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MTV VMAs Break Records

Updated 2026-09-28 22:10 UTC 2 sources Positive

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards attracted a combined 8.4 million viewers, marking the most-watched event since 2015 and a 51% increase from last year. The ceremony featured exclusive content and strong ratings across multiple networks.

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Variety
The Moon Man still has some life. CBS’ and MTV’s coverage of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards averaged a combined 8.43 million viewers on Sunday night, according to Nielsen Live+same day fast nationals. Those numbers are subject to change once finals are in, but for now that makes it the
2026-09-28 22:00 UTC
Deadline
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2026-09-28 22:00 UTC
Deadline
The MTV Video Music Awards may not have the same meaning as it did in the 1990s but it’s clear that this year’s event had more juice than in a number of years. Per Nielsen’s fast nationals, the ceremony hit an 11-year high and was up over 50% over the numbers from last year. Obviously, […]
2026-09-28 22:01 UTC
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