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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The MTV VMAs are back with a star-studded lineup of presenters, performers and honorees. The ceremony will air live from New York’s USB Arena on MTV on Sunday (Sept. 7). Explore See latest videos, charts and news Lady Gaga leads this year’s nominees race with 12 nods, followed by Bruno Mars with 11 nominations. Kendrick Lamar with 10, Sabrina Carpenter with nine, ROSÉ with eight, while Ariana Grande and the Weeknd tie with seven each. Billie Eilish and Tate McRae are tied with six nominations each, Charli xcx has five and Alex Warren, Bad Bunny, Doechii, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Miley Cyrus and Morgan Wallen have four each.Mariah Carey will also perform in honor of her receiving this year’s Video Vanguard Award. See below for everything you need to know about the 2025 VMAs, including broadcast information, how to watch online, performers and more. When Are the 2025 MTV VMAs? The MTV VMAs returns to UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. How to Watch the 2025 MTV VMAs Online If you don’t have access to MTV through cable, there are plenty of options to watch the VMAs through streaming services. Music lovers can stream the MTV VMAs on DirecTV, Paramount+, fuboTV, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV. The streaming platforms offer free trials and discounted pricing, and instant access to MTV, so you can watch the 2025 VMAs live or on-demand from your TV or stream the VMAs from your laptop, tablet or phone. DirecTV A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC and NFL Network — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month $84.99 per month afterwards. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. You can watch local networks such as PBS, while you can watch many cable networks, including Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others. Paramount+ You can also watch the VMAs with Paramount+. The streamer has a 7-day free trial available, so you can watch the award show online for free with a subscription. The streamer has two tiers for streaming plans to choose from. The first is the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported and goes for $7.99 per month. It grants you access to everything the streamer has to offer, including and catalog titles — from hubs such as CBS, CBS Sports, CBS News, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and The Smithsonian Channel — but with limited commercial breaks throughout movies, TV shows and live TV. The other is Paramount+ with Showtime, which is ad-free and goes for $12.99 per month. This plan has all of Paramount+ originals and network hubs, as well as programming from Showtime with hits including Yellowjackets, Billions, The Curse, The Chi and Your Honor without any ad breaks. Sling TV With prices starting at just $4.99 for a day pass, Sling TV includes MTV with it Sling Orange and Sling Orange + Blue packages — which features dozens of channels that can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market. Fubo Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch the VMAs live online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to MTV and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to MTV and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month). Hulu + Live TV For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including MTV for just $82.99 per month. And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited. Who Is Performing at the 2025 MTV VMAs? Sabrina Carpenter will take the stage again after performing at last year’s event. Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Alex Warren and Sombr will also grace the VMA stage. Mariah Carey will also perform in honor of her receiving this year’s Video Vanguard Award. Ricky Martin will perform and receive the first-ever Latin Icon Award. Who Is Presenting at the 2025 VMAs? Ashlee Simpson Ross, Brittany Snow, Ciara, Drew Barrymore, KPop Demon Hunter’s EJAE, REI AMI + Audrey Nuna (Huntr/x), Ice Spice, Jessica Simpson, Latto, Livvy Dunne, Malin Akerman, Megan Stalter, Nikki Glaser and Paris Hilton are all slated to present at the 2025 VMAs. Source link

