Summary

Snoop Dogg is hosting the ceremony, which will open with a performance by Madonna , who leads the nominees with 13 mentions, followed by Taylor Swift with 11. Competitive awards will be handed out in 23 categories, including video of the year. As previously announced, Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award this year, while Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors. There also will be tributes to Dolly Parton (by Kacey Musgraves) and George Michael (by Raye, Sombr and Teddy Swims).

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