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shawn mendes and camila cabello will perform "señorita" live
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NEW PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
h.e.r., a$ap ferg, big sean, normani and ozuna will perform live
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WORK IT
missy elliott is the video vanguard honoree
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Road to the VMAs
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Stand-Out Performances from Past VMAs
11 Videos
41:29
Baddest Boy Bands of the VMAs
Sway Calloway counts down unforgettable boy-band moments from VMAs history, including performances from the Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men, NSYNC, New Edition and One Direction.
08/17/2019
41:29
VMAs: Mic Drop Performances
Sway Calloway counts down 10 of the best mic-drop performances from the VMAs, featuring Kanye West, NSYNC, Madonna, P!nk, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and more superstars.
08/17/2019
0:44
Remember the 1999 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Looks?
Take a walk down memory lane and check out unforgettable red carpet looks from Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Jay-Z and more stars.
08/20/2019

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Taylor Swift At The VMAs
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Showstopping VMA Performers
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White Hot on the VMA Red Carpet
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VMA Fashion: Back in Black
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Cutest VMA Couples
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4:27
P. Diddy featuring Faith Evans and Sting - "I'll Be Missing You"
P. Diddy performs an emotional rendition of his song "I'll Be Missing You" at the 1997 VMAs with a gospel choir and guest appearances by Sting and Faith Evans.
08/24/2019
7:52
Missy Elliott Showcases Her Lamborghini Furniture
Missy Elliott gives fans an exclusive look at her home and highlights her Lamborghini furniture, MiSSY!-waterfall koi pond and Ferrari-shaped bed.
08/21/2019
6:29
Missy Elliott Gives a Tour of Her Crib
Missy Elliott shows off her sprawling 25-room estate in Virginia Beach, VA, and gives a tour of her office, exercise room and ballroom.
08/21/2019
4:14
Lady Gaga - "Paparazzi"
Lady Gaga graces the 2009 VMA stage with a masquerade-inspired performance of her hit "Paparazzi."
08/21/2019
Road to the VMAs
3 Videos
0:44
Remember the 1999 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Looks?
Take a walk down memory lane and check out unforgettable red carpet looks from Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Jay-Z and more stars.
08/20/2019
4:47
Relive Christina Aguilera's Epic Performance of "Dirrty" and "Fighter" at the 2003 VMAs
Christina Aguilera takes the stage at the 2003 VMAs with sexy, high-energy versions of her hits "Dirrty" and "Fighter," with some help from Redman and Dave Navarro.
08/20/2019
2:29
The Stars Reveal Their All-Time Favorite Music Videos
From Missy Elliott's "Work It" to Beyonce's "Crazy in Love" to Kendrick Lamar's "Humble," Lizzo, Jonas Brothers and other stars dish about their all-time favorite music videos.
08/16/2019
0:43
Celebs Open Up About the Most Surprising Songs on Their Phones
Jonas Brothers, Cierra Ramirez, Big K.R.I.T., Tove Lo, Hayley Kiyoko and Grace VanderWaal talk about the songs fans would be most surprised to find on their playlists.
08/16/2019
1:00
Who Do You Stan For?
Despite their own fame, Grace VanderWaal, Hayley Kiyoko, Kiana Lede and Cierra Ramirez discuss the stars they would totally lose their cool over if they crossed paths.
08/16/2019
4:18
Cher - "If I Could Turn Back Time"
Cher slays the stage as she performs her timeless hit song "If I Could Turn Back Time" at the 1989 Video Music Awards.
08/15/2019
2019 mtv video music awards
Sebastian Maniscalco will host the event live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on August 26. There will be performances by Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X, Jonas Brothers, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Rosalía, H.E.R. and A$AP Ferg (as well as pre-show performances by Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion), and Missy Elliott will receive the Video Vanguard Award.