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Inside the 2025 MTV VMAs: What’s in Store this Year
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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Inside Chris Martin and Sophie Turner’s Quiet New Connection
In London, a quiet romance is said to be developing between Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Sophie Turner . While neither has made a public statement, this is a compelling story of two Brits, both freshly single.
“They have gone out on a few dates in London,” Us Weekly reported. “It is still very new, but they have a lot of chemistry, and there’s a definite spark between them.”
They also emphasized: “The two have a lot in common, and Chris is definitely her type. They have bonded over being British and their love for music.”

Beautiful Sophia Turner — Instagram
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Turner has expressed admiration for Martin. In a resurfaced clip, her ex-husband Joe Jonas is heard saying, “I have someone who wants to say happy birthday,’ to which Sophie exclaims, ‘It’s Chris Martin!” And Turner has previously admitted that she has long admired Martin.
Martin, meanwhile, just ended an eight-year relationship with actress Dakota Johnson and called off their engagement in June.
Turner, too, has endured a difficult year. She finalized her divorce from Joe Jonas in 2024 and broke up with British aristocrat Peregrine Pearson in September 2025 after a short relationship.

Cold Play Christ Martin — Pinterest @ Lisa Kilanowski
What makes their connection more personal is not just the fame component, it’s also the feeling of authenticity: two creative people, each changing their life, coming together because of their shared background, and mutual understanding. “It was always friendly… she used to have a bit of a crush on him, so it’s funny and surreal that they actually connected in a romantic way in real life.”
Whether it develops further remains uncertain, but for now, Martin and Turner are reportedly spending time together.
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Ariana Grande Brings Vintage Hollywood to the Wicked: For Good Paris Premiere
Two-time Grammy Award winner and American actress, Ariana Grande attended the Paris Premiere on the 7th of November 2025 at the Le Grand Rex cinema.
Wicked: For Good held premiere events across four cities: São Paulo on the 4th, Paris on the 7th and London, Singapore and New York City on the 10th, 13th and 17th respectively ahead of the movie’s global release on the 21st of November, 2025.

Ariana Grande for the Premiere of the sequel in France. Photo Credit: GC Photos
Wicked: For Good is the highly anticipated sequel to Wicked released in 2024. It is a film written by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox and directed by Jon M. Chu.
Alongside Ariana, cast members from the film were in attendance including Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and director John M. Chu.
Ariana, who missed the premiere at São Paulo, made up for it with a vintage-inspired look.
She wore a black floor-length 1950s Lili Diamond design sourced from Beverly Hills boutique Timeless Vixen and was chosen by her stylist, Law Roach.

Ariana Grande at the Paris Premiere of Wicked:For Good. Photo Credit: GC photos
The black dress featured a concealed corset with floral designs, spaghetti straps and a flowing cape with blush pink lining.
Her hair was styled in a voluminous updo with soft makeup. She accessorized with black pumps and delicate diamond stud earrings.

Ariana Grande for the Premiere of the sequel in France
The look, inspired by classic Hollywood style, reflected Glinda’s character in both the Wicked movie and its sequel.
Ariana’s look for the Paris Premiere was a nod to her theatrical role and also a display of mid-century glamour showcased her evolution and ability to blend youthful style with refined detail.
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Kendall Jenner Hosts Intimate Beach Party for Her 30th Birthday
American model and media personality, Kendall Jenner hosted an intimate beach party on November 3, 2025, to mark her 30th birthday.
The party was held on an exclusive island on Mustique, a favorite vacation spot for the Kardashian-Jenner family.

The exclusive Mustique Island where Jenner celebrated her 30th birthday – Instagram
Notable guests that attended included Kris Jenner, Kylie, Khloè and Kim along with friends Justine Skye and Hailey Bieber who attended with her husband, Justin Bieber. Kourtney and Rob were notably absent.
The colour theme had touches of pink, brown, and black, with each guest dressed in fitted, statement pieces.

The Kardashian-Jenner family at Jenner’s birthday party – Instagram
Jenner wore a silk crisscross top with a matching printed skirt. Kim wore a strapless corset gown, Kylie chose a baby-pink halter dress, Kris opted for a tiger-print maxi gown, while Khloé went with a black bodycon mini dress with cutouts.

Jenna and her sister, Kim Kardashian at her birthday party – Instagram
She shared her birthday pictures on Instagram with a simple caption “30”. The images offered glimpses of the celebration including the pose in front of metallic balloons on the sand that read: Happy Birthday Kendall.
The evening featured a firework display over the water, bottles of Château Haut-Brion from 1995 the year Jenner was born and a white cake decorated with black ribbons, tall candles, and miniature bottles of Kendall’s 818 Tequila.
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