The MTV Video Music Awards have never been just another awards show. For more than 40 years, they’ve delivered the kind of moments people still talk about. In 2025, the VMAs return with the same spirit, but a fresh energy for a new era. This year’s show will be broadcast live from New York’s UBS Arena on September 7, LL COOL J will host the 2025 MTV VMAs. And while the red carpet will provide plenty of fashion headlines, the focus is on what’s happening inside

Honoring Icons

The VMAs this year will feature three big tributes. Mariah Carey will receive the Video Vanguard Award, celebrating her lasting influence on music videos. Busta Rhymes will be given the Rock the Bells Visionary Award, honoring his impact on hip-hop culture and visuals. While Ricky Martin is set to receive the inaugural Latin Icon Award, Showing how far Latin music has come worldwide. These honors show how the VMAs are widening their lens, and celebrating influence across genres and generations. This year’s performers capture what the VMAs are all about, bringing together both music icons and rising stars.

Lady Gaga, the night’s top nominee with 12 nominations, will return for her first VMA performance since 2020. Her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”, has dominated the year, and fans are expecting her to deliver big on Sunday Night. Fans are equally looking forward to a performance from Mariah Carey. Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Post Malone, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Conan Gray, Alex Warren, and Jelly Roll are also set to perform making it one of the most diverse lineups MTV has staged in years.

For the first time, the Extended Play Stage will be part of the main show, featuring Bailey Zimmerman with The Kid LAROI, Lola Young, and Megan Morone. The pre-show keeps the energy high with KATSEYE performing their viral singles “Gnarly” and “Gabriela.”

The music is covered by the performers, but it’s the presenters who will bring the fun commentary and surprises. Stars like Ciara, Ice Spice, Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Latto, and the Simpson sisters (Jessica and Ashlee) are all set to appear. Even fictional characters have their place this year — the voices behind HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop girl group from KPop Demon Hunters, will make a special appearance.

The Stakes of 2025

With Lady Gaga leading with 12 nominations, Bruno Mars close behind with 11, and Kendrick Lamar with 10, competition at this year’s VMAs is tough. Sabrina Carpenter, ROSÉ, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Tate McRae will all be hoping to end the night with a win.

Conclusion

But aside from the competition, MTV is calling this year’s show “Music’s Most Iconic Night.” but it makes sense. Even with how much music has changed, the VMAs are still one of the few shows where fans, artists, and pop culture all come together live.

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Global sports brand PUMA has signed a three-year partnership with Eastern Flames FC, Saudi Arabia’s women’s football club. The deal covers official team kits, training wear, and merchandise, making Eastern Flames the first women’s side in the region to secure a major global sportswear sponsor.

Founded in 2006 in Dammam, Eastern Flames FC is widely regarded as the birthplace of women’s football in Saudi Arabia. What started as a small initiative has grown into a professional club competing in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. Adding to its significance, the team is owned and run entirely by women.

As part of the deal, PUMA will design the club’s home, away, and third kits. The new gear reflects the club’s identity and highlights its role as a pioneer for women in sports. According to a club representative, the partnership allows PUMA to promote football culture across the Middle East while supporting female athletes with the same energy and respect given to their male counterparts.

Eastern Flames FC Chairwoman and CEO Maram AlButairi described the partnership “a perfect match,” emphasizing that it represents more than sponsorship, it’s about empowering women in football on a global scale. According to Taner Seyis, Managing Director of PUMA Middle East, the Flames’ journey since 2006 has touched more than 10,000 people. For both partners, the focus now is on giving young women a platform to dream bigger and play stronger.

With Emirati Women’s Day celebrated two days ago, the message couldn’t be timelier. What’s happening in Saudi Arabia echoes a broader movement across the Middle East, including in the UAE. women are now changing the game from the inside out

Conclusion

For fans of Eastern Flames FC, this is exciting news. With Puma coming on board and both sides planning fresh community initiatives and fan engagement. For fans the future of women’s football in the Middle East looks brighter than ever.

Every summer, Venice transforms into the world’s stage for cinema, and the 82nd Venice International Film Festival is no exception. Running from August 27 to September 6, 2025, this year’s edition promises breathtaking fashion, big movie premieres, and enough drama to keep the fans excited. But let’s talk about the best dressed at the opening of this year’s edition.

Alam and George Clooney at 82nd Venice International Film Festival— Getty Image

The week began with Amal Clooney, who easily became the talk of the festival. She stepped onto the carpet in a vintage fuchsia gown from 1995, paired with Cartier jewels, and standing proudly beside her, George Clooney kept it classic in black.

Emma Stone at Venice – Getty Image

Then came Emma Stone, who took everyone unaware proving that even an arrival could be a fashion moment. She came into Venice by boat in a sleek Louis Vuitton little black dress with lace detail.  A dramatic modern entrance.

Cate  Blanchett at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival- Getty Image

Cate Blanchett reminded us why she’s a red carpet queen. She rewore her jeweled Armani gown first seen in 2022, and somehow it looked even more iconic this time around. Cate made sustainability look glamorous, and the fashion world loved it.

Heidi Klum and her daughter Leni Klum at Venice International Film Festival-Instagram

Heidi Klum brought extra sparkle to the red carpet by turning it into a family affair. She and her daughter Leni Klum wore a matching corseted gown hers in pink while her daughter, in black version. Showing us how spectacular coordinated looks can be.

Kim Kardashian at the Venice International Film Festival Photo by Stefano Mazzola/GC Images

And of course, Kim Kardashian was impossible to miss. Her dramatic hooded black gown instantly went viral online the instant she was spotted. She paired the look with sleek stilettos and dark cat-eye sunglasses, and the internet couldn’t stop talking about it.

With Amal’s vintage gown, Emma’s boat-side chic, Cate’s couture repeat, the Klums’ coordinated glamour, and Kim’s show-stopping couture, the Venice Film Festival 2025  is reminding the world that Venice isn’t just about films. It’s about style, spectacle, and unforgettable moments. This year, the city once again is proving it is the perfect stage for cinema and fashion to shine together.

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