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VMAs 2025- Stars Styles, Best Dressed and Surprises from the Big Night
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards held at New York’s UBS Arena was a night full of memorable performances from artists such as Tate McRae who first took the stage and opened the show by performing her hit “Revolving Door,” which is nominated for Best Editing, Mariah Carey earned the Vanguard Award and also Sabrina Carpenter took home best Album of the Year. Many musicians were handed various awards for different categories from Video of the year to Artist of the year and many more. Of course we can’t miss Ariana Grande, the star of the night who was the biggest winner, winning three awards including the Video of the Year Award.
But before we continue to dive deeper into the night, let’s take a look at what the red carpet offered. It was full of bold fashion choices, like Olandria Carthen’s heart-shaped red corset dress with the fabric following gently behind her to the dramatic moments of Doja Cat’s chewing on her lipstick after applying it on the red carpet or Tyler who embraced the no-pants rule rocking a Vintage Chanel. This is the VMAs we’re looking at here, what do you expect? It delivered plenty of unpredictable moments. Ahead are our top best dressed of the night.
Tyla’s Revamped Vintage Chanel
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After being nominated for two awards, Tyla walked down the red carpet wearing a 1993 vintage Chanel top as a dress. The 23-year old SouthAfrican Afro-beat singer wore the designer piece swapping pants for black briefs underneath, and Chanel logo for a thin chain on her waist that dropped with a gold medallion. The beige corset top had a black embroidery with the perfect tailoring. She outdid herself by reworking the piece originally worn as a top by the supermodel Claudia Schiffer during the Spring/Summer 1993 runway.
Aside from the length of the dress, another detail that drew attention was her accessories, she stacked up gold Pandora pieces. From her neckline to her wrist, the singer layered several sizes of jewelries.
She also wore a gold anklet that complemented her black pointed heels. Her full outfit was designed with stylist Ron Hartleben.
Sabrina Carpenter in Valentino
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The star who is nominated for eight awards, including Best Pop Artist and Video of the Year swapped her signature short corseted minidress to a floor-length fitted red gown designed by Valentino and diamond Tiffany & Co. jewelry. The customized lace gown was adorned with sequins placed in floral embellishments.
She carried a pink maribu-feathered boa, wore her hair in her usual blonde waves gently falling on her shoulders and kept her makeup neatly glammed, giving her a classic Hollywood-inspired look.
Doja Cat in Balmain
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Whenever Doja steps into a red carpet, we expect nothing less than drama. She arrived in a blue and yellow Balmain mini dress with a plunged neckline, slightly off-shoulder that had pink crystal embellishments.
She accessorized with sapphire and diamond bold earrings from Chopard, yellow platform heels that stole the spotlight and a $5,995 Judith Leiber Couture lipstick clutch from which she pulled out a red lipstick and reapplied it on the red carpet.
The 29-year old singer was nominated this year for Song of the Summer for “Jealous Type,” and won the best K-pop for “Born Again,” her collaboration with Lisa and Raye.
Ariana Grande Fendi’s polka dot
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Our most iconic winner of the night first stepped onto the red carpet wearing a strapless Black and white polka-dot Fendi gown, with voluminous pale pink peplum styled by Law Roach. It was inspired by a dress worn by Silvia Venturini in the 1980s.
She wore her hair in her signature ponytail, adorned with a bow made from the same fabric as her dress.
Later that evening, Grande changed into three other dresses for the occasion.
Ciara in Schiaparelli
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Seems like almost everyone has a touch of red, Ciara stepped into the red carpet looking hot in a red oversized bomber jacket minidress, by Schiaparelli. The hybrid set had large silver zippers matching her jewelry, and an excess fabric that fell at one side giving the outfit a less daring finish.
Her hair was tied back neatly in a sleek bun and her makeup was nothing short of glamorous. She completed the look with an invisible looking pointy toe heels.
Summer Walker in a Bermuda capris
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Walker paid homage to one of the most iconic red carpet moments with a look inspired by Pamela Anderson’s 1999 VMAs look.
She arrived in a white corset paired with body-hugging crystal-embellished Bermuda capris, trading Anderson’s original pink ensemble to a fluffy blue hat. Accessorized with a diamond necklace and an open-toe heels that tied the look together.
Sombr in a black ensemble
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How can we finish off this list without mentioning Sombr. The singer and songwriter was nominated for The Best New Artist and won Best Alternative. He wore a black Valentino suit that had intricate floral patterns on the sleeves and above the mid-section tailored to perfection. A silk scarf wrapped around his waist and black shoes which had silver embroidery. The overall look was sharp and put together.
Who Took Home the Moon Person Trophies
The stars of the night were Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Rosé.
Here’s the breakdown:
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Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for “Die With a Smile” (with Bruno Mars).
Ariana Grande won Video of the Year, Best Pop, and Best Long Form Video — all awarded for “Brighter Days Ahead “
Rosé (of BLACKPINK) & Bruno Mars took Song of the Year with “APT”. — a significant win for K-pop mainstream recognition.
Sabrina Carpenter secured both Album of the Year (Short n’ Sweet) and Best Pop Artist.
Alex Warren was named Best New Artist, while Tate McRae earned Song of Summer for “Just Keep Watching”.
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Special Honors: Mariah Carey (Video Vanguard), Ricky Martin (Latin Icon), Busta Rhymes (Rock the Bells Visionary)
Genre-Specific Highlights
• Doechii won Best Hip-Hop.
• Shakira scored Best Latin Video.
• Tyla was awarded Best Afrobeats Video.
