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2019 MTV Video Music AwardsTrailer
VMAs Host Sebastian Maniscalco Has a Lot to Learn
Sebastian Maniscalco does his best to learn the important names for the 2019 VMAs before he hosts on August 26, but he's got a long way to go.
07/16/2019
Watch Last Year's Performances
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VMAs Craziest Fashion Moments
Revisit some of the weirdest, coolest, and nakedest outfits to grace the VMA red carpet over the years.
08/30/2015
VMA Animal Reenactments
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2019 MTV Video Music AwardsPerformance
Christina Aguilera's Unforgettable Medley at the 2000 VMAs
Relive one of Christina Aguilera's most memorable moments from the 2000 VMAs as she performs her chart-topping songs, including "Come on Over" and "Genie in a Bottle."
07/19/2019

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2019 MTV Video Music Awards
Voting for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards is now open. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will host the event live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on August 26. Since its inception in 1984, the VMAs honors the year's most celebrated music videos. Featuring unparalleled performances and countless celebrity guests, the event serves as a who's who of the biggest names in entertainment.