The MTV VMAs have always been a breeding ground for unforgettable pop culture moments, and this year, Alex Warren delivered one of the night’s brightest.
The 25-year-old chart-topper didn’t just make his debut on the VMAs stage — he left with his very first Moon Person, taking home Best New Artist in a category stacked with buzzy names on Sunday (September 7) at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY.
Kicking off his night on the red carpet in sleek Armani with wife Kouvr Annon by his side, Warren got the surprise of a lifetime when pre-show cohost Nessa revealed his big win. His genuine, teary-eyed reaction — “This is mine?! My heart…I truly did not…thank you so much!” — was one of the most talked-about moments before the main show even began.
Then came the performance that sealed the deal. Backed by a massive 50-person marching band and gospel choir, Warren lit up the VMAs stage with a medley of his two biggest hits — the global No. 1 smash “Ordinary” and Billboard Top 10 “Eternity.” His powerhouse vocals and emotional delivery had everyone in the audience (including the Celeb Secrets gals) thinking it was anything but ordinary, proving what we and his fans already knew: Alex Warren isn’t just a viral sensation, he’s a full-fledged pop star.
It’s all part of a whirlwind year for Warren, whose debut album You’ll Be Alright, Kid has been dominating since its July release. With “Ordinary” crowned Billboard’s 2025 Song of the Summer and racking up over a billion streams, plus a sold-out global tour expanding into the fall, it’s clear he’s only getting started.
From YouTube beginnings to global stages, Alex Warren’s VMAs moment felt like the kind of career-defining night most artists only dream of. And now, with a Moon Person in hand and a fanbase that keeps growing by the millions, Warren is officially cemented as one of 2025’s biggest breakout stars.
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