Mariah Carey dazzles at the 2025 VMAs in glittering gold.

She appeared in a champagne silk robe with feather detail, opening with “Sugar Sweet.”

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Marip removed the robe to reveal a sparkling gold rhinestone bodysuit and thigh-high boots.

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Wore diamond jewelry worth $10 million, including a 204-carat LEVUMA choker.

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Mariah took home her first-ever VMA — the Video Vanguard Award — after 36 years.

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Performed a medley of hits: “Fantasy,” “Honey,” “Obsessed,” “We Belong Together,” plus “Sugar Sweet.”

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Ariana Grande presented her the award, calling Mariah her musical inspiration.

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This marked Mariah’s first VMA appearance in 20 years, since 2005.

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She teased her new album Here for It All, arriving September 26.

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Taylor Momsen stuns at the 2025 VMAs — flaunts sculpted abs.

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