Lil Yachty is starring in MTV's 'How High 2' movie

MTV is doing a sequel to the 2001 stoner comedy film "How High," and has signed Lil Yachty to be one of the stars of "How High 2," which is filming in Atlanta, and will premiere sometime in 2019. The original "How High" starred Method Man and Redman as two pot-smoking slackers who smoke a strain of...

Watch: Aerosmith returns to 2018 MTV VMAs after 24 years, performs with Post Malone

Aerosmith ended a 24-year absence from the MTV Video Music Awards, by sharing the stage with Post Malone at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Aerosmith previously performed "Walk This Way" at the 1994 MTV VMAs,  the same year the band's "Cryin" won Video of the Year, Best Group Video and...

Watch: Travis Scott joined by surprise guest James Blake for medley at 2018 MTV VMAs

Rap star Travis Scott brought surprise guest James Blake on stage with him during Scott's medley performance at the  2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place Aug. 20 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Scott did "Stargazing," "Stop Trying to Be God" and "Sicko Mode" during for the...

Watch: Ariana Grande family members join her on stage after 'God Is a Woman' MTV VMA 2018 performance

Ariana Grande brought some very special guests on stage with her at the end of her all-female performance of "God Is a Woman" at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which were held Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. In a touching moment, Grande's mother Joan Grande, grandmother Marjorie...

Watch: Nicki Minaj breaks the Internet with medley of hits at 2018 MTV VMAs; Normani controversy clarified

Nicki Minaj has given several memorable performances at the MTV Video Music Awards, but her performance at the 2018 MTV VMAs—held Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall—might be remembered as one of her best performances on any stage. Not only was it the first VMA performance at the Oculus (a...

Watch: Panic! At the Disco does first VMA Brendon Urie solo performance

With the departure of several band members over the years, Panic! At the Disco now has lead singer Brendon Urie as the only official member left in the act. Instead of calling himself a solo artist, Urie is continuing with the Panic! At the Disco name with hired backup musicians. Panic! At the Disco...

Watch: Logic and Ryan Tedder give a passionate 'One Day' performance with a pro-immigration message at the 2018 MTV VMAs

Logic often expresses his social views into his music, and his performance at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards--held Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall--was no exception. Taking to the stage with OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, Logic wore a T-shirt that said "F*ck The Wall," in an apparent...

Watch: Shawn Mendes gets wet when performing 'In My Blood' at the 2018 MTV VMAs

Shawn Mendes wasn't afraid to get drenched when he performed his hit "In My Blood" at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which took place Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The performance, which opened the show, included a staged thunderstorm that culminated with "rainwater" pouring down on...

5 best moments from the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards—held Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall—didn’t have a host or any massively controversial moments, but the show had some of the best performances at the VMAs in recent years. Performers at the show included Aerosmith, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Logic with...

Complete list of the 2018 MTV Video Music Award winners

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards were presented Aug. 20 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Cardi B and Childish Gambino won the most awards (three each), while Camila Cabello's "Havana" (featuring Young Thug) was named Video of the Year, and Cabello won Artist of the Year. Performers on the show...

2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Madonna, Aerosmith join celebrity lineup; Aretha Franklin tribute added

MTV has announced that Madonna will attend the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards to present the award for Video of the Year, and Aerosmith will perform on the show. The ceremony takes place Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall, and MTV will televise the show at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In addition, Variety...

MTV Video Music Awards: Cardi B will present; Bebe Rexha, Rita Ora play free kick-off concert

With 12 nominations, Cardi B is the leading contender going into the 2018 MTV Video Awards, and she announced on Instagram that she's opening the show, and not performing - which will take place Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. After bowing out of Bruno Mars' fall 2018 tour to take care...

5 most provocative artists at the MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards can be considered the award show that’s most likely to have outrageous moments. Although some VMAs in recent years haven’t had any big, shocking incidents, some music artists have repeatedly caused controversy or pulled attention-grabbing stunts at the VMAs. Here are the...

5 major rock artists who never performed at the MTV VMAs

MTV has had a big influence on the careers of numerous artists, but there are some artists who’ve had heavy exposure on MTV but have never performed at the network’s biggest event—the MTV Video Music Awards. Here are the top five rock artists who were MTV darlings but who never performed at the MTV...

5 major R&B/hip-hop artists who never performed at the MTV VMAs

MTV has had a big influence on the careers of numerous artists, but there are some artists who’ve had heavy exposure on MTV but have never performed at the network’s biggest event—the MTV Video Music Awards. Here are the top five R&B/hip-hop artists who were MTV darlings but who never performed...

2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Panic! At the Disco, Backstreet Boys added as performers; Kevin Hart, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha among presenters

Viewers of the MTV Video Music Awards can now add Panic! At the Disco to their list of performers for the show, which is set to take place Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. In addition, Backstreet Boys, Bazzi and Bryce Vine are performing on the MTV VMA pre-show, which MTV will also...

2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Nicki Minaj to perform at a 'surprise' iconic location

Nicki Minaj is set to perform at a surprise location in New York City during the Aug. 20 telecast of the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. In announcing the performance, MTV would only say that the location of Minaj's performance is "remote" and "iconic." The rest of the award show will take place at...

2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Post Malone, Travis Scott added to lineup of performers

Post Malone and Travis Scott will perform at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which will take place Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. MTV will have the U.S. telecast of the show at 9 p.m. ET/PT. According to an announcement from MTV, Malone will perform a song from his album Beerbongs...

Jennifer Lopez will receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at 2018 MTV VMAs

MTV has announced that Jennifer Lopez will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be presented Aug. 20 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. She will also perform on the show. Recipients of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award usually...

2018 MTV Video Music Awards: Cardi B is the top nominee; The Carters, Drake, Childish Gambino, Bruno Mars also get several nominations

With 10 nominations, Cardi B is the leading nominee for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be presented Aug. 20 at New York's Radio City Music Hall in a ceremony that MTV will telecast at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The show's host and performers are to be announced. Voting is open at the official MTV...