Grande Triumphs at MTV VMAs with Video of the Year Win

Ariana Grande clinched Video of the Year and Best Pop at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Sunday, September 7. Her victory for “Brighter Days Ahead” marks a high point in a year defined by creative reinvention and fan devotion.

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Ariana Grande took home the top honor of Video of the Year for “Brighter Days Ahead” and Best Pop at the 2025 MTV VMAs on Sunday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., celebrating her artistry and resilience.

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The wins underscore Grande’s triumphant return to music following a focus on film roles and mark her as a defining pop force in 2025. Her acceptance speeches blended gratitude with empowerment, resonating with both longtime supporters and new audiences.

Awards and Acceptance Speeches

  • Video of the Year: Grande accepted the Moon Person trophy for “Brighter Days Ahead,” dedicating the award to “my therapists and gay people” and urging fans on their healing journeys.
  • Best Pop: Earlier in the evening, she won Best Pop, thanking fans for “evolving alongside me” through creative and personal challenges.
  • Memorable Moments: Grande teared up when Lady Gaga won Artist of the Year, highlighting their close friendship and mutual support on and offstage.

Fashion Highlights

  • Red Carpet Debut: She arrived in a custom Fendi polka-dot gown with a pink peplum silhouette, channeling a modern Glinda aesthetic.
  • Stage Look: For her Video of the Year acceptance, Grande switched into a pale-pink tutu-style mini dress that fused ballet and soap-core vibes, cementing her status as a fashion chameleon.

What’s Next

  • Eternal Sunshine Tour: Fans anticipate tickets for Grande’s upcoming North American and U.K. tour in 2026, officially announced earlier this week.
  • Film Projects: Grande continues to promote Wicked: For Good (Nov. 21 release) while developing new acting roles, reaffirming her dual passions for music and screen.

The evening solidified Ariana Grande’s position at the forefront of pop culture, marrying chart-topping music with show-stopping style and heartfelt authenticity.