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The 2021 VMAs ratings: down on viewers, up on buzz
The ratings of the 2021 VMAs on MTV plummeted 17% in the key age group of audiences between the ages of 18 and 49.
Maya Rudolph gets historic Emmys win with back-to-back awards
The "Saturday Night Live" comedienne, 49, made history on Sunday.
The best and worst moments from the 2021 VMAs: Madonna's butt and more
From Madonna’s bootylicious opener to wild outfits to unexpected snubs, shade and actual brawls, here’s a recap of the best and worst moments of the night.
'Baby daddies' rock! Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker jam on stage at VMAs
Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker took a break from PDA with their girlfriends at the 2021 MTV VMAs to jam on stage at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
The best and worst VMA performances of 2021
From Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran to Chloe Bailey and Camila Cabello, here are the top performances of the MTV VMAs 2021 live show.
Normani channels Janet Jackson with Teyana Taylor at 2021 VMAs
Pushing lustiness to its limits, Normani, 25, punctuated her VMAs performance of “Wild Side” with a steamy girl-on-girl grind, featuring Teyana Taylor.
Doja Cat is queen of the 2021 VMAs with aerial performance
The singer rocked a performance of hit track “Been Like This” while doing an impressive aerial act.
Billie Eilish shades Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 VMAs in diss caught on camera
Not everyone seemed to be pleased with Jennifer Lopez's appearance at the VMAs -- including Billie Eilish.
Justin Bieber rocks the VMA stage for the first time since 2015
Justin Bieber is back, baby.
And the award goes to: VMA winners 2021
Brooklyn's Barclays Center was full of the hottest names in music who kept the world entertained and full of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic. Winners will be updated throughout the...
How to watch and livestream the 2021 Video Music Awards
MTV's biggest musical award show will air live on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Who’s performing at the MTV VMAs 2021? See the complete list of artists
From Doja Cat and Ed Sheeran to Justin Bieber and Lil Nas X, here are all of the performers to watch at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays...
Megan Fox spills intimate details of 'insane' life with Machine Gun Kelly
While MGK is pouring his heart out on the VMAs stage, you might want to take a look at his pores. “He has a crazy skincare game,” Fox told The...
How Doja Cat went from watching the VMAs to hosting and performing
The "Say So" singer, real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, is making history as the first musical artist to be nominated for video of the year while hosting the VMAs.
The most scandalous music videos ever: Kanye, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, more
Ten of the wildest videos that had jaws dropping and tongues wagging, from when the Material Girl turned heads in her late-'80s heyday to Lil Nas X’s recent opus.
2021 VMAs presenters include Billie Eilish, Megan Fox, Travis Barker, more
Tune in on Sunday night for a full roster of A-list names presenting awards at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Jesy Nelson’s debut in jeopardy after Nicki Minaj pulls out of VMAs
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson was slated to perform at the 2021 MTV VMAs, but her collaborator Nicki Minaj has pulled out of performing at the show.
Nicki Minaj bails on 2021 VMAs performance: 'I'll explain why another day'
"I just pulled out. I’ll explain why another day," the "Good Form" rapper said in regard to the cancellation announcement.
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion lead BET Hip Hop Awards nominations
Hip hop's biggest night will return to Atlanta Oct. 1 to celebrate the industry's hottest artists.
Justin Bieber returning to VMAs for first performance since 2015
The "Yummy" singer scored seven nominations ahead of this year's VMAs.