CBS presents the 2026 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS ("VMAs") hosted by 13-time VMA nominee and global rap superstar, Snoop Dogg. The VMAs return with the promise of show-stopping performances, daring red-carpet fashion, and outrageous viral moments.

Former MTV VJ Vanessa Lachey will host a special retrospective of the most unpredictable “VMAs” moments - from bold fashion choices and game-changing collaborations to performances that transformed rising stars to celebrated icons.

Hosted by Donnie Wahlberg, the special celebrates trailblazers who redefined the visual landscape of music for over four decades. The Video Vanguard honorees’ show-stopping performances stand as some of the most iconic, career-defining moments in MTV history, forever cementing their legacy as industry titans.