Viewers might want their MTV, but musicians? They want their Moon Person — and the trophies are about to be handed out. The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards is set to take place Sunday (Sept. 7), and will air live via MTV and CBS, and streaming on Paramount+, from New York’s UBS Arena beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Going into the night, Lady Gaga — who already has 18 VMAs wins over the course of her career — leads in nominations with an impressive 12 nods (including video of the year, artist of the year and best album). Right on her heels are her “Die With a Smile” collaborator Bruno Mars with 11, Kendrick Lamar with 10, Sabrina Carpenter and BLACKPINK’s ROSÉ tied at eight, and Ariana Grande and The Weeknd neck-and-neck with seven. In addition to ROSÉ, two other BLACKPINK members are also nominated for their first solo Moon Persons: JISOO and JENNIE. Others to receive nods for the first time include BTS’ Jimin, Maneskin’s Damiano David, KATSEYE and PARTYNEXTDOOR. And because MTV finally added a country category for the 2025 awards, several of the genre’s artists also received nominations for the first time, including Blake Shelton and Lainey Wilson. Hours before the show, MTV announced the three musicians who would be in contention for the best new artist award: Alex Warren, sombr and The Marías. Voting continues on MTV’s website and via WhatsApp until 7 p.m. ET. Also set to be honored is Mariah Carey, with the iconic singer announced as this year’s recipient of the Video Vanguard Award. The celebrated musician will also be performing a medley of her career-spanning hits. So who’ll go home with a Moon Person or several? Keep checking back as we update this list of winners as the victors are announced on the live show! Video of the year Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead”Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” Artist of the year Bad Bunny Beyoncé Kendrick Lamar Lady GagaMorgan WallenTaylor SwiftThe Weeknd Song of the year Alex Warren – “Ordinary”Billie Eilish – “Birds of a Feather”Doechii – “Anxiety”Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”Gracie Abrams – “I Love You, I’m Sorry”Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”Lorde – “What Was That”ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” Tate McRae – “Sports Car”The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” Best new artist Alex WarrensombrThe Marías Best pop artist Ariana GrandeCharli xcxJustin BieberLordeMiley CyrusSabrina CarpenterTate McRae MTV push performance of the year August 2024 – Shaboozey – “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” September 2024 – Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song” October 2024 – Mark Ambor – “Belong Together”November 2024 – Lay Bankz – “Graveyard”December 2024 – Dasha – “Bye Bye Bye”January 2025 – KATSEYE – “Touch”February 2025 – Jordan Adetunji – “Kehlani”March 2025 – Leon Thomas – “Yes It Is”April 2025 – Livingston – “Shadow”May 2025 – Damiano David – “Next Summer”June 2025 – Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song”July 2025 – Role Model “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” Best collaboration Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs – “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)”Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther”Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton – “Pour Me A Drink”ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.”Selena Gomez, benny blanco – “Sunset Blvd” Best pop Alex Warren – “Ordinary” Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead” Ed Sheeran – “Sapphire”Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – “Die With a Smile”ROSÉ & Bruno Mars – “APT.” Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild” Best hip-hop Doechii – “Anxiety” Drake – “NOKIA” Eminem feat. Jelly Roll – “Somebody Save Me”GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red – “Whatchu Kno About Me”Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”LL Cool J feat. Eminem – “Murdergram Deux”Travis Scott – “4X4” Best R&B Chris Brown – “Residuals” Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – “MUTT (REMIX)” Mariah Carey – “Type Dangerous”PARTYNEXTDOOR – “N o C h i l l”Summer Walker – “Heart of a Woman” SZA – “Drive”The Weeknd, Playboi Carti – “Timeless” Best alternative Gigi Perez – “Sailor Song” Imagine Dragons – “Wake Up”Lola Young – “Messy” mgk & Jelly Roll – “Lonely Road” sombr – “Back to Friends” The Marías – “Back to Me” Best rock Coldplay – “All My Love”Evanescence – “Afterlife” (From the Netflix Series Devil May Cry)Green Day – “One Eyed Bastard” Lenny Kravitz – “Honey”Linkin Park – “The Emptiness Machine” Twenty One Pilots – “The Contract” Best Latin Bad Bunny – “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” J