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  "id": 10385421,
  "title": "VMAs 2026: Taylor Swift, LISA, Snoop Dogg and more light up the night",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/vmas-2026-taylor-swift-lisa-snoop-dogg-and-more-light-up-the-night",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T05:46:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
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    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vmas-2026-taylor-swift-lisa-snoop-dogg-and-more-light-up-the-night-1.500690201"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Snoop Dogg, showcased a star-studded lineup of music's biggest names. Sombr paid tribute to late singer George Michael, while LISA delivered a captivating performance of \"SaWaDiKa\". Taylor Swift made history by becoming the first Artist Director, receiving the prestigious honor at the VMAs. The red carpet was equally impressive, with an array of memorable fashion choices. The night was filled with standout performances, including GENER8ION and Yung Lean, as well as Adam Lambert and MNEK. PinkPantheress and Charlotte Rutherford won the Best Art Direction award for their work on the film \"Stateside\". The VMAs also recognized the enduring legacy of Nirvana, as Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear were honored with the Video Vanguard Award.",
  "summary": "The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards brought together some of the biggest names in music for a night filled with performances, tributes, premieres and major wins. Hosted by Snoop Dogg, the ceremony featured standout moments from across the music world. Sombr paid tribute to George Michael, while LISA delivered a performance of “SaWaDiKa”. Taylor Swift made history by receiving the first-ever Artist…",
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "2026 MTV VMAs highlights include Madonna, Dolly Parton tribute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/2026-mtv-vmas-highlights-include-madonna-dolly-parton-tribute",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:16:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Madonna wows with first VMAs performance in 23 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/madonna-wows-with-first-vmas-performance-in-23-years",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:13:13.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Madonna wows with first VMAs performance in 23 years",
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        "title": "Taylor Swift dedicates VMAs Video of the Year win to 'ultimate showgirl’ Dolly Parton in emotional speech",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T02:24:08.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "US dream to Ponzi net, how Delhi man duped Taylor Swift’s husband, many others",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-dream-to-ponzi-net-how-delhi-man-duped-taylor-swifts-husband-many",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:40:59.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV’s Video Music Awards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-lands-top-trophy-at-mtvs-video-music-awards-10349905",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:49:56.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV’s Video Music Awards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-lands-top-trophy-at-mtvs-video-music-awards",
        "published": "2026-09-28T03:16:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Taylor Swift lands top trophy at MTV's Video Music Awards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/taylor-swift-lands-top-trophy-at-mtvs-video-music-awards-10352362",
        "published": "2026-09-28T03:41:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Madonna beats Taylor Swift in MTV awards showdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/madonna-beats-taylor-swift-in-mtv-awards-showdown",
        "published": "2026-09-28T03:42:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/watch-madonna-and-taylor-swift-win-big-at-the-mtv-vmas",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:22:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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