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• Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history during a ceremony hosted by Snoop Dogg. • Swift won the top prize for video of the year and dedicated the award to Dolly Parton.

• The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards reached 8.43 million viewers across CBS and MTV. • This viewership represents a 51% increase compared to the 2025 awards show.

• YNaija launched the Establishment 100 list to highlight the people, companies, and moments that shaped Nigerian culture between January 2025 and September 2026. • The list includes AwaDoc, a WhatsApp-based AI health service, and Celebration Church International, a congregation founded by Apostle Emmanuel Iren.

• CinÉast announced the program and juries for its 19th edition, which will run from October 9 to 25 in Luxembourg. • The event will feature more than 120 screenings of Central and Eastern European cinema, including seven films in competition and a special focus on Bulgaria.

• Madonna displayed concerning behavior during the 2026 MTV VMAs that led fans to question her health. • Sources reported the singer appeared flushed and fuzzy while wobbling back and forth.

• League of Legends will return as a medal event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 29 to October 2. • Eight national teams, including defending champions South Korea and representatives from Vietnam and India, will compete at the Aichi Sky Expo.

• MTV hosted the 2026 Video Music Awards featuring a return performance by Madonna and multiple wins for Taylor Swift. • Taylor Swift became the first person to receive the Artist Director Honors and won Video of the Year for her work on “The Fate of Ophelia."

• Tennis player Alex Eala will compete against Patcharin Cheapchandej in her opening match of the 2026 Asian Games. • The event will be available for viewers via specific TV channels and live streaming platforms.

• The MTV Video Music Awards will broadcast live on September 27. • Presenters for the event include Tyla, Teyana Taylor, and David Corenswet.

• Artist Fern. released a music video for the song "Kahit Na Umulan" after the track gained popularity on TikTok. • A new project on the group Katseye will feature intimate interviews and never-before-seen footage of their transition from the Dream Academy to viral pop stars.

• K-pop artists including Lisa, BTS, and the rookie group Cortis will appear at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday. • Lisa is scheduled to debut a new song onstage during the ceremony.