MTV’s End of Year 2025 Lineup: Mariah Carey Marathon, the VMAs, and the Stories of Jennifer Lopez & Ricky Martin
This is what the End of Year Music Stunt special will be like
Jennifer Lopez performs in concert at Palau Sant Jordi on July 15, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/Redferns)
MTV is gearing up to wrap up 2025 by celebrating some of the biggest moments in music this year. Starting Saturday, December 6, every Saturday morning at 9 AM, MTV will host End of Year Music Stunt — a special programming block featuring iconic performances from their vault and some of the most talked-about music moments of 2025.
December 6
The celebration kicks off with a fan favorite: MTV Unplugged Mariah Carey (1992). This legendary concert has become a holiday season staple, highlighted by Mariah’s unforgettable rendition of “I’ll Be There,” originally by The Jackson Five.
Mariah Carey at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on March 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images / Michael Buckner
Mariah Carey at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on March 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Michael Buckner/Billboard via Getty Images / Michael Buckner
December 13
On December 13, the vibe shifts to a sun-soaked Mediterranean party with Isle of MTV Malta 2025, featuring electrifying performances by Damiano David, Ella Henderson, and Alok.
That same day, MTV will also premiere I Want My MTV: Tate McRae and Steve Aoki. In this special, both artists look back at the music videos that helped launch their careers and cement their places in the global music scene.
December 20
The week after, MTV gets personal with Behind The Music: Jennifer López and Ricky Martin. This episode delves into the personal and professional journeys of two of Latin music’s biggest stars, exploring the challenges they faced and the hits that defined their legacies.
December 27
Finally, the countdown ends with the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, a show defined by a strong female presence and packed with unforgettable moments fans won’t want to miss.
So, every Saturday morning in December at 9 AM, MTV invites viewers to close out the year with End of Year Music Stunt — a celebration of music, memories, and superstar moments.