Balvin – “Rio” KAROL G – “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” Peso Pluma – “LA PATRULLA”Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos – “Khé?” Best K-pop aespa – “Whiplash” JENNIE – “like JENNIE”Jimin – “Who”JISOO – “earthquake”LISA ft. Doja Cat & RAYE – “Born Again”Stray Kids – “Chk Chk Boom” ROSÉ – “toxic till the end” Best Afrobeats Asake & Travis Scott – “Active” Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott – “TaTaTa” MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)”Rema – “Baby (Is It a Crime)”Tems feat. Asake – “Get It Right”Tyla – “Push 2 Start”Wizkid feat. Brent Faiyaz – “Piece of My Heart” Best country Chris Stapleton – “Think I’m In Love With You”Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood – “I’m Gonna Love You”Jelly Roll – “Liar” Lainey Wilson – “4x4xU”Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay?”Morgan Wallen – “Smile” Best album Bad Bunny – DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToSKendrick Lamar – GNX Lady Gaga – Mayhem Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow Best long-form video Ariana Grande – “Brighter Days Ahead” Bad Bunny – “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (Short Film)” Damiano David – “Funny Little Stories” Mac Miller – “Balloonerism” Miley Cyrus – “Something Beautiful”The Weeknd – “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Video for good Burna Boy – “Higher” Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” Doechii – “Anxiety”Eminem feat. Jelly Roll – “Somebody Save

Three “only at Target” CD editions of Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl album are available to pre-order now (Sunday, Sept. 7) on Target’s website, while supplies last. Pre-orders will be delivered on Oct. 3, Showgirl‘s release date, or shortly after. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Target-exclusive CDs include a 19” x 9.5″ double-sided, folded poster of Swift that’s unique to each edition. Each of the three CDs also features an alternate album cover — in the themes of “It’s Frightening,” “It’s Rapturous” and “It’s Beautiful,” all of which were first seen in a limited pre-sale on Swift’s webstore that quickly sold out. (Instead of an exclusive poster, the webstore limited-edition CDs were packaged with photo cards and jewelry.) Select U.S. store locations will have the three Target-exclusive CDs available to purchase in person at midnight local time on Oct. 3. Target’s website has published a list of participating stores organized by state. In addition to pre-orders for the three Target-exclusive and four webstore-exclusive CD variants of The Life of a Showgirl, Swift’s webstore previously launched pre-orders for (and sold out of) three sets of limited edition vinyl variants of the star’s upcoming 12th studio album: the “Shiny Bug” edition, pressed on wintergreen onyx and violet shimmer discs; the “Baby, That’s Show Business” edition, on lovely bouquet orange and lakeside beach blue discs, and the “Tiny Bubbles in Champagne” edition, on under bright lights pearlescent and red lipstick & lace discs. Collectors had to be early birds in order to snag these — none remain available to purchase. Swift announces new webstore releases via her email list. Details about The Life of a Showgirl were officially announced by the showgirl herself in an Aug. 12 appearance on New Heights, the podcast fiancé Travis Kelce’s hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce. The set’s main cover, its 12-song tracklist and its Oct. 3 release date were revealed during the podcast episode, which marked Swift’s first time as a guest on the Kelce brothers’ show. Swift said she reunited with producers Max Martin and Shellback for her new project during the European leg of The Eras Tour, noting that her “main goals were melodies that were so infectious, you’re almost angry at it.” The trio first collaborated during 2012’s Red era, on singles including “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and went on to expand their creative relationship on 2014’s 1989 (“Shake It Off,” “Blank Space” and more) and 2016’s Reputation (“…Ready for It?” and “End Game” among their credits). The Life of a Showgirl follows The Tortured Poets Department, Swift’s eleventh studio album, which was released in 2024. Tortured Poets held the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 for a total of 17 weeks. Source link

