Ariana Grande Wins Video of the Year at 2025 MTV VMAs | Brighter Days Ahead

At the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025, Ariana Grande absolutely stole the show. Her short film/music video “Brighter Days Ahead” bagged the Video of the Year award — the biggest trophy of the night.

What Made the Night Even More Special?

Earlier, Ariana also snagged Best Pop and Best Long Form Video, bringing her haul to three big wins. She stayed real on stage, thanking her team, fans, her therapist, and yes, a shout-out to “gay people.” Super heartfelt and genuine. She even gave props to her dad – he made his acting debut in the video. How sweet is that?

The Vibe and Drama of the Night

• Lady Gaga dominated with Artist of the Year and more wins, blocking Taylor Swift and Beyoncé from breaking the VMA record.
• Rosé (from BLACKPINK) became the first K-pop soloist to win Song of the Year for her collab with Bruno Mars on “APT.”
• Mariah Carey finally scored her very first VMA, receiving the Video Vanguard Award — long overdue.
• The night was hosted by LL Cool J, and was packed with killer performances by Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and others.
• Big moments included tributes to Ozzy Osbourne, a fiery set by Busta Rhymes, and Ricky Martin’s proud Latin Icon Award moment.
• Sabrina Carpenter turned heads with her Best Album win and used her performance to share a bold message about protecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Ariana Grande’s Vision: “Brighter Days Ahead”

Ariana’s winning short film “Brighter Days Ahead” is a futuristic, sci-fi visual masterpiece she co-wrote and co-directed with Christian Breslauer. It’s cinematic, memory-rewinding, and a clear sign she’s diving into directing in a serious way. On the red carpet, she wowed in a custom Fendi polka-dot dress inspired by Audrey Hepburn — chic, modern, and totally Ariana.

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