Lady Gaga has been named Artist of the Year at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, earning one of her four Moon Person trophies of the night.
The ceremony took place at UBS Arena in New York, where she stood out both for her awards haul and her high-style moment, wearing a striking black ruffled gown with purple accents.
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Despite leading the nominations with 12 nods this year—including a slew of categories for her album Mayhem and her Bruno Mars duet Die With a Smile—Gaga made only a brief appearance. She delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech, paying tribute to her fans and calling artistry a community-building force. Then, without missing a beat, she dashed back to Madison Square Garden to resume her Mayhem Ball Tour, where she was performing that very night.
Her jet-set night reflects just how seamless Gaga can make the intersection of global stardom and intimate performance appear.
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