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is closing its doors earlier than planned following Billy Porter’s sudden departure from the production due to health concerns. On Sunday (Sept. 7), producers of the Broadway revival announced that the 55-year-old Tony Award-winning actor and musician, who stars as the Emcee, is recovering from a “serious case” of sepsis, according to People. While Porter is expected to make a full recovery, doctors have advised him to rest. “Billy was an extraordinary Emcee, bringing his signature passion and remarkable talent,” wrote producer Adam Speers of ATG Productions. “We wish Billy a speedy recovery and I look forward to working with him again in the very near future.” As a result, the acclaimed revival of the John Kander and Fred Ebb musical — which began its Broadway run in April 2024 with Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin — will now conclude its engagement at New York City’s August Wilson Theatre on Sept. 21, nearly a month earlier than its originally scheduled closing date of Oct. 19. Porter and actress-singer Marisha Wallace, who stars as Sally Bowles, joined the production on July 22 after a run in London’s West End. In the Broadway show’s final weeks, the role of the Emcee will be performed in rotation by longtime alternates Marty Lauter and David Merino, with the performance schedule to be shared on Cabaret’s official social media channels. Originally debuting on Broadway in 1966 and later adapted into the iconic 1972 film, Cabaret follows a group of characters navigating the final days of Weimar Germany, embracing the hedonistic, impoverished lifestyles of Berlin while ignoring the Nazi party’s rise to power. Porter’s departure comes amid declining box office performance for the high-cost production. Grosses have dipped to around $500,000, with audience capacity falling below 70% in recent weeks, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Source link

Congratulations are in order for Perrie Edwards and her fiancé, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who are expecting their second child together. On Saturday (Sept. 6), the 32-year-old Little Mix singer announced that she and the professional football player, also 32, are preparing to welcome a new addition to their growing family. “Guess what hunnies…,” Perrie captioned an adorable video on Instagram, adding a red heart emoji. Explore See latest videos, charts and news In the black-and-white clip, Perrie wears a white T-shirt with the phrase, “If He Wanted To He Would…” printed on the back. As she turns around, she reveals her baby bump along with a message on the front of the shirt that reads, “…and He Did!” Moments later, her fiancé and their 3-year-old son, Axel, step into the frame to share a sweet family embrace. The joyful announcement comes after Perrie opened up about a heartbreaking pregnancy loss following the birth of Axel in 2021. In a candid interview on the We Need to Talk podcast in August, the “Shout Out to My Ex” singer reflected on one of the most difficult periods of her life. “Axel wasn’t even walking yet and we were pregnant,” the X Factor alum said. “I found out when I was rehearsing for the Little Mix tour. I was at rehearsals and I thought, ‘Oh I don’t feel good.’ Every symptom under the sun so I was like, ‘I think I’m pregnant.’” While tests confirmed she was expecting again, something didn’t feel right once she began touring in April 2022 with her Little Mix bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall. “Every night before a show, I kept bleeding,” Perrie said. “I remember sitting and thinking, ‘This is it, I’ve lost the baby.’” Despite reassuring check-ups early on, she later received devastating news during her 20-week scan. “That was just the worst day of my life, like horrendous,” she said, explaining how traumatic the experience was. “I just knew something was wrong in the scan.” She continued, “I think when you’re fully carrying and you’re 24 weeks and you’ve planned out like their room and all these things, it’s really hard.” Watch Perrie’s pregnancy reveal on Instagram below. Source link

