VMAs 2025: BLACKPINK's Rosé was 'betrayed' by Bruno Mars, and won an award with Lady Gaga?

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards ( VMAs ) promises to be one of the most dramatic seasons in history, as a series of important categories witness fierce confrontations between global stars. From Lady Gaga , Bruno Mars to Rosé BLACKPINK.

Video of the Year is considered the most prestigious category at the VMAs, honoring the best music video in terms of image, creativity and cultural impact. The award is always a highlight of each season, and is also a dramatic competition between top names.

Released in late 2024, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' Die With a Smile is a strong contender for this award. The MV is highly appreciated by many experts, both in the style of classic cinema, rich in emotion, and has spread strongly around the world, reaching hundreds of millions of views after only a few months of release. This is not only a combination of two top voices, but also a boost to bring Gaga back to the top of the charts after a long absence from the music race.

However, APT . - a collaboration between Rosé (BLACKPINK) and Bruno Mars is an interesting "dark horse". The song blends European and American Pop colors with the spirit of K-Pop, creating a fun MV that makes listeners not hesitate to replay continuously. This has made APT. the fastest K-Pop MV to reach 1 billion views in the world along with a series of other impressive achievements.

About Artist of the Year is a category that recognizes the artist with the most comprehensive achievements of the year based on sales, influence and creativity. This award affirms the star's position on the international level.

With a stunning comeback with Die with a Smile with Bruno, Lady Gaga continues to conquer audiences on her musical journey, while affirming the lasting appeal of a global star. Gaga is currently leading the list of VMAs 2025 with 12 nominations, comprehensive in many major categories. This makes the female singer the center of media attention and a prominent factor for the artist of the year award.

However, Bad Bunny - the only Latin nominee in the race - also had a breakout year with many Billboard top songs and a series of sold-out shows. With his continued expansion of his influence beyond the Latin music scene, Bad Bunny could very well become a serious competitor to Gaga in this category.

Regarding Song of the Year, which honors the most outstanding song of the year, the award is not only based on commercial achievements but also on the artistic value of the song. In this category, experts believe that the race will almost revolve around two prominent names: Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga in collaboration with Bruno Mars and Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish.

The song Die With a Smile is a pop ballad, appearing on countless global charts. The song is considered to have the highest chance of winning because it combines both artistic and commercial elements - elements that are often highly appreciated by MTV.

However, Birds of a Feather also created waves. Billie Eilish's song brings gentle, lyrical nuances and especially artistic depth, affirming the female artist's unique position in the Alternative Pop music genre. Many people commented that with an increasing number of fans, Billie has a complete opportunity to turn the tables.

Best New Artist has always been considered a landmark category, opening up a "golden ticket" for a generation of young artists. The award has been a launching pad for current global names such as Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan.

This year’s VMAs nominations revolve around two prominent names: Alex Warren and The Marías. Alex made a strong breakthrough with the hit Ordinary - a song also nominated for song of the year. This shows that impressive digital achievements and social media effects have helped the male singer become a promising new face in the pop music industry.

Meanwhile, The Marías represents a distinct Indie Pop style. The band is considered a shining gem of this genre. With a haunting, artistic sound and a loyal fan base, many people expect the band to create surprises.

Rosé revealed her impressive balance, 3.6 billion fans silently contributed, 'fighting' with BLACKPINK? Kim Oanh11:34:05 30/08/2025Rosé's impressive income was suddenly made public on social networks, perhaps that number will make many people gasp when they hear it. With a number of hundreds of billions, can Rosé surpass or equal the income of the 3 models in BLACKPINK group combined?