramount+ Important subscribers, in the meantime, received’t be capable to stream the VMAs dwell however will be capable to entry the present on-demand beginning tomorrow, Monday, September 8.
Different streaming companies that embody MTV of their bundle embody FuboTV, Hulu + Reside TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV’s Blue bundle with MTV, per CBS Information.
LL Cool J is internet hosting this yr’s VMAs, and Mariah Carey will obtain the Video Vanguard Award. Performers embody YUNGBLUD, Nuno Bettencourt, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, all of whom will unite for a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne.
For the third time in her profession, Woman Gaga led the sector of VMA nominees this yr, with 12 nods. Shut on her heels are Bruno Mars with 11 and Kendrick Lamar with 10. Then come ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter with eight apiece, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd with seven, Billie Eilish with six, and Charli xcx with 5.
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are each nominated for Artist of the 12 months, in the meantime, and a win by both would break their tie. Thus far, they each have 30 Video Music Awards to their identify, TMZ experiences.
Swift, nevertheless, can be a no-show on the VMAs tonight, per E! Information, and there’s no phrase on whether or not Queen Bey will make a royal look.
2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Sunday, September 7, 8/7c, CBS, MTV & Paramount+
2025 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Present, Sunday, September 7, 8/7c, MTV & Paramount+