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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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SOCIAL CATEGORIES REVEALED FOR THE “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)" SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 ON CBS
“VMAs” Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+ CBS and MTV today announced nominations for four “VMAs” social categories: Best Group, Best Long Form Video, Best Album and Song of Summer. All voting will be hosted on the @MTV Instagram Story until Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11:00 AM, ET. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the “VMAs” will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV. Best G...
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS REVEALED FOR “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)” AIRING LIVE SEPT. 27 ON CBS
“VMAs” Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+ CBS and MTV announced today that GENER8ION, Gunna, LISA, RAYE, Shaboozey, SIENNA SPIRO and Yung Lean will join show opener Madonna for performances during the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”). Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the “VMAs” will air Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV. GENER8ION and Yung Lean GENER8ION and Yung Lean will take the V...
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THE FIRST ANNUAL CBS VIRTUAL PRESS DAY TRIVIA GAME REVELATIONS
The Following News Was Revealed Today at the CBS Virtual Press Junket MADONNA WILL OPEN THE “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)” Photo Courtesy of Warner Records CBS and MTV announced today that the most nominated artist of the night, Madonna, will open the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”) for her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The cultural powerhouse returns to the “VMAs” stage fresh off the release of her critically acclaimed #1 album Confessions II (Warner Records). Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the “VMAs” will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30...
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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MADONNA TO OPEN THE “2026 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)” WITH HER FIRST “VMAs” PERFORMANCE IN 23 YEARS, AIRING SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 ON CBS
“VMAs” Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+ Landmark “VMAs” Performance Is Presented in Partnership with Spotify Photo Courtesy of Warner Records CBS and MTV announced today that the most nominated artist of the night, Madonna, will open the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”) for her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The cultural powerhouse returns to the “VMAs” stage fresh off the release of her critically acclaimed #1 album Confessions II (Warner Records). Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the “VMAs” will air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET...
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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SNOOP DOGG TO HOST THE “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” (“VMAs”) SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 ON CBS
“VMAs” Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+ CBS and MTV announced today that global megastar and rap mogul Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”) as the show returns to the West Coast for the first time since 2017. Live from Los Angeles, the “VMAs” will air on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV. Snoop Dogg is a 13-time “VMAs” nominee, having won three awards. His pr...
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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NIRVANA TO RECEIVE VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD DURING “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” AIRING LIVE SEPT. 27 ON CBS
****MEDIA ALERT**** “VMAs” Will Simulcast on MTV and Stream on Paramount+ Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images Nirvana is the 2026 “VMAs” Video Vanguard recipient. On this date in 1992 (9/9/92), Nirvana took to the “VMAs” stage for the first time – shaping music, culture and MTV forever. A social announcement broke the Vanguard news here. The “VMAs” will air Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ ...
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CBS ANNOUNCES “BEST OF VMAs” PRIMETIME SPECIALS
Donnie Wahlberg Hosts “Best of VMAs: Iconic Vanguard Performances” and Vanessa Lachey Hosts “Best of VMAs: Unforgettable Moments” CBS will celebrate the road to the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”) with two new primetime specials. Donnie Wahlberg will host BEST OF VMAs: ICONIC VANGUARD PERFORMANCES on Sunday, Sept. 13 (9:30 PM, ET/9:00 PM, PT), and Vanessa Lachey will host BEST OF VMAs: UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS on Sunday, Sept. 20 (9:00 PM, ET/PT). The 2026 “VMAs” air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on ...
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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NOMINATIONS REVEALED FOR “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” (“VMAs”), AIRING LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES, SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 ON CBS
Madonna and Taylor Swift Lead Nominations Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, GENER8ION, LISA, PinkPantheress, Sabrina Carpenter and Shakira Among Top Contenders CORTIS, Don Toliver, Kali Uchis, Noah Kahan, Olivia Dean, Sienna Spiro and Yung Lean Among 26 First-Time Nominees; “Best Dance” Category Returns Watch Nomination Categories on “CBS Mornings” Here The highly anticipated list of nominees for the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”) was announced today, recognizing artists whose work during the last 12 months has pioneered the music industry and been the catalysts of global buzz. The...
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs)
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CBS MEDIA ALERT: “2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” (“VMAs”) PRESS CREDENTIAL APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Press Credential Application Now Available Here “VMAs” Returns to Los Angeles for the First Time Since 2017 WATCH: OMG! Happens on the VMAs! The 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (“VMAs”) returns to the West Coast for the first time since 2017, broadcasting live from Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE on Sunday, Sept. 27 (7:30-9:30 PM, ET/ 4:30-6:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on MTV and streaming live on Paramount+* in the U.S. The show will also be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV. PRESS CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN To apply for 2026 “VMAs” ...
