MTV VMAs 2025: Mariah Carey to Receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award & Perform

In news just in, Mariah Carey has been unveiled as the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the forthcoming MTV Video Music Awards 2025.

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Boasting a career like no other, Mimi has carved out a colossal spot in both music and culture thanks to her unforgettable voice and the visuals that have mobilized her gift.

For that and much more, the megastar will be honored with the prestigious honor at the VMAs on September 7 live from the UBS Arena in New York City.

Carey, who has 19 #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, is set to release her 16th studio album, ‘Here For It All,’ on September 26.

She will also be taking to the stage to perform a career-spanning medley.

Previous Michael Jackson Vanguard Award recipients include Beyonce, Katy Perry, Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL COOL J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Missy Elliott. David Bowie, The Beatles, and director Richard Lester shared the honor at the first-ever VMAs in 1984.

Hosted by LL Cool J, the VMAs 2025 will also bring with it performances from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren, and Busta Rhymes.

Viewers can tune in live on CBS and MTV on September 7.