Residente‘s combative rhymes, along with his messages of Latin American pride and resistance in favor of Palestine, shook Mexico City’s Zócalo on Saturday (Sept. 6) during a free concert the Puerto Rican star offered at the country’s main public square. The event drew 180,000 attendees, according to figures from the city government. In an emotional night, the famous rapper electrified the heart of the city capital with his powerful blend of protest music, activism and memory, delivering the best of his solo repertoire as well as hits from Calle 13, the band he co-founded in 2004 with his siblings. The evening also featured Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada as a special guest and highlighted the presence of the Abed family, Palestinian refugees living in Mexico. The words of the 29-time Latin Grammy winner carried even greater weight given the symbolic location — a square where politics, social movements, culture and religion converge. It is the third-largest public square in the world, after Tiananmen Square in Beijing and the Red Square in Moscow. “Everyone deserves equal opportunities. We need to support access to education, and it can be achieved. Thank you for being here with all your energy. I love you, Mexico,” Residente told the audience during his performance, which was attended by Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada. The artist returned to this significant venue after six years, invited by the city’s Department of Culture. However, this marked the first time he performed a solo concert in the iconic location, which has hosted other global stars such as Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Justin Bieber, Manu Chao, Shakira, Rosalía, Café Tacvba and the late icon of Mexican regional music, Vicente Fernández. The two-hour show unfolded with socially conscious music, diverse rhythms and the unique voice of René Pérez Joglar (his real name), who showed his most vulnerable side by reflecting on a deeply personal experience encapsulated in the song “René.” He also paid tribute to the great Argentine musician Gustavo Cerati, revealing that they had planned to record “La Vuelta Al Mundo” together. To open the night, the collective Mujer en Cypher: Barras, beats y resistencia en femenino — composed of Arianna Puello, Ximbo, Niña Dioz, Prania Esponda, Azuky and Mena — took the stage with a powerful message and fierce rhymes. Here are five standout moments from Residente’s concert at the Zócalo in Mexico City. “Free Palestina” The musician reaffirmed his political stance on the Middle East conflict and delivered a message of peace before performing his song “Guerra.” His message was accompanied by his attire, which alluded to the Palestinian flag, with white pants and a black sweatshirt with red and green lettering and the phrase “Free Palestine” on the front. He also invited the Abed family, who fled Gaza and arrived in Mexico as refugees last May, to join him on stage. The call in favor of Palestine set the tone for the concert from the beginning, with hundreds of Palestinian flags waving throughout the plaza and the participation of cellist Sara Dowling Al Husseini, who performed pieces from Palestinian tradition at the start of the show. A Strong Setlist In a collective burst of euphoria and an unforgettable moment for thousands, Residente —who revolutionized Spanish-language urban music with his band Calle 13 — unleashed his fans with songs like “Baile de los Pobres,” “Nadie Como Tú,” “Atrévete-Te-Te,” “Muerte en Hawái” and “Calma Pueblo,” transporting the audience back in time. His repertoire also included “René,” “Fiesta de Locos,” “El Aguante,” “La Vuelta al Mundo” and “This is Not America,” dedicated to immigrants in the U.S. A Song for Latin America Silvana Estrada served as a special guest to accompany Calle 13’s powerful classic “Latinoamérica,” which the band originally recorded in 2010 with Totó La Momposina, Susana Baca and Maria Rita. With her masterful, virtuous voice, the young Mexican singer-songwriter thrilled the audience, with her energy resonating in every corner, making it a very special and emotional moment. “René” Residente also highlighted a difficult time he went through in 2014, prior to the show he gave that year at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, to which he invited the families of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students. At the time, he was facing a personal emotional situation that led him to want to take his own life, but a phone call to his mother made him change his mind, he recalled, before tearfully performing “René,” the heartfelt song that portrays that fragile moment and won the Latin Grammy for song of the year in 2020. The audience responded with a massive cry of “You are not alone!” Remembering Cerati Another emotional moment came with an anecdote the rapper told about the late Argentine musician Gustavo Cerati, with whom he said he had planned to record “La Vuelta al Mundo” before the former Soda Stereo vocalist’s passing in 2014. Source link

