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Yung Lean & Gener8ion Remake Mesmerizing ‘Storm’ Video, Smash Moon Person During VMAs Performance

The short film received four nominations, including video of the year.

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Yung Lean & Gener8ion Remake Mesmerizing ‘Storm’ Video, Smash Moon Person During VMAs Performance

The short film received four nominations, including video of the year.

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Stars On the 2026 VMAs Red Carpet Pass the Mic | VMAs 2026

Tyla, Slayyyter, FLO, Rei Ami and more play pass the mic and ask each other questions on the VMAs 2026 red carpet.

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Olivia Rodrigo's "The Cure" Crafted Through "Happy Accident"

She and her collaborator Dan Nigro have been digging into the song's creation

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Madonna and Taylor Swift Lead 2026 MTV VMAs Winners

Madonna & Taylor Swift came into the night the top nominees, and they were also the biggest winners.

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Sienna Spiro Gets Standing Ovation After Performing ‘Great Expectation’ at VMAs

Not only did she knock the house down, she also took home an award.

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Woman Who Accused Jay-Z of Rape Withdraws Allegations

“Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” she wrote in a declaration

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Sienna Spiro Gets Standing Ovation After Performing ‘Great Expectation’ at VMAs

Not only did she knock the house down, she also took home an award.

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RAYE, Sombr, Teddy Swims & Adam Lambert Pay Tribute to George Michael at 2026 VMAs

The late pop icon died on Christmas Day in 2016.

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RAYE Goes Vintage As She Performs “I Will Overcome.’ & ‘Where Is My Husband!’ at VMAs

The singer-songwriter gave an impressive performance that included a brief interlude from her grandma.

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Kacey Musgraves' VMA Tribute to Dolly Parton

The performance kicked off with an old video of the late country icon sharing words of encouragement.

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Nirvana Receives MTV Video Vanguard Award

The band was presented the award by rap legend Chuck D, with the bassist giving the trio's acceptance speech.

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Taylor Swift Honored for Directing at 2026 VMAs

Swift accepted the honor at the VMAs just before premiering her latest project as a director, the music video for "Patient Zero."

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Madonna Reflects on Career at 2026 VMAs

"I want you to know I spent the last year and a half finding myself," the superstar said during her speech.

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Allegations Against Jay-Z Withdrawn

“Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” she wrote in a declaration

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Here Are All the 2026 MTV VMAs Winners: Full List

Madonna & Taylor Swift came into the night the top nominees, and they were also the biggest winners.

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Madonna Recalls Being Told Her ‘Career Was Over’ at First VMAs While Winning Artist of the Year in 2026

"I want you to know I spent the last year and a half finding myself," the superstar said during her speech.

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Taylor Swift Receives Artist Director Honors at 2026 MTV VMAs: Here’s Her Speech

Swift accepted the honor at the VMAs just before premiering her latest project as a director, the music video for "Patient Zero."

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LISA Pays Tribute to Thailand With High-Octane ‘SaWaDiKa’ Performance at VMAs 2026

The K-pop superstar took the stage shortly after winning the first award of the night.

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Nirvana Accepts MTV Video Vanguard Award: Krist Novoselic Says Band Still Resonates ‘Because People Are Still Hungry for Authenticity’

The band was presented the award by rap legend Chuck D, with the bassist giving the trio's acceptance speech.