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How Cueing and Control Systems Coordinate a Live VMA Broadcast
An inside look at the high-tech cueing systems and human coordination that prevent the notoriously chaotic MTV VMAs from descending into total disaster.
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How VMA Lighting Turns Live Performances Into Distinct Visual Worlds
Explore the complex art and technology behind the MTV VMAs, where lighting directors design the stage not just for a live show, but for a dozen music videos at once.
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How Broadcast Delays Can Shape What Viewers See During Live Awards Shows
Ever wondered how a 'live' broadcast can censor a swear word? Here's the inside story on how and why VMA speeches are edited in real time.
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How VMA Set Design Turns Brand Identity Into Broadcast Storytelling
A look at how the epic stages of the MTV VMAs are more than just spectacle, serving as a crucial tool for artists to tell their stories.
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How Microphone Choices Can Shape an Americana Performance
An inside look at how specific microphone choices are essential in capturing the authentic, raw, and intimate sound of the Americana Honors & Awards.
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How Engineers Balance Acoustic Instruments for a Live Music Broadcast
Discover the hidden art and science behind broadcast audio engineering that makes acoustic instruments sound so pristine during live awards shows.
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Taylor Swift to Be Honored at 2026 MTV VMAs With Inaugural Artist-Director Award
Taylor Swift has been pegged to receive a key award at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards. CBS and MTV announced Monday morning that Swift will be the recipient of the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors, a newly minted award set to go to artists who direct some or all of their own music […]
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Rolling Stone
MTV VMAs to Feature a George Michael Tribute With Raye, Sombr, and Teddy Swims
The homage to the late singer will include a medley at the Sunday awards show
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USA Today
Taylor Swift to receive first-of-its-kind honor at 2026 VMAs
The singer enters the Sept. 27 ceremony with a record 30 competitive wins, and nominations for video and artist of the year.
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How Artists and Fandoms Mobilize During VMA Voting Windows
Discover the hidden strategies and coordinated efforts record labels use to transform passionate fan bases into powerful voting armies for the VMAs.
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Why Live Americana Performances Can Be Challenging to Mix for Television
Ever wonder why the sound on the Americana Awards broadcast can be so inconsistent? Here are the hidden challenges behind mixing the show for TV.
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USA Today
VMAs most outrageous moments of all time
From Britney Spears and Madonna's kiss to Lady Gaga's meat dress, it's time to relive the most shocking moments from MTV Video Music Awards past.
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