Cardi B is putting in the footwork as she hits the streets of New York City to promote her upcoming sophomore album, Am I the Drama? On Saturday (Sept. 6), the 32-year-old Billboard cover star shared a video on social media showing her staging a playful, grassroots-style album sale. In the clip, Cardi sets up shop on a busy NYC sidewalk, laying out various copies of her album on a black sheet and shouting out exaggerated bargain prices to passersby. “My label said I gotta get out in these streets and sell this album,” Cardi captioned the video on Instagram. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Wearing a Rastacap and a black While We Wait Kehlani hoodie, Cardi waves bundles of burning incense while yelling prices like a street vendor while Bob Marley’s “One Love” plays in the background. “$9.99! You got $50 right here,” the “WAP” rapper shouts, pointing to the copies on display. “$20! $9.99 for the new ones!” She continues, “What up, y’all? We got the exclusive Cardi B new album. We got the vinyls, we got the CDs, we got the [Courtroom] Edition. $9.99!” The Grammy winner’s fellow artists quickly flooded her comments with support and humor. Diplo joked, “I bought fourty,” while Kehlani chimed in with, “lmao sick hoodie twin” and Tyla added simply, “Girl 😂.” Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, is set to drop on Sept. 19. The 23-track project will feature both of her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits: 2020’s “WAP” and 2021’s “Up.” Earlier this week, Cardi was honored with the 2025 Billboard Impact of the Year Award at the R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event in Brooklyn. She also recently appeared on the cover of Billboard, where she opened up about the anticipation surrounding her second studio album. “I’m really one of those artists that people ask for their albums the most every year,” Cardi said. “I wouldn’t be confident if nobody asked me for my s—t. Imagine nobody asking for an album of yours? Imagine nobody asking for your music? That’s why I’m so confident.” Source link

Decades after Noel Gallagher famously said his band was “bigger” than The Beatles, Oasis had a Beatle in the building, filming them like a proud musical father at their first concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Fans in the crowd on Saturday night (Sept. 6) spotted Paul McCartney in a suite with his phone camera in the air, capturing Gallagher singing Heathen Chemistry‘s “Little by Little,” a No. 2 hit on the U.K.’s Official Singles chart. Later in the night, when Liam Gallagher took lead vocals on the 1994 single “Whatever,” he added a few lines of The Beatles’ Abbey Road single “Octopus’ Garden” for an outro (as they’ve done live for awhile now), but Liam probably didn’t expect to be performing live and in person for a Beatle. After the show, a paparazzo captured McCartney heading to his car and asked how the show was. He made an OK gesture with his hand and simply responded, “Fabulous.” Watch the video here. Fans on social media were eating up the moment of McCartney — the only one standing in his section — filming Noel onstage, with one writing alongside the video: “Sir Paul McCartney watching Oasis tonight in Los Angeles. The teacher watching the student. Night of legends.” Another wrote: “noel gallagher is gonna go home tonight to the news of paul mccartney recording him, do you understand how insane that is? i’m so happy for them.” Another added: “Paul McCartney watching Oasis tonight like an elder wizard watching over his students. Beautiful.” Another posted throwback photos of the Gallagher brothers wearing Beatles shirts with the caption: “i wonder if these guys know paul mccartney just recorded them on his phone while watching them sing the music he inspired them to make.” i wonder if these guys know paul mccartney just recorded them on his phone while watching them sing the music he inspired them to make pic.twitter.com/TOeAMYDXWK — lily IS SEEING OASIS (-5) loves pau (@rkidharry) September 7, 2025 When Oasis came out of the gate in the ’90s with the one-two punch of 1994’s Definitely Maybe and 1995’s What’s the Story (Morning Glory)?, they were often compared to The Beatles because of the band’s strong influence on the Gallaghers’ musical style, but they got off to a rocky start because of Noel Gallagher’s “bigger than The Beatles” comment, but in a 2021 interview, Noel reflected on the time, saying, “When Oasis started, we were so big we were compared to [The Beatles] size-wise and musically, embarrassingly, compared to them as well.” When the interviewer asked why it was embarrassing, he said: “Because we weren’t as good as them.” Also in 2021, Noel Gallagher played a set at the 50th birthday of Paul’s daughter Stella McCartney and even joined Sir Paul for The Beatles’ “Birthday” and “I Saw Her Standing There.” Oasis will return to the Rose Bowl for night 2 on Sunday night (Sept. 7) — the final U.S. date of their Live ’25 reunion tour. Next up: Two dates in Mexico City on Sept. 12-13. Source link

