MTV Video Music Awards

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   1. 1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 42 years ago

   The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 14, 1984. The inaugural ceremony honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1983 and May 2, 1984, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[1][2]

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 2nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 41 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 3nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 40 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 4th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 39 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 5th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 38 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 6th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 37 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 7th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 36 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 8th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 35 years ago

Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles

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   1. 9th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 34 years ago

Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 10th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 33 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 11th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 32 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 12th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 31 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 13th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 30 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 14th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 29 years ago

Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 15th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 28 years ago

Metropolitan Opera House, New York

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   1. 16th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 27 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 17th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 26 years ago

Metropolitan Opera House, New York

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   1. 18th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 25 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 19th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 24 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 20th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 23 years ago

American Airlines Arena, Miami

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   1. 21st Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 22 years ago

American Airlines Arena, Miami

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   1. 22nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 21 years ago

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 23rd Annual MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 20 years ago

The Palms, Las Vegas

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   1. 2007 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 19 years ago

   The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, honoring the best music videos from the previous year between June 2006 to June 2007, took place on September 9, in Las Vegas at The Palms. The 2007 VMAs were the smallest VMAs ever held in MTV history, eliminating 13 awards, and renaming many of the remaining awards. The 2008 awards restored most of the categories.

Paramount Studios, Los Angeles

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   1. 2008 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 18 years ago

   The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 7, 2008, live from Paramount Pictures Studios (which, like MTV, is owned by Viacom), honoring the best music videos from the previous year. Nominations for a majority of the categories were announced on the MTV program FNMTV after being selected through viewer online voting at MTV.com. The remaining, professional categories were chosen by a panel of music industry professionals and announced via press release on August 27.

Radio City Music Hall, New York

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   1. 2009 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 17 years ago

   The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, honoring the best music videos from the previous year between June 2008 to June 2009, were presented on September 13, 2009, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and televised by MTV. The ceremony was hosted by Russell Brand.

Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 2010 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 16 years ago

   The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 12, 2010 at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. Chelsea Handler hosted the event, the first woman in sixteen years – since the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards – to do so.

Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles

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   1. 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 15 years ago

   The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards took place on August 28, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. On July 20, the nominees were announced. Katy Perry received the most nominations this year at ten, followed by Adele, and Kanye West, who were both tied at seven. A Britney Spears tribute was held, consisting of adult and children dancers alike, they wore costumes based on the music videos of Spears. Hamish Hamilton directed the show.

Staples Center, Los Angeles

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   1. 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 14 years ago

   he 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, took place on Thursday, September 6, 2012, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. The awards were broadcast from the Staples Center arena at L.A. Live in Downtown Los Angeles. Nominations were announced on July 31, 2012. Rihanna and Drake were the most nominated artists that year with five nominations apiece, followed by Katy Perry and Beyoncé, who received four.

Barclays Center, Brooklyn

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   1. 2013 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 13 years ago

   The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 25, 2013, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Marking the 30th installment of the award show, they were the first to be held in New York City not to use a venue within the borough of Manhattan. Nominations were announced on July 17, 2013.

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   1. 2014 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 12 years ago

   The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 24, 2014 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. It was the 31st annual MTV Video Music Awards. Beyoncé and Iggy Azalea led the nominees with eight nominations each, while Eminem followed them with seven.

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   1. 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 11 years ago

   The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 30, 2015. The 32nd installment of the event was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, and hosted by Miley Cyrus. Taylor Swift led the nominations with a total of ten, followed by Ed Sheeran, who had six, bringing his total number of mentions to 13. Swift's "Wildest Dreams" music video premiered during the pre-show.

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   1. 2016 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 10 years ago

   The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards were held on Sunday night, August 28, 2016 at 9:00–11:54pm EDT at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. Adele's "Hello" was the most nominated video with seven categories. This marked the 33rd edition of the live broadcast. Beyoncé led all winners with nine awards.

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   1. 2017 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 9 years ago

   The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 27, 2017 at The Forum in Inglewood, California, honoring music videos released between June 25, 2016 and June 23, 2017. It was hosted by Katy Perry. The 34th annual award show aired live from the venue for the second time in its history.

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to Radio City Music Hall in NYC, with performances by Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Logic featuring Ryan Tedder, and this year's Video Vanguard recipient, Jennifer Lopez.

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   1. 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 8 years ago

   The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to Radio City Music Hall in NYC, with performances by Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Logic featuring Ryan Tedder, and this year's Video Vanguard recipient, Jennifer Lopez.

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   1. 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 7 years ago

   The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are Live from Newark, NJ and hosted by Sebastian Manscalco. With performances by Taylor Swift, and many more.

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   1. 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 6 years ago

   The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards returns to honor the biggest names in music with live performances by Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, BTS, Doja Cat, Maluma and more, Hosted by Keke Palmer in New York City.

Hosted by Doja Cat, the 2021 VMAs featured performances from the biggest stars in a celebration of the best music videos of the year, and honored artists from the worlds of pop, rock, hip-hop and more.

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   1. MTV Video Music Awards 2021

   Finale 5 years ago

   The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were held on September 12, 2021, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. This marked the first time in eight years that the venue hosted the show. The show was hosted by hip-hop rapper and singer Doja Cat. It was the first time in history a Video of the Year nominee hosted the ceremony the same year.

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   1. 2022 MTV Video Music Awards

   Finale 4 years ago

   The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 28, 2022. The show was emceed by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow. Minaj was honored with the Video Vanguard Award, presented to her by her fans.

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   1. 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

   3 years ago

   The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on September 12, 2023. The show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, marking her second consecutive year in the role. This was the first time the ceremony was held on a Tuesday. A new award category, "Show of the Summer", was awarded this year through fan votes. Shakira was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024

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   1. 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

   2 years ago

   The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024.

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   1. MTV Video Music Awards 2025

   1 year ago

   The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards celebrate music's biggest names with unforgettable performances, legendary awards, and culture-defining moments. With performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin feat. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, sombr & more.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September 27, 2026.

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   1. MTV Video Music Awards 2026

   1 month ago

   The nominees were announced on August 18, 2026. Madonna led with eleven nominations. She is followed by Taylor Swift with nine, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with seven each, Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson with five each, Lisa with four, while Shakira, Tate McRae, Gener8ion and Yung Lean received three nominations each.