Culture September 7, 2025

MTV VMAs 2025: Stylish looks from the red carpet arrivals

WATCH: Big wins, big moments at 2025 MTV VMAs

Some of music's biggest stars stepped out on the red carpet Sunday night for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

The awards took place this year at the UBS Arena in New York.

Nominated artists included Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd and Lady Gaga, who led all nominees with 12 total nominations.

Take a look below at some of the best looks from the red carpet.

Sabrina Carpenter

Jessica Simpson

Ricky Martin

LL Cool J

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LL Cool J poses on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, Sept. 7, 2025.

Ariana Grande

Ice Spice

Ciara

Katseye

Lenny Kravitz

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Lenny Kravitz poses on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, Sept. 7, 2025.

Tate McRae

GloRilla

Megan Stalter

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Megan Stalter poses on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, Sept. 7, 2025.

Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson Ross

Paris Hilton and Nicky Hilton

Busta Rhymes

Frankie Grande

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Frankie Grande poses on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, Sept. 7, 2025.

Marko Monroe

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Marko Monroe attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 7, 2025, in Elmont, New York.