See the Celebrities at the MTV Award Show (Updates)

Some of the entertainment world’s biggest stars are lighting up the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

The award show, which honors a slew of the hottest performers, will be live from New York’s UBS Arena, where celebrities are already showing off daring looks on the red carpet.

Where to Watch the VMAs Red Carpet

The one-hour pre-show begins at 7 p.m. ET before the main event starts at 8 p.m. ET.

Visit here to learn more about how to watch.

LL Cool J will be hosting this year’s show, and Mariah Carey is set to perform and receive the Video Vanguard Award. Ricky Martin will also perform and receive the Latin Icon Award. Other performers include Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae and Lady Gaga.

Some of the presenters are “The Hunting Wives” stars Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow; Ashlee Simpson Ross; EJAE, REI AMI and Audrey Nuna of “KPop Demon Hunters”; and Paris Hilton.

Black seems to be the popular color so far on this year’s VMAs red carpet, although there’s also a mix of some white and red. Many of the looks from celebs also include dark, edgy makeup.

VMAs Red Carpet 2025 Looks

Doja Cat

Ricky Martin

Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson Ross

Olandria Carthen

Nic Vansteenberghe

Malin Åkerman

Brittany Snow

Sabrina Carpenter

Lenny Kravitz

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Simone Smith and LL Cool J

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Ariana Grande

Paris Hilton

FKA twigs

Jessica Simpson