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MTV Video Music Awards

Series Overview

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionDocumentary
Original Network
CBS
MTV
Episodes & Seasons

43 Seasons • 43 Episodes

180 min per episode

Air Date Window

1984 – Present

Premiered: Fri, Sep 14, 1984

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Season 43, Episode 1: “MTV Video Music Awards 2026”

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.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14
Content Warning Elements:
DL

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

D • L

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for MTV Video Music Awards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MTV Video Music Awards

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What is MTV Video Music Awards about?

An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.

How many seasons does MTV Video Music Awards have?

MTV Video Music Awards comprises 43 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in MTV Video Music Awards?

Key cast members in MTV Video Music Awards include Not specified.

Who created or directed MTV Video Music Awards?

MTV Video Music Awards was developed and directed by Not specified.