Lady Gaga’s Bold and Ruffled Look Steals the Spotlight at VMAs 2025

Lady Gaga Shines at the 2025 MTV VMAs
Mother Monster is back in action! Amid her busy schedule for the ongoing “Mayhem” tour, Lady Gaga took a moment to appear at the MTV VMAs 2025, even with a Madison Square Garden concert on the agenda for that same night.
Stunning in Marc Jacobs
At the awards ceremony, the 39-year-old singer dazzled attendees in a puff-sleeved gown designed by Marc Jacobs. This elegant black and purple dress featured extravagant ruffles and delicate lace, perfectly capturing the gothic glamour for which she is known.
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Heartfelt Acceptance Speech
During her acceptance speech for the coveted Artist of the Year award, Gaga expressed regret for not being able to stay longer. “I wish I could stay and watch all these amazing performances, but I have to go back to Madison Square Garden,” she shared with the audience.

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Gothic Glamour and Iconic Style
Gaga’s striking look was further embellished with a floral headpiece featuring mauve and burgundy tones. Her makeup, characterized by heavily lined red lips, bleached brows, and a dramatic copper eyeshadow, exuded an air of gothic romance.
Leading Nominations
Tonight, Gaga is the most nominated artist with 12 nods, closely followed by her collaborator Bruno Mars with 11. She is in the running for several awards, including video of the year for her song that achieved a record-breaking 2 billion streams on Spotify.

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Awaiting the Showdown
As Gaga performs in NYC, the VMAs showcase impressive acts from artists like Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin at UBS Arena on Long Island. This marks Gaga’s return to the VMAs, her first in-person appearance since 2020, when she participated virtually.
A History of Iconic Presence
Lady Gaga has a rich history at the VMAs, showcasing some of her most memorable fashion statements, including the infamous meat dress and her appearance as her alter ego, Jo Calderone. Fans are eager to see what she’s got planned next!

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