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  1. People

    Grohl, Novoselic and Smear accept Nirvana’s 2026 MTV Video Vanguard Award

    Nirvana received the 2026 MTV Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs on Sept. 27, with Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear accepting. The honor recognized the band’s influence on music, culture and MTV; it came 34 years after Nirvana’s first VMA appearance in 1992.
  2. People

    Taylor Swift returns to the VMAs wearing her wedding and engagement rings

    Taylor Swift returned to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27 for the first time since marrying Travis Kelce on July 3, wearing her wedding band beside her engagement ring. She was set to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.
  3. People

    Jost jokes Johansson supports his Staten Island Ferry venture but isn’t an active investor

    Colin Jost joked that Scarlett Johansson is “supportive from a distance” of the decommissioned Staten Island Ferry he bought with Pete Davidson for $280,000 in 2022. They have since used it for events, including a comedy show.
  4. People

    Madonna returns to the VMAs in a red bustier for first performance since 2003

    Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with her first performance at the ceremony since 2003, singing a medley from her new album, Confessions II. Sabrina Carpenter joined her for “Bring Your Love,” and Charli xcx appeared for the debut of their “Danceteria Afterhours” remix.
  5. People

    Madonna launches the 2026 VMAs with her first performance there in 23 years

    Madonna opened the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27 with her first live VMAs performance in 23 years, joined by Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx. Julia Garner, Seth Rogen and Sombr also made cameos; Madonna led all artists with 11 nominations.
  6. Forbes

    Madonna returns to the VMA stage after 23 years for record fifth opening

    Madonna returned to the VMA stage for her first performance in 23 years, opening the 2026 show with “Bring Your Love” alongside Sabrina Carpenter and “Danceteria Afterhours” with Charli xcx. Billboard reported it was her record fifth time opening the ceremony.
  7. Variety

    Madonna Returns to the VMAs After 23 Years, Opens With Carpenter and Charli xcx

    Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday with Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx, marking her first performance at the awards in 23 years. The two-song set paired her with Carpenter at the piano and included Charli in the “Danceteria Afterhours” remix.
  8. People

    At the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift wears muted-pink lipstick and lower-lash liner

    Taylor Swift arrived at the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sept. 27 with a muted-pink lip, shorter wing and subtle liner beneath her lower lashes, rather than her usual red lipstick and dramatic wing. She was set to receive the first-ever Artist Director Honors.
  9. People

    People's 2026 VMAs roundup showcases 11 red-carpet outfits

    People highlighted 11 looks from the 2026 MTV VMAs blue carpet, including Taylor Swift in Tamara Ralph Couture, Teyana Taylor in a feathered Zuhair Murad Couture coat-gown and Sombr shirtless in ERL. Charli xcx, Slayyyter and others were also featured.
  10. People

    Lisa Rinna honors Madonna ahead of pop star’s first VMAs performance in 23 years

    Lisa Rinna said her short, spiky blonde hair and white gown with a breastplate featuring fake nipples paid tribute to Madonna at the 2026 MTV VMAs. Madonna is set to open the show with her first live performance there in 23 years and leads this year’s nominations with 11.
  11. Variety

    Jeff Probst says Survivor kept its diversity approach despite Paramount’s DEI rollback

    Survivor host Jeff Probst told The New York Times that the show’s diversity approach is unchanged despite Paramount’s 2025 DEI rollback. He said people from different walks of life make its stories more interesting and diversity is essential to the storytelling.
  12. People

    Jazzma Kendrick alleges Rick Ross abused her and injured her lip

    Model Jazzma Kendrick alleged on Instagram that ex-boyfriend Rick Ross physically abused her and left her with a “busted” lip. She shared photos she said showed the injury and said she left him afterward; her posts did not specify when it happened.
  13. People

    Teyana Taylor's 2026 VMA look pairs black lace with feather trim

    Teyana Taylor wore a black Zuhair Murad gown with lace, a plunging neckline and feathered cuffs and collar at the 2026 MTV VMAs on Sunday, Sept. 27. She was nominated for Best Collaboration with Lucky Daye for “Hard Part” and was set to present.
  14. People

    Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene share Louisiana wedding memories for their anniversary

    Lana Del Rey and husband Jeremy Dufrene marked their second wedding anniversary on Sept. 26 with Instagram posts featuring photos and video from their 2024 Louisiana wedding. The ceremony was held in Des Allemands, where Dufrene operates swamp boat tours.
  15. People

    Pregnant Anne Hathaway says doctor advised skipping ‘Hot Ones’ over labor concern

    Pregnant Anne Hathaway says her doctor told her not to appear on “Hot Ones” during the “Verity” press tour because she might go into early labor. She wanted to take on the spicy-wing challenge but has not yet done the show.
  16. The Big Lead

