Oftentimes, a musician’s debut at the awards show becomes a make-it-or-break-it moment in where their career will take them, with first-time performances from the likes of Britney Spears, Rihanna, Madonna,

Top and emerging artists will hit the stage to this year, too; Mariah Carey will perform as the 2025 Video Vanguard Award honoree. Plus, Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin will take the mic in separate performances, as they receive the Rock the Bells Visionary Award and the Latin Icon Award, respectively.