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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
MTV reveals first batch of VMAs 2025 performers: What to know about Video Music Awards
Star power may be a given at the VMAs, but music royalty is coming out in full force this year. As MTV's 2025 Video Music Awards quickly approach, the TV channel and music video pioneer is sharing new details from the jam-packed ceremony, which celebrates the top songs and music videos voted on by fans. This comes after VMA nominations were announced on Aug. 5. Pop icon Lady Gaga leads the nominations with 12 nods, including video of the year, artist of the year and best album, while her "Die with a Smile" collaborator, Bruno Mars, follows closely behind with 11 nominations. While it's unclear if Gaga, who is currently on the road with her Mayhem Ball tour, will make a special appearance at the show, MTV has begun unveiling its lineup of performances. Additionally, the ceremony's coveted awards, which include video of the year, artist of the year and song of the year, are being expanded with new career achievement prizes. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 MTV VMAs. MTV VMAs snubs and shocks: See who was left out of nominations Who is performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs? On Monday, Aug. 18, MTV announced the first batch of performers for the 2025 VMAs. Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter, who performed at last year's ceremony and won her first moon person for song of the year, is slated to take the stage again. Other A-list acts filling the marquee alongside Carpenter include: Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin, hip-hop heavyweight Busta Rhymes, Latin pop star J Balvin with DJ Snake and alternative pop newcomers Alex Warren and Sombr. A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) Ricky Martin to receive inaugural Latin Icon Award Martin, who made his VMAs debut in 1999, will receive the first-ever Latin Icon Award during the ceremony, in celebration of the singer's historic contributions to the genre. The "Livin' la Vida Loca" singer, who rose to prominence as a member of the boy band Menudo, has sold more than 70 million albums worldwide and is credited with spearheading the Latin pop explosion of the late '90s alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Marc Anthony and Enrique Iglesias. At the 1999 MTV VMAs, Martin made history as the first male Latin artist to win the best pop video award. He was also the top winner of the ceremony with five awards. A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) Busta Rhymes to be honored with new Rock the Bells Visionary Award Busta Rhymes is set to get his flowers with the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award, an honor that pays tribute to the hip-hop icon's decadeslong career and "boundary-breaking cultural impact." The acclaimed rapper, born Trevor George Smith Jr., got his musical start as a member of the rap group Leaders of the New School. Rhymes later launched his solo career with 1996's "The Coming" and became one of hip-hop's leading figures. He has sold 20 million albums worldwide to date. At the 2021 MTV VMAs, Rhymes delivered a medley of his greatest hits alongside fellow rapper Spliff Star. A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) When are the 2025 MTV VMAs? The 2025 MTV VMAs are set to take place on Sept. 7. Who is hosting the 2025 MTV VMAs? Actor and hip-hop icon LL Cool J has been tapped to host the 2025 MTV VMAs. The Grammy-winning rapper previously hosted the VMAs in 2022, cohosting with fellow emcees Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow. A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) Where can I watch the 2025 MTV VMAs? The 2025 MTV VMAs will air live from New York's UBS Arena on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV. The awards show will also be available to stream the same day on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers with a premium plan subscription. How to vote for 2025 MTV VMAs? Fans can vote in 19 gender-neutral categories by visiting through Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. ET. Voting for the best new artist category will remain active until the Sept. 7 ceremony. Nominations for social categories will be announced at a later date.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ricky Martin to Receive First-Ever Latin Icon Award at MTV VMAs, Will Be Performing (EXCLUSIVE)
Ricky Martin will make MTV VMAs history becoming the first ever artist to receive the annual show's Latin Icon award. Twenty-six years after he became the first male Latin artist to win best pop video and won the most awards of the night at the show, Martin will once again take the stage to perform and accept his award. The multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist performed 'Livin' la Vida Loca' for the VMAs the same year it was nominated for video of the year at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, making Martin the first Latin artist in history to receive a nomination in this category. It won a total of five awards at the ceremony. More from Variety Lady Gaga Leads MTV VMAs Nominations With 12, Followed by Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar MTV Video Music Awards to Air on CBS for the First Time in 2025 Taylor Swift Remembers 9/11 During Acceptance Speech at the VMAs: 'That's the Important Thing About Today' Martin has recorded music that spans Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, salsa and other genres. Born in San Juan, Martin began appearing in television commercials at age nine and began his musical career as a member of Puerto Rican boy band Menudo. The 2025 ceremony is set to air live on CBS Sept. 7. Lady Gaga is the frontrunner for awards, as the singer racked up a leading 12 nods in nominations. Gaga's dozen nominations are followed by 11 for Bruno Mars, 10 for Kendrick Lamar, eight apiece for Sabrina Carpenter and Rose, and seven each for Ariana Grande and the Weeknd. The show will air live in all time zones on Sept. 7, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT. It's the second year in a row the telecast is being broadcast from New York's UBS Arena. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025
Express Tribune
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All you need to know about the 2025 MTV VMAs performers and nominees
Ricky Martin is set to make history at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first-ever recipient of the Latin Icon Award. The global superstar will also return to the stage for a special performance, marking a milestone moment in his decades-long career. The honor comes 26 years after Martin's unforgettable impact at the 1999 MTV VMAs, when he performed 'Livin' la Vida Loca' and became the first male Latin artist to win Best Pop Video. That night, he collected five awards in total, establishing himself as a pioneer who opened doors for Latin music on the global stage. Over the years, Martin has expanded his sound across Latin pop, dance, reggaeton, and salsa. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he began his career in commercials and later rose to fame as part of the boy band Menudo before achieving worldwide success as a solo artist. The 2025 MTV VMAs will broadcast live on September 7 from New York's UBS Arena, airing on CBS across all U.S. time zones at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. This year's nominations are led by Lady Gaga with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11, Kendrick Lamar with 10, Sabrina Carpenter and Rosé with eight each, and Ariana Grande and The Weeknd with seven apiece. With Ricky Martin's historic recognition and a star-studded lineup of performers and nominees, the 2025 VMAs promise to celebrate both music legends and the industry's biggest current stars.
Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘We went through it': Billy Bush recalls how big celeb interview in Miami went south
Of all the celebrities Billy Bush has interviewed over the years, one 'uncomfortable situation' stands out. And it's not regarding the person you may think, Donald Trump, he told Rob Lowe on his 'Literally' podcast on July 10. The TV personality was infamously fired from 'Today' in 2016 after audio resurfaced of him laughing with the then 'Apprentice' star, who made sexually charged comments on a bus more than a decade before. Despite Bush's career being thrown into turmoil after the scandal, he told Lowe one of his most awkward interviews wasn't with the leader of the free world, but with Latin pop icon Ricky Martin. Though he didn't specify the year, he said around the 36-minute mark he was working in the early aughts on 'Access Hollywood' as East Coast correspondent. He was assigned to fly to Miami to talk to the heartthrob who was still basking in his 1999 hit 'Livin' La Vida Loca,' about a new album. The night before, Bush told Lowe he asked a bunch of women in his hotel bar the question they would want posed to the former Menudo singer. The consensus: Was the rumor true that Martin was gay. After consulting with his producer, Bush decided to go for it. 'Bush, man,' Lowe said, disappointed. 'Bush, man.' 'Don't scold me,' Bush answered, recounting that when he asked Martin about his sexuality, he immediately tensed up. Bush said Martin cursed him out, telling him he was 'a piece of garbage' for trying to make headlines after Barbara Walters had already tried to get the hot tea (unsuccessfully) in 2000. Bush then revealed that Martin ripped off his microphone and stormed off the set, and he felt terrible. 'He was legitimately hurt, and I'm not in the business of hurting people,' said the native New Yorker who then went to Martin's dressing room and apologized for the 'inappropriate' question. 'I'm like, 'Ricky, I am so sorry for asking that question. I don't know what I was thinking.' It was a cowboy question,' said Bush, who had that part of the footage destroyed. Martin apparently responded in a thoughtful way, telling Bush that despite 'struggling' with his sexuality his whole life, he didn't feel comfortable coming out while promoting a project. 'We went through it,' said the TV personality. 'I learned a valuable lesson that day: Don't be an a--hole, don't be an idiot.' Martin, now a single father to three, eventually came out on his website in March 2010. 'I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,' the native Puerto Rican wrote. 'I am very blessed to be who I am.' As for Bush, he was in the crosshairs for many years over the Trump hot mic fallout, ultimately landing back in the spotlight on 'Extra' for five years until May. The divorced father of three is now devoting his time to interviewing headline makers for his 'Hot Mics' podcast. Through his reps, Bush cited the reason for moving on was that he was 'hungrier and more stimulated' than at any point in his professional career. 'It's now time to build something of my own,' the statement said. 'I'm forever grateful to the amazing staff at 'Extra' and the executives at Warner Bros. for this awesome chapter of my life. I mean every word of that. I have had a tremendous run.'
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taqueria González takes over former Burger Time
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Another food truck in Sioux Falls has made the move inside to a brick-and-mortar storefront. The old Burger Time building on West 12th Street is once again serving up food, only this time it's offering Mexican-style hamburguesas and hot dogs, along with tacos, burritos and more. Prison consultant does Q and A on Tuesday Ricardo González opened up Taqueria González this past weekend as a physical location for his food truck that's been running for almost two years. We stopped in to talk to him about his new space and his sister-in-law, Audrey Chavez, provided his translation. 'He said that he wanted to make Taqueria González a bigger place, a place where people could come and enjoy the food because when he had the food truck, it was a lot of going to them or they had to come to us because we would end up switching locations,' Chavez said while translating for González. 'He just wanted a bigger location where everyone could come and enjoy the food, sit down, talk a little bit, get to know us.' González says moving from a food truck to a physical location has also allowed him to expand his menu. Some of the new food options include Mexican-style tortas from his home city of Zacatecas in Central Mexico, as well as family platters and Menudo soup. He says many of his recipes come from his mom. 'He said he just wants them to come try out the food, get to know us and we'll take care of them with the best service that we are able to give,' Chavez said while translating for González. You can order from Taqueria González by walking up to the window, going through the drive-thru or online through DoorDash. As for the food truck, González says that will still be available for special events or if he gets enough staff to manage both spots, the truck will be moving around the city again. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
