2025 MTV VMAs: New York City to Host, CBS to Simulcast, Taylor Swift's 2024 Success

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will be held on September 7 in New York City, broadcast live from the UBS Arena. This year marks a significant change as CBS will simulcast the three-hour event alongside MTV, with a one-hour pre-show airing across Paramount Media Networks. The 2024 VMAs achieved substantial engagement, with over 66.7 million interactions on social media platforms. MTV anticipates another show filled with performances and appearances from prominent figures in the music industry. In 2024, Taylor Swift was the top winner, securing seven awards. These included Artist of the Year and Video of the Year for "Fortnight," her collaboration with Post Malone. "Fortnight" also won Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Song of the Summer, Best Editing, and Best Direction. Megan Thee Stallion hosted the 2024 show.