In a landmark achievement for the MTV Video Music Awards, the event boasted its best ratings in six years after moving to CBS. More than 5.5 million viewers tuned in to watch LL Cool J host a night filled with performances from music’s biggest names.

Sabrina Carpenter earned the Best Album honor for “Short n’ Sweet” at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, sparking laughter when she poked fun at her so-called “long” music career. The 26-year-old singer’s milestone came on a night dedicated to celebrating the industry’s biggest stars at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.