A large number of stars appear and 2025 MTV Video Music Awardsbut there are also many big names that have not appeared.
Very big at night Lady GagaHe led the nomination with 12 nods and eventually became The most acclaimed artist this year Best collaboration with her in four wins including Artist of the Year Bruno Mars On “Death with a Smile”, the best direction and the best artistic direction.
However, she only personally accepted her Artist of the Year Award. In what can only be described as an iconic move, Gaga delivered her acceptance speech and rushed to Madison Square Garden, where she held her sixth concert on Mayhem Ball Tour. Later, fans saw Gaga performing her songs “Abracadabra” and “Dead Dance” on MSG.
When Gaga squeezed the 2025 VMA into her busy tour, other celebrities decided not to attend the awards ceremony. Keep scrolling to see why Taylor Swift,,,,, Billie Eilish There are more artists who skip:
Taylor Swift
US Weekly I learned on September 5 Swift won’t attend This year’s VMA despite being nominated for Artist of the Year. Swift last played in the 2024 show, where she won seven awards for her album The tortured poet’s department.
Swift’s decision to skip was after she announced her upcoming 12th album, The life of a singerOctober 3. She has also recently been engaged to her boyfriend Travis Kelce. Although many fans think Swift skipped the VMA to support Kelce because the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil on September 5, she did not play.
Billie Eilish
Eilish won six awards including Video of the Year and Song of the Year for “Feather Bird”. It’s not clear why she didn’t attend the 2025 VMA, but she last played in the 2021 show, so her absence isn’t surprising.
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Getty Images of Bryan Bedder/MTV VMA 2021/MTV/VIACOMCBSSZA was nominated for Best R&B Song for “Drive” and nominated for Best Collaboration with “Luther” Kendrick Lamarbut she lost in both categories. She kept a low profile on social media on the day of the awards party, so it’s unclear why she skipped. She and Lamar took part in their big country tour, but they would rest until September 23.
SZA also participated in the VMA last time in 2021.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Nominated as Artist of the Year. It’s no surprise that she skipped the VMA, as she hasn’t been on the show since 2016.
Miley Cyrus
Cyrus was nominated for four categories, including Best Pop Artist. She last participated in the 2020 VMA.
Ethan Slater
Many fans wonder why Slater walked through the 2025 VMA red carpet and later won awards for Best Pop, Video of the Year and Best Form Video. However, the couple kept a low profile this summer and finally found in New York City in the spring. Slater is sure to yell via social media after her video of the year and best pop champions.
Charli XCX
Charli XCX Despite being nominated for five categories, including Best Pop Singer, the show was skipped. Before the awards ceremony, her upcoming film “Saff” was found at the Gucci event at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6.
Charli XCX last participated in the VMA in 2021.
Olivia Rodrigo
Rodrigo has not received any nominations in any category in the 2025 VMA, so her absence is not surprising. She ended her Gut World Tour in July and laughed at herself for making her third album.
She told The The , when I just grew up as a person, I learned more about music and I had a different perspective, which is impossible to reflect in your songwriting. ” British Daily Star In June. “Hopefully, when I release my next album, it will feel more mature and like it’s different to things. I think writing songs is so fun and you can continue to push yourself, learn, grow and expand.”
Travis Scott
Scott was nominated for three awards at the 2025 VMA, but he ended the night with zero victory. It is not clear why he didn’t attend, but he attended the 2021 ceremony for the last time.

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