The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards were a roller-coaster of showstopping highs and head-scratching lows - exactly what we've come to expect from music's wildest night. From Lady Gaga proving you can steal the show from miles away to Mariah Carey serving shade with a smile, the Sunday, September 7, ceremony hosted by LL Cool J was jam-packed with instantly viral moments. Below, Us Weekly breaks down the best and worst of this year's VMAs.