MTV VMAs: Mariah Carey praises 'drama' of music videos in acceptance speech Mariah Carey was honoured with the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs in New York on Sunday (07.09.25) and looked back at the "sheer fantasy" of her videos over the years. 8 September 2025 Mariah Carey loves to "bring the drama" in her music videos. Mariah Carey at the MTV VMAs The 56-year-old singer was honoured with the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs in New York on Sunday (07.09.