Mariah Carey received recognition for her iconic career at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer, 56, was honored with the Video Vanguard Award during the Sunday, September 7, ceremony at UBS Arena in New York. "Thank you so much MTV for giving me the Vanguard Award," she said after receiving the trophy from presenter Ariana Grande. "I can't believe I'm getting my first VMA tonight. I just have one question. What in the Sam Hill were you waiting for? I'm kidding. I love your MTV. I love you so much.