What Happened: The 2025 VMAs Preshow Begins

The red carpet preshow for MTV’s 2025 Video Music awards has ⁤officially begun. Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the one-hour special airs on Sunday, september 7th, at 7 p.m.ET/4 p.m. PT. Stars ‍are already arriving on the red carpet.
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⁣ The preshow is broadcasting live ‍across a wide range of networks including MTV, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, and⁣ VH1.
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Performance by KATSEYE

⁤ Adding to the excitement, girl group KATSEYE, frist-time nominees, will be performing “Gnarly” and “Gabriela” from their Stunning ⁣Chaos EP during the preshow.

Where to Watch and Follow

A livestream of the⁣ preshow is ⁢available (see above). For live updates throughout the night,⁢ including winners of the MTV “Moon Person” ⁤trophies, continue to follow The Hollywood Reporter. You‍ can find a complete list of nominees at The Hollywood⁣ Reporter’s VMA Nominees List.

Why the VMAs Matter: A‍ Cultural Touchstone

⁢ The MTV Video Music Awards have⁣ long been a ⁣critically important ⁢event in popular culture,⁣ reflecting trends in music, fashion, and youth culture. The awards show often⁤ generates viral moments and influences the music industry. ‍The preshow ‍provides an early glimpse into the night’s atmosphere and sets the stage for the main ceremony.

Nominee Breakdown (partial – as of Sept 7, ⁤2025)