As the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards approach, buzz is building around who will be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award. According to Billboard, Miley Cyrus is currently the favorite to receive this iconic accolade for her revolutionary impact on music video artistry.
Each year, the Video Vanguard Award—renamed in honor of Michael Jackson—is reserved for artists whose visual storytelling has reshaped pop culture. Past recipients include legends like Beyoncé, Shakira, and Missy Elliot.
With Miley’s genre-defying career, unapologetic boldness, and groundbreaking performances, fans and critics alike see her as a fitting addition to this elite group.
The 2025 VMAs herself promises to be a landmark event: Lady Gaga leads this year’s nominations with 12 nods, followed by Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar.
The ceremony will also air live on CBS from UBS Arena on September 7, simultaneously streaming on Paramount+.
If selected, Miley’s Vanguard honor would cap a year defined by creative reinvention—and reinforce her status as a pop provocateur who continually raises the bar.
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