Sabrina Carpenter Ignites VMAs 2025 with Alien Kisses, Ricky Martin Returns for Latin Legacy
Kai Montgomery here—grumpy, skeptical, and reluctantly informed. You know the drill: another year, another MTV VMAs where pop stars show up looking like they’ve been dipped in glitter and trauma. But hey, at least this time we’re not being forced to watch someone recite poetry while wearing a dress made of recycled plastic bottles. No, no—this year’s spectacle promises actual performances, real stage presence, and one very confused alien. Let’s get into it.
Sabrina Carpenter is back, and she’s bringing her signature brand of chaotic charm to the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7th at New York’s UBS Arena. The “Espresso” queen, who’s already locked in eight nominations—including Video of the Year for her viral “Manchild” video—is set to deliver a performance that will either be hailed as genius or dismissed as performance art gone wrong. Last year’s medley was a masterclass in absurdity: Britney Spears’ iconic Madonna kiss reenacted with two background dancers—one an astronaut, the other a blue alien in full prosthetics and a sheer white dress. And yes, she kissed the alien. Not metaphorically. Not dramatically. With full lips, full eye contact, and zero shame. It wasn’t just a moment—it was a statement. A declaration that pop culture has officially lost its mind, and we’re all better for it.
This year, Sabrina isn’t just showing up to collect a Moon Person trophy (though she did win Song of the Year in 2024). She’s stepping into the spotlight as a full-fledged VMA legend-in-the-making. Her return proves that even when you’re nominated for eight awards, you still need to prove yourself every single time. The pressure? Real. The stakes? Higher than ever.
And then there’s Ricky Martin. Yes, the man who once made history as the first male Latin artist to win Best Pop Video at the VMAs in 1999. Now, he’s returning to celebrate the 26th anniversary of that groundbreaking moment—and he’s getting the Latin Icon Award to match. That’s right: the man who brought us “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and “The Cupido” is being honored for his cultural impact. Not because he’s still relevant, but because he helped build the foundation for artists like J Balvin, Karol G, and now, the next generation of Latin pop stars. It’s a rare moment of recognition that doesn’t come with a TikTok dance trend, which makes it oddly refreshing.
J Balvin, meanwhile, is dropping new music live at the VMAs. He’ll team up with DJ Snake for the world premiere of their track “Noventa,” following a joint performance of his hit “Zun Zun” with Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavárez. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a cultural event. A fusion of reggaeton, electronic beats, and pure Latin energy. If you thought last year’s surprise collabs were wild, wait until you see what’s coming this time around.
And let’s not forget Alex Warren, the breakout singer-songwriter nominated for Best New Artist, Best Pop, and Song of the Year for “Ordinary.” He’s making his award show debut, which means he’s about to walk onto a stage filled with legends, aliens, and people who’ve never seen a real microphone before. His performance could go one of two ways: either he steals the night, or he gets swallowed by the chaos. Either way, it’s a moment worth watching.
Busta Rhymes is also getting his due—the first-ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award for his decades-long influence on hip-hop. Because apparently, after all these years, someone finally realized that rhyming over drum machines isn’t just a party trick. It’s an art form. And someone had to say it.
So yeah, the VMAs are back. The lights are brighter, the costumes are weirder, and the stakes are higher. Will Sabrina kiss another alien? Will Ricky Martin drop a new verse? Will Alex Warren survive the onslaught? Only time—and the audience’s collective gasp—will tell.
Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online
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