Slayyyter, LISA, Charli xcx & More Rock the 2026 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: See the Best Photos
From Slayyyter and Charli xcx to Nirvana, LISA and more, see the stars arrive for this year's ceremony.
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet saw a dazzling array of stars from various genres making their presence known. Notable performers included the surviving members of Nirvana, who donned black attire for the Video Vanguard Award; Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav, ready to ignite the stage; BLACKPINK's Lisa, set to perform and compete for four nominations; and sombr, who paid tribute to the late George Michael.
Additionally, RAYE honored the memory of George Michael with a striking silver outfit. Other top nominees included Madonna with 13 nominations, Taylor Swift with 11, and artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Ella Langley, PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, Charli xcx, Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Lean, and GENER8ION. Hip-hop trailblazer Snoop Dogg was set to host the ceremony, which aired live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Tribute performances included a nod to George Michael by sombr and RAYE, as well as a special touch from Kacey Musgraves honoring the late country icon Dolly Parton. The 2026 VMAs showcased a mix of iconic and emerging talent, leaving fans eager for the live broadcast.
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