Doja Cat and Ricky Martin rock the stage at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 7, 2025. Lady Gaga leads all artists with 12 nominations. Mariah Carey is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award.

Doja Cat performs at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 7, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Doja Cat rocks the stage. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Doja Cat lays on a chair during the performance. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Ricky Martin performs live. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Martin dances. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Martin took home the Latin Icon Award. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

The scene as Martin performs. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Tate McRae performs. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

McRae takes the stage. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Host LL Cool J speaks onstage. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI