MTV VMAs 2025 WINNERS: Ariana Grande shocks as she earns top honor while Lady Gaga upsets Taylor

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Ariana Grande shocked as she triumphed over Lady Gaga who had the most nominations at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on night where the Abracadabra hitmaker upset Taylor Swift.

The 32-year-old hitmaker - who made the worst dressed list on the red carpet - ended the night by earning top honor for Video of the Year for Brighter Days Ahead.

It was quite the surprise result as she faced stiff competition including: Billie Eilish - Birds of a Feather, Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With a Smile, Rosé & Bruno Mars - Apt., Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild, and The Weeknd & Playboi Carti - Timeless.
Ariana concluded her acceptance speech with a sweet message about optimism.

She said: 'This project is about the hard work that is healing all different kinds of drama and coming home to our young selves including safety and our own lives which is a lifelong process on a daily exercise.

'If you're on their journey please continue because I promise there are brighter days ahead. This is ridiculous.'
The top honor was the second award Ariana earned as earlier in the evening she took home Best Pop also for Brighter Days Ahead.

The 32-year-old hitmaker triumphed over Alex Warren - Ordinary, Ed Sheeran - Sapphire, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With a Smile, Rosé & Bruno Mars - Apt., and Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild.
The top honor was the second award Ariana earned as earlier in the evening she took home Best Pop also for Brighter Days Ahead.

The 32-year-old hitmaker triumphed over Alex Warren - Ordinary, Ed Sheeran - Sapphire, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With a Smile, Rosé & Bruno Mars - Apt., and Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild.
The award show kicked off in fantastic form as Lady Gaga took home the first Moon Person of the night.

The 39- year-old performer earned the major win as they upset megastar Taylor Swift in the coveted Artist of the Year category at the star-studded award show on Sunday night.
In addition to Taylor, she triumphed over a very impressive list of music's biggest stars including: Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd.

Taylor did not release a single or album in the last year so she was only up for Artist of the Year.
The Mayhem artist got candid about what it meant to her to earn the award during her acceptance speech as she candidly talked about what being an artist means to her.

She said: 'I thought about what it means to be rewarded for being an artist, being rewarded for something that is already so rewarding. Being an artist is an attempt to connect the souls of people all over the world.

'Being an artist is a discipline, a craft meant for reaching into someone's heart, where it grows its roots and reminding them to dream. Being an artist is responsibility to make the audience smile. Dance, cry, released at any turn. It's a method of building understanding and celebrating community.

Gaga also stressed the importance of art in everyone's life and reminded all of her fans to count on themselves and their skills.

She went on to thank her fans known as the 'Little Monsters' before thanking her fiance Michael Polansky.

Gaga concluded her acceptance speech: 'I dedicate this award to the audience. You very much deserve a stage to shine on, and I give you all my applause.
'Thank you, little monsters, my fans. For always supporting me and always supporting the monster in me. A partner in all things, Michael. Creating this year with you was a beautiful, beautiful dream. And you have been my partner every step of the way.

'I dedicate this to you too, my love. I wish I could stay and enjoy all these performances but I have to go back to Madison Square Garden. Thank you.'
Gaga also earned Best Collaboration alongside Bruno Mars for their smash hit Die With A Smile.

The dynamic duo earned the honor over: Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs - Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video), Kendrick Lamar & SZA - Luther, Post Malone Featuring Blake Shelton - Pour Me a Drink, and Rosé & Bruno Mars - Apt, and Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco - Sunset Blvd.

As Gaga was performing her Mayhem Tour date at Madison Square Garden, she was unable to accept the award in person despite previously being at the show.

This was her big return to the award show after a five year hiatus as she led all nominees with 12 nods and ultimately took home four new Moon Persons.

Gaga already had 18 VMA wins under her belt and her fans are anticipating her to add even more accolades this year.

This year also marks the third time that Gaga led MTV's list of VMA nominees.
Sabrina Carpenter triumphed over Gaga in the Best Album category for Short N Sweet.

The 26-year-old hitmaker's field included Bad Bunny - Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Kendrick Lamar - GNX, Lady Gaga - Mayhem, Morgan Wallen - I’m the Problem, and The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow.