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• Taylor Swift is tied with Beyoncé for the most awards at 30 and is poised to take the lead with a potential 31st award after the upcoming show. • Madonna has the most nominations at 11, followed closely by Swift with nine nominations, and will also perform at the event.

• Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, breaking records in the process. • The award will make her the most awarded artist in VMA history, solidifying her position as a leading figure in the music industry.

• The New York Times polled hundreds of celebrities to determine the best TV of the 21st century. • Nate Bargatze, a Grammy-winning comedian, is among the stars who voted, having hosted "Saturday Night Live" twice and the 2025 Emmy Awards.

• Business Insider provides information on the best streaming deals and bundles, including annual subscriptions and limited-time offers. • The publication covers a range of topics related to streaming, including virtual private networks, smartphones, and fitness trackers, with a focus on entertainment, sports, TV, and film.

• Alex Vo published a list of the 25 most popular TV shows on September 22, 2026, based on viewer engagement and Rotten Tomatoes user activity. • The list ranks the top series currently keeping viewers engaged, with the number one spot being the most popular show of the week.

• China's President Xi has kicked off a state visit to Washington, receiving a rare planeside welcome from President Trump. • President Trump told CNN "You should not be here" at the UN, in a tense exchange that highlights the current state of US-China relations.

• Current World provides live coverage and expert analysis of major film festivals and global music tours around the world. • A film premiering in a city like Berlin can spark dialogue in a distant city like Jakarta, showing the widespread impact of these events.

• SPEAK MPLS, a community media center in Minneapolis, has released a new mini-documentary covering The Dozens, a community gathering celebrating Northside culinary talent and small businesses. • The mini-documentary showcases the opening of the NEON Collective Kitchens and highlights local talent, providing a platform for community voices to be heard.

• International stars from Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong gathered in Hualien, Taiwan, to perform at the Moon-Met Indigenous Voices Concert on September 23, 2026. • The concert featured performances by stars from these countries, aiming to promote sustainable tourism in the region, known for its mountain and ocean scenery.

• WEBTOON Entertainment will release The Remarried Empress series on Hulu and DisneyPlus in November. • The series is set to premiere on November 4, marking its debut on the streaming platforms.

• The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is being held at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards. • Veteran actor Anant Nag is set to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, a prestigious honor in the Indian film industry.