US EditionMariah Carey Calls Out MTV VMAs for Past Snubs During Vanguard Award Speech
Mariah Carey received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and her first VMA after 29 years of nominations, highlighting her lasting impact on music video artistry.
- On September 7, 2025, the MTV Video Music Awards 2025 crowned Lady Gaga the top winner with four awards and 12 nominations, while Mariah Carey received her first VMA and was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
- Having stayed culturally relevant for 30-plus years, Carey has built an iconic catalog, with her ongoing evolution and upcoming project underscoring her artistic influence.
- Carey reflected on her career, performed a medley, then left after 15 minutes to rush to Madison Square Garden for her Mayhem Ball tour, saying `I can't believe I'm getting my first VMA tonight`.
- Busta Rhymes' long-awaited honor highlighted, as he said, 'Y'all know I usually do these long speeches, I'm not gonna do one today,' after receiving the Rock the Bells Visionary Award.
- Later this month, Carey will release her 16th studio album, 'Here For It All,' on September 26, 2025, with collaborators including Kehlani and Anderson.Paak, executive produced by L.A. Reid.
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