“Outperformed every single one”: Fans excited as Lady Gaga announced as a VMA 2025 performer 

Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty
Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty

Lady Gaga will be performing at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, and fans cannot keep calm.

The Abracadabra singer was announced as a performer on August 30, 2025.

The 2025 VMAs will air on September 7, 2025, at 8 PM ET. The show will be airing live from the UBS Arena in New York. It will broadcast on CBS, on MTV, and also stream on Paramount+. Besides being a performer, Lady Gaga also has 12 nominations in categories including Artist of the Year and Best Album for Mayhem.

Here's what a fan had to say about the announcement:

"Outperformed every single one of your favs already pack your bags" - commented an user on X.

Fan Reactions to Lady Gaga being one of the VMA 2025 performers

Fans on the internet are expressing their excitement at Gaga being one of the performers alongside artists like Mariah Carey. Fans are also speculating that the singer could make some major announcements at the awards. They are also sharing their joy at Gaga earning 12 nominations.

Here are some of their reactions:

"Everyone else can go home, this is HER night" - stated another user on X
"THIS IS GOING TO BE CINEMATIC" - commented another user on X
"Gotta have the Gaga🔥" - stated another user on X
"Finally they actually have somebody good" - commented another user on X
"Lady Gaga stage performance is top notch" - stated another user on X
"The queen of pop is gonna show these basic b*tches how to perform." - commented an user on X
Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty
Lady Gaga - The MAYHEM Ball Tour - Los Angeles - Source: Getty

What is next?

This is big news for music and fans alike. Gaga’s return to the VMA stage is a moment fans have waited for. For her fans, that makes the VMAs feel extra special.

Lady Gaga will share the stage with many other artists, including Doja Cat, Post Malone, Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, Alex Warren, and Tate McRae.

The 2025 show will also present two new honors: The Rock the Bells Visionary Award will be presented to Busta Rhymes, and the Latin Icon Award to Ricky Martin. Voting is open in 19 categories, and fans can vote up to ten times a day until September 5, 2025.

Edited by Nimisha