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    MTV Video Music Awards Season 38 Episode 1 - MTV Video Music Awards 2021
    10.0/10(1 votes)

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    The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were held on September 12, 2021, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. This marked the first time in eight years that the venue hosted the show. The show was hosted by hip-hop rapper and singer Doja Cat. It was the first time in history a Video of the Year nominee hosted the ceremony the same year.

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  2. MTV Video Music Awards Season 41 Episode 1 - 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
    8.0/10(2 votes)

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    The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024.

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  3. MTV Video Music Awards Season 42 Episode 1 - MTV Video Music Awards 2025
    8.0/10(1 votes)

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    The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards celebrate music's biggest names with unforgettable performances, legendary awards, and culture-defining moments. With performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin feat. DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, sombr & more.

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  4. MTV Video Music Awards Season 43 Episode 1 - MTV Video Music Awards 2026
    8.0/10(2 votes)

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    The nominees were announced on August 18, 2026. Madonna led with eleven nominations. She is followed by Taylor Swift with nine, Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with seven each, Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson with five each, Lisa with four, while Shakira, Tate McRae, Gener8ion and Yung Lean received three nominations each.

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  5. MTV Video Music Awards Season 36 Episode 1 - 2019 MTV Video Music Awards
    7.0/10(2 votes)

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    The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are Live from Newark, NJ and hosted by Sebastian Manscalco. With performances by Taylor Swift, and many more.

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  6. MTV Video Music Awards Season 31 Episode 1 - 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
    4.0/10(1 votes)

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    The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards were held on August 24, 2014 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. It was the 31st annual MTV Video Music Awards. Beyoncé and Iggy Azalea led the nominees with eight nominations each, while Eminem followed them with seven.

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  7. MTV Video Music Awards Season 1 Episode 1 - 1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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    The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on September 14, 1984. The inaugural ceremony honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1983 and May 2, 1984, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[1][2]

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  8. MTV Video Music Awards Season 2 Episode 1 - 2nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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  9. MTV Video Music Awards Season 3 Episode 1 - 3nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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  10. MTV Video Music Awards Season 4 Episode 1 - 4th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  11. MTV Video Music Awards Season 5 Episode 1 - 5th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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  12. MTV Video Music Awards Season 6 Episode 1 - 6th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  13. MTV Video Music Awards Season 7 Episode 1 - 7th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  14. MTV Video Music Awards Season 8 Episode 1 - 8th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  15. MTV Video Music Awards Season 9 Episode 1 - 9th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  16. MTV Video Music Awards Season 10 Episode 1 - 10th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  17. MTV Video Music Awards Season 11 Episode 1 - 11th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  18. MTV Video Music Awards Season 12 Episode 1 - 12th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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  19. MTV Video Music Awards Season 13 Episode 1 - 13th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  20. MTV Video Music Awards Season 14 Episode 1 - 14th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  21. MTV Video Music Awards Season 15 Episode 1 - 15th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  22. MTV Video Music Awards Season 16 Episode 1 - 16th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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  23. MTV Video Music Awards Season 17 Episode 1 - 17th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  24. MTV Video Music Awards Season 18 Episode 1 - 18th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
    0.0/10(0 votes)

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  25. MTV Video Music Awards Season 19 Episode 1 - 19th Annual MTV Video Music Awards
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Best Episodes Summary

"MTV Video Music Awards 2021" is the best rated episode of "MTV Video Music Awards". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/12/2021. This episode scored 2.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "2024 MTV Video Music Awards".