Dolly Parton Tribute Set for 2026 MTV VMAs With Kacey Musgraves
Musgraves, who is nominated this year for best country for “Dry Spell,” will perform at Sunday’s show in honor of her late friend.
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Where to Watch the 2026 VMAs Live Online
Snoop Dogg will host, Madonna will open, Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, while Dolly Parton and George Michael will be honored with special musical tributes.
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Watch the Red Carpet Livestream
The awards ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, airs live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Sunday night.
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MTV VMAs Begin on Time in L.A., But Football Delays the Start of the Show on TV
While the audience within the Peacock Theater was treated to an epic performance from Madonna and Charli XCX, the beginning of the broadcast on CBS and MTV was delayed after Sunday’s Ravens-Cowboys game extended past the 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT start time of the show.
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Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs With Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX
The pop icon performed “Bring Your Love” and “Danceteria Afterhours,” kicking off the show in epic fashion.
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Raye Delivers Red-Hot Rendition of Hit “Where Is My Husband!” at 2026 MTV VMAs
The British singer went into the night with two nominations including for song of the year.
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Dolly Parton Honored by Kacey Musgraves During Tribute Performance at 2026 MTV VMAs
Musgraves performed the late singer’s hit song “I Will Always Love You” on Sunday.
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Global Superstar Lisa Debuts Thrilling First Televised Performance of “SaWaDiKa,” Scores Major Win at 2026 VMAs
The Thai singer went into her performance with a win under her belt for her song “Dream.”
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Nirvana Pays Homage to Kurt Cobain as Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear Accept Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs: “He Was One of One”
The bandmembers received the honor from Chuck D.
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Taylor Swift Debuts Music Video for New Single “Patient Zero” Starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell at 2026 VMAs
The singer premiered the music video exclusively at the 2026 onstage after accepting the inaugural artist director honors.
