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Megan Fox spills intimate details of 'insane' life with Machine Gun Kelly
September 12, 2021 | 1:00pmWhile 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
September 12, 2021 | 12:00pmThe "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
September 11, 2021 | 2:00pmTen 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
September 10, 2021 | 7:28pmTune 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
September 10, 2021 | 6:29pmEx-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'
September 10, 2021 | 1:31pm"I just pulled out. I’ll explain why another day," the "Good Form" rapper said in regard to the cancellation announcement.
Lorde bails on the 2021 MTV VMAs due to COVID-19 protocols
September 10, 2021 | 12:18pmMTV's Video Music Awards COVID-19 protocol was too much of a liability for Lorde this year. After news dropped that she was no longer performing at the music awards ceremony,...
Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion lead BET Hip Hop Awards nominations
September 9, 2021 | 5:47pmHip hop's biggest night will return to Atlanta Oct. 1 to celebrate the industry's hottest artists.
The B-List: 40 times Beyoncé ran the world in honor of her 40th birthday
September 4, 2021 | 7:33am#HappyBirthdayBeyoncé: It’s a milestone B-Day: In honor of #Bey40, let's celebrate Queen Bey's groundbreaking contributions to pop culture.
Justin Bieber returning to VMAs for first performance since 2015
September 1, 2021 | 2:05pmThe "Yummy" singer scored seven nominations ahead of this year's VMAs.
Kanye West sets himself on fire, remarries Kim at latest 'Donda' listening party
August 27, 2021 | 9:33amThe Kanye West circus also included appearances by two controversial figures: Marilyn Manson and DaBaby.
Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello and Lorde to perform at 2021 VMAs
August 18, 2021 | 4:24pmLil Nas X, Camila Cabello, Lorde, Machine Gun Kelly and Olivia Rodrigo will sing their hearts out Sept. 12 on live TV.
Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion lead MTV's VMA nominees
August 11, 2021 | 12:58pmMTV has finally unveiled its list of nominees for the 2021 Video Music Awards, which will take place on September 12 at the Barclays Center in New York City
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga say farewell in tears with last show, new video
August 6, 2021 | 5:18pmIf you hoped to see Tony Bennett performing with Lady Gaga one last time, the duo’s latest video, a stunning performance of “I Get a Kick Out of You,” will...
Kanye West livestreamed 'Donda' again — so where's the album?
August 6, 2021 | 10:12amIs anyone surprised Kanye West is still playing the waiting game? He continued to test the limits of his fans waiting to hear his new music.
MTV's heyday: Beastie Boys sex show, Courtney Love beef & Van Halen coke binges
July 10, 2021 | 6:32pmInside the music channel's most debauched days — including an out-of-control Beastie Boys bash and a wasted Courtney Love picking a fight with Madonna.
How MTV stopped playing music — and lost its relevance
June 29, 2021 | 9:22amAs one of the five original VJs who launched MTV into the Moonman stratosphere 40 years ago, on Aug. 1, 1981, Alan Hunter helped put the video-bingeing network on the...
MTV VMAs return to Brooklyn to rock Barclays Center
June 8, 2021 | 8:00amThere won’t be any sleeping in Brooklyn when the MTV Video Music Awards return to Barclays Center.