And then there were three. On Sunday (Sept. 7), just hours before the 2025 MTV VMAs goes live, MTV revealed the top three finalists for best new artist: Alex Warren, sombr and The Marías. Ella Langley, Gigi Perez and Lola Young were the other three nominees who failed to advance to the final round of voting. All six artists are seen as strong candidates in the upcoming Grammy race for best new artist. (Grammy nominations will be announced on Nov. 7.) With Warren, sombr and The Marías advancing, we already know that the winner will not be a female solo artist for the first time since 2017, when Khalid won. If The Marías win, they’ll be the first group to take the honor since 2016, when DNCE won. The winners since 2017 have been Cardi B (2018), Billie Eilish (2019), Doja Cat (2020), Olivia Rodrigo (2021), Dove Cameron (2022), Ice Spice (2023) and Chappell Roan (2024). Warren and sombr are both set to perform on this year’s VMAs. Warren has four total nominations — the others being song of the year, song of the summer and best pop, all for his megahit “Ordinary.” Sombr has three nominations, the others being best alternative for “Back to Friends” and song of the summer for “12 to 12.” The Marías also have three nominations, the others being best group and best alternative for “Back to Me.” The female-fronted indie pop band is the only group or duo to receive two or more nominations this year. Voting will continue at vote.mtv.com and via WhatsApp into the live VMAs pre-show. The live VMAs pre-show, hosted by Nessa + Kevan Kenney with special performers KATSEYE, airs live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on MTV and BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1. The 2025 MTV VMAs, hosted by LL COOL J, airs live coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena tonight at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. The 2025 VMAs are produced by Gunpowder & Sky. Bruce Gillmer, Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic, and Barb Bialkowski are executive producers. Alicia Portugal is co-executive producer. Jackie Barba is executive in charge of production. Wendy Plaut is executive in charge of celebrity talent. Lisa Lauricella is executive in charge of music talent. Source link

Julie Andrews won her first Primetime Emmy in 20 years on Saturday (Sept. 6) – Night 1 of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which were presented at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live. Andrews won outstanding character voice-over performance for her portrayal of Lady Whistledown on Bridgerton. The legendary star, who turns 90 on Oct. 1, is not the oldest woman to win a Primetime Emmy. Her longtime pal Carol Burnett was approaching 91 when she won most her most recent Emmy in January 2024. The two stars made three acclaimed TV specials together. Andrews had won two previous Primetime Emmys – outstanding variety musical series in 1973 for her weekly series The Julie Andrews Hour, and outstanding non-fiction series in 2005 for hosting Broadway: The American Musical for PBS. Andrews has also won two Grammys and an Oscar. Unfortunately, the Broadway legend never won a Tony, despite three nominations, keeping her from EGOT status. Mick Giacchino won his first Primetime Emmy – outstanding music composition for a limited or anthology series, movie or special for The Penguin. Giacchino is the son of famed composer Michael Giacchino, who won a Primetime Emmy 20 years ago for Lost. The elder Giacchino has also won an Oscar and three Grammys. Christopher Lennertz won his first Primetime Emmy – outstanding music and lyrics for the song “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas,” which he wrote for The Boys. Lennertz beat strong competition, including high-profile songs by SNL alums Adam Sandler and Amy Poehler. Cristobal Tapia de Veer won his fourth Primetime Emmy, all earned for his work on The White Lotus. He won this year for outstanding original main title theme music. Theodore Shapiro won outstanding music composition for a series (original dramatic score) for the second time for his work on Severance. Gabe