    Madonna and RAYE set to perform at 2026 VMAs; Tyla among presenters

    The 2026 VMAs lineup includes Madonna, RAYE, Sienna Spiro, Lisa, Shaboozey and Gunna. Kacey Musgraves will pay tribute to Dolly Parton; RAYE, Sombr and Teddy Swims will honor George Michael. It airs live on CBS at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday, with an MTV simulcast.
  17. SFGate

    Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own' may be Portola's biggest singalong in five years

    Robyn closed her Portola Music Festival headlining set with “Dancing On My Own,” following “Call Your Girlfriend.” When the music dropped out at the chorus, the crowd sang it in full, creating what was likely the biggest singalong in the festival’s five-year history.
  18. TV Insider

    ‘Rivals’ EP says Monica’s death will push Rupert further from Taggie in Part 2

    ‘Rivals’ executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins says Monica’s death will make Rupert push Taggie away further, while Taggie will tire of it. He says there is still hope for them if both mature; Season 2 Part 2 premieres November 11 on Hulu and Disney+.
  19. People

    Stars take the red carpet ahead of Snoop Dogg’s 2026 MTV VMAs

    Foo Fighters, Orville Peck, FLO, Adam Lambert and Chloe Bailey were among the stars arriving at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater for the 2026 MTV VMAs. Snoop Dogg is hosting the ceremony, scheduled to air Sept. 27.
  20. Forbes

    Madonna set to open 2026 VMAs in first live appearance since 2003

    Madonna will open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Sept. 27, in her first live VMA appearance since 2003. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the two-hour ceremony airs on CBS and MTV from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
  21. People

    Kim Kardashian revisits her four children’s early years in nostalgic post

    Kim Kardashian posted dozens of throwback photos of her and Kanye West’s four children—North, 13, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7—on Instagram Sunday, Sept. 27, writing, “The days are long but the years are short.”
  22. Wealth of Geeks

    Harry says Archie and Lilibet are happy at their new UK school

    Prince Harry says Archie and Lilibet are “happy in school” at their new UK school after the family moved them following talks with its security team. They left their first school after two days and began a full day at the replacement on Sept. 15.
  23. People

    Lacey Chabert landed Gretchen despite doubting she fit the role

    Lacey Chabert told Parade she doubted she fit Gretchen Wieners during her Mean Girls audition, but landed the role. The scene she read became Gretchen’s memorable English-class outburst: “We should totally just stab Caesar!”
  24. Variety

    Anthony Russo says evolving ‘Avengers’ heroes is hard, hopes to surprise audiences

    “Avengers: Doomsday” co-director Anthony Russo says evolving its heroes is “very difficult”: he and brother Joe want to respect their stories while surprising themselves and audiences. Russo said fans differ in which characters and versions they favor.
  25. SFGate

    DJ Shadow gives ‘Endtroducing’ songs their first proper live outing in 30 years

    DJ Shadow played much of his 1996 album “Endtroducing” at Portola Music Festival, marking the first proper live performance of its songs in 30 years. He said the missing MPC sampler and multitracks resurfaced six months ago, making the performance possible.
  26. People

    Paulina Porizkova says women are pushed aside as they age

    In a Sept. 27 Instagram video, model and author Paulina Porizkova, 61, said women are dismissed and expected to withdraw as they age. She said many feel they must choose between disappearing and costly, invasive cosmetic procedures.
  27. People

    After Nirvana’s split, Grohl formed Foo Fighters as Novoselic pursued music and politics

    Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain died by suicide in 1994. Dave Grohl formed Foo Fighters, Krist Novoselic pursued music and politics, and former drummer Chad Channing formed Can of Clouds in 2024; the group released its debut album in 2025.
  28. SFGate

    Portola Saturday brought local DJs, Robyn and Soulwax to Pier 80

    Saturday at San Francisco’s Portola Music Festival began with local DJs and ran through sets by Tricky, DJ Shadow, Robyn and Soulwax at Pier 80. Despacio drew a line of festivalgoers, Robyn led a sing-along to “Dancing On My Own,” and Soulwax closed the night.
  29. People

    Bailey Adams wins 31-challenge contest over the couple’s last name

    New Jersey couple Bailey Adams and Larissa Scandora settled their last-name debate through 31 challenges, with Adams winning the final contest on Sept. 24. Their rules call for Scandora to take Adams’s surname when they marry in spring 2028.
  30. TV Insider

    Adam Brody says George W. Bush was more civil than Trump, but not “sharp”

    Adam Brody told GQ on Sept. 25 that George W. Bush was more civil and honorable than Donald Trump, but not “sharp”; he also disagreed with Bush’s politics. Brody said the Bush-Gore election marked his political awakening, with 9/11 occurring eight months later.