Mariah Carey to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2025 MTV VMAs: A Triumphant Return to the Stage
Mariah Carey is set to make a triumphant return to the MTV VMAs stage as she will be receiving the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs. The event will be held live on Sunday, September 7 at UBS Arena in New York and will be hosted by LL Cool J, with the broadcast airing on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. Mariah will also treat fans to a career-spanning medley of her greatest hits, marking her first VMAs performance in two decades.
Mariah Carey's last VMAs performance was in 2005, where she delivered a memorable medley that included her chart-topping hit "We Belong Together" from her acclaimed album The Emancipation of Mimi. This year, she will showcase her iconic music videos and chart-topping singles, highlighting her impressive career that has spanned over two decades.
Having first graced the VMAs stage in 1991 with a powerful rendition of "Emotions," Mariah Carey has solidified her status as a music icon with her five-octave vocal range and chart-topping singles. Her collaborations and performances over the years have left a lasting impact on pop culture, making her a deserving recipient of the Video Vanguard Award.
Mariah Carey's upcoming album, Here For It All, is set to be released on September 26, with the lead single "Type Dangerous" already garnering a nomination for Best R&B at this year's VMAs. With over 220 million albums sold worldwide and 19 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles to her name, Mariah Carey continues to be a trailblazer in the music industry.
Joining the ranks of previous Video Vanguard Award recipients such as Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Madonna, and Rihanna, Mariah Carey's contribution to music and entertainment is undeniable. Stay tuned for her highly anticipated performance and the announcement of this year's VMAs nominees to see who will take home the coveted awards.