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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.

Taylor Swift does a "Great Gatsby"-themed performance of "Shake It Off" featuring a full band, dancers and Jasmine Harper from "So You Think You Can Dance."

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.

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.

Revisit some of the weirdest, coolest, and nakedest outfits to grace the vma red carpet over the years.

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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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Comedian 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 and Rosalía (as well as pre-show performances by Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion), and Missy Elliott will receive the Video Vanguard Award.