Overview
- Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD and Nuno Bettencourt will lead a medley honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne, MTV confirmed.
- LL Cool J serves as solo host, with a pre-show at 7 p.m. ET hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney featuring a performance by KATSEYE.
- Mariah Carey receives the Video Vanguard Award, while Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin are honored with the Rock the Bells Visionary and Latin Icon awards.
- Lady Gaga leads with 12 nominations and returns to perform alongside Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, Conan Gray, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Alex Warren, Sombr and Tate McRae.
- The live telecast begins at 8 p.m. ET from UBS Arena in New York on CBS and MTV, with live streaming for Paramount+ Premium subscribers.