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h.e.r., a$ap ferg, big sean, normani and ozuna will perform live
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WHO DO YOU STAN FOR?
grace vanderwaal, hayley kiyoko, kiana lede and cierra ramirez reveal all
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WORK IT
missy elliott is the video vanguard honoree
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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
Stand-Out Performances from Past VMAs
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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
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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
Looking Back at the 1999 MTV VMAs
Take a trip down memory lane and relive unforgettable moments and performances from your favorite stars at the 1999 MTV VMAs.
08/20/2019

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Looking Back at the 1999 MTV VMAs
Take a trip down memory lane and relive unforgettable moments and performances from your favorite stars at the 1999 MTV VMAs.
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
4:37
Lil' Kim featuring Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Angie Martinez - "Not Tonight"
Missy Elliott joins Lil' Kim as she performs her hit song "Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)" with Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Da Brat and Angie Martinez at the 1997 VMAs.
08/15/2019
4:16
Missy Elliott featuring Nelly Furtado, Ludacris and Trina - "Get Ur Freak On"/"One Minute Man"
Missy Elliott's stage presence is undeniable as she performs "Get Ur Freak On (Remix)" and "One Minute Man" with Nelly Furtado, Trina and Ludacris at the 2001 VMAs.
08/15/2019
4:01
Brandy and Monica - "The Boy Is Mine"
R&B dynamos Brandy and Monica hit the stage at the 1998 VMAs to perform their best-selling song "The Boy Is Mine."
08/15/2019
Stand-Out Performances from Past VMAs
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The Backstreet Boys Perform at the 1999 MTV VMAs
The Backstreet Boys serenade the crowd with their hit songs "I Want It That Way" and "Larger Than Life" at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
08/02/2019
2:16
Britney Spears Performs at the 1999 MTV VMAs
Britney Spears showcases her phenomenal dance moves as she performs her hit single "…Baby One More Time" at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
08/02/2019
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.