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2026 VMAs Reach 11-Year Audience High with Madonna and Swift Headlining
entertainment21 days ago

2026 VMAs Reach 11-Year Audience High with Madonna and Swift Headlining

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards drew a combined 8.43 million viewers across CBS and MTV, marking an 11-year high and a 51% increase from last year. Hosted by Snoop Dogg at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the event featured Madonna’s first performance in 23 years, Taylor Swift’s Video of the Year win, and a Video Vanguard Award for Nirvana. The broadcast benefited from a delayed start due to an NFL game overrun, yet still outperformed previous years significantly in key demographic groups.

via Variety|
#cbs-ratings#entertainment#madonna
Swift Sets VMA Record, Honors Parton, and Debuts New Video
entertainment21 days ago

Swift Sets VMA Record, Honors Parton, and Debuts New Video

Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history on September 27, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. She won the inaugural Artist Director Honors and Video of the Year for 'The Fate of Ophelia,' surpassing Beyoncé with 32 total wins. Swift dedicated the top prize to the late Dolly Parton and premiered her new single 'Patient Zero,' her first release since marrying Travis Kelce. Madonna won seven awards, including Artist of the Year, while Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award. The ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, was delayed 20 minutes by an NFL game.

via KSL.com|
#dolly-parton#entertainment#madonna
Nirvana Accepts Long-Overdue Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs
entertainment21 days ago

Nirvana Accepts Long-Overdue Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs

Nirvana received the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 VMAs, a recognition that had been delayed for over three decades. Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl, and Pat Smear accepted the honor at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Novoselic delivering a speech honoring Kurt Cobain's vision and the band's enduring authenticity. The ceremony marked the first time the grunge icon received the award, despite their massive impact on music video culture in the 1990s. The event coincided with the 35th anniversary of their album 'Nevermind' and followed a period where the surviving members had not performed together since 2014.

via Page Six|
#entertainment#krist-novoselic#kurt-cobain
Viral VMA Clip Misidentifies Charli XCX's Nirvana Reaction as Shade Toward Taylor Swift
entertainment21 days ago

Viral VMA Clip Misidentifies Charli XCX's Nirvana Reaction as Shade Toward Taylor Swift

A viral video from the 2026 MTV VMAs falsely suggested Charli XCX was unenthusiastic during Taylor Swift’s Artist-Director speech. The clip, which has nearly five million views, actually shows Charli listening to Nirvana accept the Video Vanguard award. While online speculation links the two artists due to lyrical interpretations, the footage is misattributed, and neither artist has addressed the rumors.

via E! News|
#celebrity-feud-rumors#charli-xcx#entertainment
Nirvana Accepts VMA Vanguard Award Without Live Performance
music22 days ago

Nirvana Accepts VMA Vanguard Award Without Live Performance

Nirvana received the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 VMAs on September 27, with surviving members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear accepting the honor without performing. Novoselic delivered a speech praising the band's authenticity and Kurt Cobain's vision, while Smear lit a cigarette on stage. The award recognizes the band's impact on music video culture, particularly their 1991 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' clip.

via consequence.net|
#dave-grohl#krist-novoselic#mtv-vmas
2026 VMAs: Madonna Opens, Swift Honored, and Tributes to Parton and Michael
entertainment24 days ago

2026 VMAs: Madonna Opens, Swift Honored, and Tributes to Parton and Michael

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards air Sunday, Sept. 27, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the two-hour show features an opening performance by Madonna, her first at the VMAs in 23 years. Taylor Swift receives the inaugural Artist Director Honors, while Kacey Musgraves and a trio of artists pay tribute to late legends Dolly Parton and George Michael. Nirvana is also honored with the Video Vanguard Award.

via Billboard|
#entertainment#madonna#nirvana
Pioneer of MTV's 120 Minutes, Dave Kendall, Dies at 63
entertainment3 months ago

Pioneer of MTV's 120 Minutes, Dave Kendall, Dies at 63

Dave Kendall, creator and longtime host of MTV's influential alt-rock show 120 Minutes, has died at 63; no cause of death was disclosed. Kendall helped bring bands like Sonic Youth, Pixies, and Nirvana to a wider audience, including hosting the Nirvana premiere of Smells Like Teen Spirit in 1991, before later working in Bangkok and at the Bangkok Post.

via Pitchfork|
#alternative-rock#dave-kendall#entertainment
Dave Kendall, MTV's 120 Minutes Creator, Dies; Tributes Pour In
entertainment3 months ago

Dave Kendall, MTV's 120 Minutes Creator, Dies; Tributes Pour In

Dave Kendall, the creator and longtime host of MTV’s late-night music program 120 Minutes, has died, with former colleague Matt Pinfield announcing the news on social media. No cause of death or official age is confirmed, though Kendall’s Wikipedia page lists him at 68. Kendall launched 120 Minutes in 1986 and hosted it from 1988, famously debuting Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit in 1991. He later hosted a SiriusXM radio show and returned to journalism with the Bangkok Post. Tributes highlight his passion for music and his authentic connection with fans during MTV’s pivotal alt-music era.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#120-minutes#dave-kendall#entertainment
From Nirvana to Phish: A Chicago taper's 10,000-show archive goes online
arts-and-culture6 months ago

From Nirvana to Phish: A Chicago taper's 10,000-show archive goes online

Aadam Jacobs secretly recorded more than 10,000 concerts since 1989 in Chicago and beyond. Volunteers are digitizing and uploading the tapes to Internet Archive, preserving indie, punk and landmark live performances (including Nirvana’s 1989 Chicago debut and a 1990 Phish show) for free streaming, with meticulous metadata and audio cleanup. Some artists have requested takedowns, but most are supportive; the project continues with a growing team of volunteer engineers.

via Block Club Chicago|
#archive#arts#arts-and-culture