Hilfer won outstanding music supervision for his work on The Studio. It’s his second win in that category for his work on a buzzy series. He won two years ago for The White Lotus. The Creative Arts Emmys are being presented over two nights, Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7. Highlights from the two ceremonies will air Saturday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. PT on FXX. The Studio was the big winner on Night 1, with nine awards. Other programs with multiple awards were The Penguin (eight); Severance (six); Andor, Arcane and Love, Death + Robots (four each); The Boys and Bridgerton (three each); and Adolescence and The Pitt (two each). The Primetime Emmys will be telecast live coast-to-coast on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on CBS and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Comedian Nate Bargatze is hosting for the first time. Here are the nominees in the five music categories that were presented on Saturday, with winners marked. Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score) Andor • “Who Are You?” • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.; Brandon Roberts, Composer Based on a True Story • “Relapse” • Peacock • UCP, Aggregate Films, and Parasox; Sherri Chung, Composer Cobra Kai • “Blood in Blood Out” • Netflix • Sony Pictures Television for Netflix; Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson, Composers WINNER: Severance • “Cold Harbor” • Apple TV+ • Fifth Season in association with Apple; Theodore Shapiro, Composer The Studio • “The Missing Reel” • Apple TV+ • Lionsgate Television in association with Apple; Antonio Sánchez, Composer The White Lotus • “Amor Fati” • HBO | Max • HBO in association with Rip Cord and MC Pictures; Cristobal Tapia de Veer, Composer Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) Black Mirror • “Hotel Reverie” • Netflix • Broke & Bones for Netflix; Ariel Marx, Composer Black Mirror • “USS Callister: Into Infinity” • Netflix • Broke & Bones for Netflix; Daniel Pemberton, Composer Dying For Sex • “It’s Not That Serious” • FX on Hulu • 20th Television; Ariel Marx, Composer Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story • “Spree” • Netflix • Ryan Murphy Productions for Netflix; Thomas Newman, Julia Newman, Composers WINNER: The Penguin • “After Hours” • HBO | Max • HBO in association with Acid and Tender Productions, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Dylan Clark Productions, Chapel Place Productions, Zobot Projects, DC Studios, and Warner Bros. Television; Mick Giacchino, Composer The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat • Hulu • Searchlight Pictures presents A Temple Hill production; Kathryn Bostic, Composer Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics Agatha All Along • “Circle Sewn With Fate” / “Unlock Thy Hidden Gate” / Song Title: “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” • Disney+ • Marvel Television; Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Music & Lyrics Andor • “Who Are You?” / Song Title: “We are the Ghor (Planetary Anthem)” • Disney+ • Lucasfilm Ltd.; Nicholas Britell, Tony Gilroy, Music & Lyrics WINNER: The Boys • “We’ll Keep the Red Flag Flying Here” / Song Title: “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas” • Prime Video • Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures Television with Kripke Enterprises, Original Film, and Point Grey Pictures; Christopher Lennertz, Music & Lyrics SNL50: The Anniversary Special • Song Title: “Adam Sandler’s Song: 50 Years” • NBC • SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video; Adam Sandler, Dan Bulla, Music & Lyrics Will & Harper • Song Title: “Harper and Will Go West” • Netflix • A Netflix Documentary / A Wayfarer Studios Film / A Delirio Films Production / A Gloria Sanchez Production; Sean Douglas, Kristen Wiig, Music & Lyrics; Josh Greenbaum, Lyrics Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music Dept. Q • Netflix • A Netflix Series / A Left Bank Pictures Production, Carlos Rafael Rivera, Scott Frank, Composers Dune: Prophecy • HBO | Max • HBO presents a Legendary Television production in association with Flying Life Productions, Herbert Properties LLC, and Wandering Jew Productions; Volker Bertelmann, Composer Lazarus • Adult Swim • Sola Entertainment and Studio MAPPA; Kamasi Washington, Composer The Residence • Netflix • A Netflix Original Series in association with shondalandmedia; Mark Mothersbaugh, Composer WINNER: The White Lotus • HBO | Max • HBO in association with Rip