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• RAYE, Lisa, Sienna Spiro, and Shaboozey joined the performer lineup for the 2026 MTV VMAs. • The event will be hosted by Snoop Dogg on Sept. 26 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

• Taylor Swift will receive the first-ever Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. • The new award recognizes artists whose work behind the camera has expanded music video possibilities and advanced visual storytelling.

• Taylor Swift is set to become the most awarded artist in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards during the ceremony this Sunday. • The two-hour event will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles starting at 7:30 p.m.

• Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27. • The event will air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles via CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.

• CBS and MTV will honor Taylor Swift for her directorial work at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. • Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard Award, a lifetime achievement prize for their impact on pop culture, nearly 35 years after their first VMAs performance.

• A special prosecutor announced Wednesday that he is reviewing an investigation into two eastern Ohio police chiefs accused of searching for celebrity information for tabloids. • The probe focuses on whether the officials used their positions to dig up private details on famous individuals.

• The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan is highlighting generative AI and microdramas through its InnoAsia program. • The event features a 12-program Producer Hub slate and a dedicated "A Summit" focused on film distribution and financing trends in Asia.

• London has been named Europe’s best nightlife city for 2026. • The city earned the top spot based on its music culture, dining options, and late-night energy.

• Journalist Chris Hansen refused to watch the A24 film Primetime, which stars Robert Pattinson as Hansen, ahead of its September 25 release. • Hansen purchased preshow advertisements on every screen in the theaters to direct moviegoers to his own streaming network.

• Disney+ and Hulu are releasing new content and live events throughout October 2026. • Disney+ will stream the Banana Bowl championship live at 8 pm ET, featuring a competition between all six teams in the Banana Ball league.

• The Toronto International Film Festival featured more Chinese-language and China-produced films this year following a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping. • A review of festival selections showed that Mainland China and Hong Kong productions represented six titles in 2026, doubling the three titles seen last year.

• Suvarnabhumi Airport opened arrival e-gates, which are automated passport control kiosks, to travelers from 33 different nationalities. • The program includes citizens from Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and various European countries.