10/09/2025

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Japanese boy group One or Eight at the awards show.

Ricky Martin poses with the Latin Icon Award.

Starlit night o Plenty of glitz, glamour at MTV Video Music Awards G LITZ and glamour took over Elmont, New York earlier this week, when the world’s finest artistes, singers and trendsetters strutted the red carpet and gave performances, which left an indelible mark, declaring the arts will remain political while being Ű BY VERONICA ELANKOVAN

US socialite Paris Hilton poses on the red carpet.

unapogetically creative at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA). From Rose becoming the first K-pop artiste to win Song of the Year to Mariah Carey finally got her first moon person for best R&B and the Video Vanguard Award, the night was for the books. So, here is a rundown of the VMAs in a series of pictures, curated by theSun .

Lady Gaga receives the Artiste of the Year award.

US singer-songwriter Conan Gray performs on stage.

Members of girl group Katseye (from left): Megan Skiendiel, Manon Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeong, Sophia Laforteza and Lara Raj.

Ariana Grande accepts the Best Pop Award for Brighter Days Ahead .

British singer-songwriter Yungblud (left) and Steven Tyler perform on stage. – PICS FROM AFP

South African singer-songwriter Tyla wins Best Afrobeats Award.

Rose receives the Song of the Year award. – PICS FROM REUTERS