• Sombr took home Best Alternative.
• LISA (ft. Doja Cat & RAYE) scored Best K-Pop Video.
• Megan Moroney won the inaugural Best Country Song award.
• BLACKPINK earned Best Group.
This year’s VMAs were full of surprises, filled with big wins, bold fashion, and exciting performances. From Ariana Grande’s emotional three-award sweep to Lady Gaga’s commanding presence and Sabrina Carpenter’s well-deserved recognition, the night proved once again why the VMAs remain one of music’s most anticipated events.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Mariska Hargitay hosting the ceremony. Widow’s Bay won Outstanding Comedy Series, while The Pitt took Outstanding Drama Series for the second consecutive year. DTF St. Louis won Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
Widow’s Bay led the telecast with six wins, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actor for Matthew Rhys, Supporting Actress for Kate O’Flynn, Supporting Actor for Stephen Root, Writing for Katie Dippold and Directing for Hiro Murai. The series finished the overall Emmy season with 14 awards, breaking the previous record of 13 held by The Studio.
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Matthew Rhys also won Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me, making him the first performer to win two lead acting Emmys in the same year. Noah Wyle won Lead Actor in a Drama Series for The Pitt, while Rhea Seehorn received Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Pluribus.
Jean Smart won Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks, her fifth consecutive Emmy in the category. The win brought her career total to eight, tying her with Cloris Leachman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney for the most acting Emmys won by a performer. Janney reached the same total after winning Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat.
Sally Field won Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest winner in the category. Tom Pelphrey won Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Task, while Saul Metzstein and Vince Gilligan won for directing and writing in drama for Slow Horses and Pluribus, respectively.
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2026 Emmy Awards Winners
Drama
Outstanding Drama Series
The Pitt
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Rhea Seehorn, Pluribus
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Tom Pelphrey, Task
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Saul Metzstein, Slow Horses
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Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Vince Gilligan, Pluribus
Comedy
Outstanding Comedy Series
Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Matthew Rhys, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Kate O’Flynn, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Stephen Root, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Katie Dippold, Widow’s Bay
Limited or Anthology Series
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
DTF St. Louis
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Sally Field, Remarkably Bright Creatures
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Matthew Rhys, The Beast in Me
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Linda Cardellini, DTF St. Louis
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
David Harbour, DTF St. Louis
Variety and Reality
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Traitors
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held on September 5 and 6, with additional winners announced across acting, variety, reality, animation, craft and technical categories. Those awards are part of the overall 2026 Emmy results but were presented separately from the September 14 Primetime telecast.
BTS will not submit music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards. The announcement came shortly after the Recording Academy unveiled a new category, Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
In a joint statement posted to social media, the group confirmed that neither recent singles nor material from their March album “ARIRANG” would be entered this year.
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“We have decided not to submit our work to this year’s Grammy Awards,” the statement read. “We hope music can be heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages.”
The statement reflects the group’s view that music should be judged on its own merits rather than being defined by region or language.
The Recording Academy introduced Best Asian Pop Music Performance to recognize excellence in K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop forms. To qualify, recordings must feature an Asian language prominently. Songs performed entirely in English are not eligible. The Academy described it as an expansion of representation.
BTS, however, framed the issue differently. Their statement suggests concern that geography and language could become the primary lens for evaluation, rather than the music itself.
It touches on a long-running debate: should international artists be celebrated within a dedicated category, or should they compete, and be judged, in the general field?
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said he was disappointed but respected the decision. He also clarified that artists who do submit to genre categories remain eligible for the top awards, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.
The decision also comes at an important time for the group. “ARIRANG” is BTS’ first full album since all seven members completed military service and reunited. It was led by “SWIM,” an English-language single that became one of the group’s biggest releases of the year. Despite five prior Grammy nominations, including nominations for “Dynamite,” “Butter,” and “My Universe” with Coldplay, the group has yet to win a Grammy.
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The decision marks a rare move by one of the world’s most influential music groups, choosing to step back from the Grammy submission process even as a new category appears designed to recognize more Asian pop artists.
Their absence will be noticed during the next Grammy season. The move is unlikely to diminish BTS’s standing as one of the world’s biggest music acts.
Whether the new category succeeds in broadening representation or further compartmentalizes it will be tested in the coming years. For now, BTS has made its stance clear. The focus, at least for 2027, is not on awards campaigns. It is on the idea that music should be heard on its own terms.
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The 98th Academy Awards celebrated a night of film success, with several films claiming multiple wins across major categories. From top honors like Best Picture and Best Director, the ceremony highlighted the year’s most acclaimed films.
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“One Battle After Another” claimed Best Picture, marking a major achievement for the film. Paul Thomas Anderson received Best Director, a recognition. The movie also won Best Adapted Screenplay and Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor.
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“Sinners” also won four Oscars across multiple categories. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor, while Ryan Coogler received Best Original Screenplay.
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Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in “Hamnet.” Her success at the Oscars was a continuation of a strong awards season performance. Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for “Weapons.”
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The animation and music categories highlighted KPop Demon Hunters, which took home Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden.”
The Academy also recognized international films and documentaries. Sentimental Value won Best International Feature and “Mr. Nobody” Against Putin won Documentary Feature. The results reflected the strong international presence among this year’s nominees and winners.
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The technical categories were distributed across several films. “Frankenstein” won several awards for its production design and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” won Best Visual Effects. “F1” won Best Sound.
One Battle After Another and Sinners emerged as the night’s leading winners, each securing multiple awards across major categories. Other movies won awards in categories.
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