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Fans Outraged After Kobe Bryant Left Out Of VMAs ‘In Memoriam’ Segment

Viewers then vented their frustrations on Twitter over Bryant’s absence. 

By Kimberly Wilson · Aug 31, 2020
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Keke Palmer Brought The Beauty At The 2020 MTV VMAs

The actress and singer’s hair and makeup changes were our favorite things about this year’s ceremony.

By Shalwah Evans · Aug 30, 2020
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MTV's Video Music Awards Will Be Held Outdoors In New York City

Upon reviewing safety protocols amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that an outdoor event was a better choice.

By Kimberly Wilson · Aug 10, 2020
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This ESSENCE exclusive is a, “yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.”

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Hairstylist Tokyo Stylez Gives The Scoop On Cardi B's Sleek Lob For The MTV VMAs

The rapper surprised fans by going with low key hair at the over the top awards show.

By Shalwah Evans · Aug 27, 2019
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The Beauty Looks We Loved From The MTV VMAs Red Carpet

Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Keke Palmer and more celebs brought their beauty A-games to the annual awards’ red carpet.

By Shalwah Evans · Aug 26, 2019
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Beyoncé Crashed Chance The Rapper's VMA Interview & His Reaction Was Everything

This reaction from Chance The Rapper after receiving a hug from Beyoncé is literally all of us.

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8 Ways Beyoncé Slayed The 2016 MTV Music Video Awards 

From the red carpet to her epic 16-minute performance of songs from Lemonade, to breaking an MTV record, King Bey…

By Demetria Lucas D'Oyley · Aug 29, 2016
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A RIHCap Of Rihanna's Beauty Moments On The VMA Stage

Rihanna took the stage, not one, not twice, but four times at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. As expected,…

By Nikki Brown · Aug 29, 2016
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Beyonce's Style Was Relentlessly Epic at the 2016 VMAs

Everytime we thought we’d get a chance to catch our breath, Beyonce came through with yet another slay.

By Dominique Hobdy · Aug 29, 2016
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