Lady Gaga Exits 2025 MTV VMAs Just 15 Minutes After Winning Artist of the Year, Here’s Why

At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, Lady Gaga grabbed attention when she collected the Artist of the Year award in New York City. Shortly after, she announced that she had to depart immediately due to a significant engagement elsewhere. The pop sensation took the stage at UBS Arena to start off the evening but informed the audience about her urgent other obligation.

During her acceptance speech, Lady Gaga expressed that she wished she could stay and enjoy all the fantastic performances, but she needed to return to Madison Square Garden due to her ongoing commitment to her Mayhem Ball concert, which happened simultaneously in Manhattan, just a short 18-mile distance from the VMAs venue.

Lady Gaga balances the VMAs and the Mayhem Ball

Caught in a whirlwind of excitement, I found myself juggling between two electrifying events: the MTV VMAs and Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball show, both scheduled for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff. Yet, in a sudden twist, the pop icon herself announced via Instagram that her concert wouldn’t start until 9:30 p.m., leaving me on tenterhooks as she raced against time to navigate the city and get ready for her performance. This tight schedule meant Lady Gaga had to make an early exit from the VMAs, only 15 minutes after they began, a testament to her relentless dedication and unstoppable spirit!

Though it seemed swift, Gaga utilized her acceptance speech to emphasize the significance of artistry in her own words: “Being an artist is about trying to bridge the hearts of people worldwide. It’s a commitment, a craft, designed to delve into someone’s heart, where it takes root, and evoke dreams.” She stated this eloquently.

She went on to say, “As an artist, it’s my duty to evoke emotions such as laughter, joy, sadness, or relief in my viewers. It’s a means of fostering empathy and appreciating our shared experiences within the community.

Here’s who Gaga thanked in her speech

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’d like to share a heartfelt moment from the recent awards ceremony. When Lady Gaga received the Artist of the Year accolade, she graciously dedicated it to her beloved fiancé, Michael Polansky. Together, they’ve breathed life into several tracks on her Mayhem Ball album, with “Blade of Grass” being a special tribute to his proposal. In her own words, she expressed, “To my partner in all ventures, Michael, our collaborations this year have been a dream come true. You’ve been by my side every step of the way. I dedicate this award to you, to our love.

The event, emceed by LL Cool J, showcased fierce competition among leading nominees. Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Rosé were frontrunners in the nominations. Bruno Mars had a successful year with popular collaborations such as Die With a Smile with Gaga and APT with Rosé. As reported by E! News, these songs climbed to the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year.

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2025-09-08 10:37