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MTV Video Music Awards category restructuring

Overview

MTV has announced a restructuring of its 2026 Video Music Awards (VMAs) that includes the removal of several long-standing categories. Initially, it was reported that the ‘Best Rock’ category would be eliminated, ending nearly four decades of recognition for the genre. This category had previously evolved from ‘Best Heavy Metal Video’ and ‘Best Hard Rock Video’ before becoming ‘Best Rock’ in 2017.

Subsequent details revealed that the ‘Best Rock’ category will be folded into a newly named ‘Best Alternative’ category. Additionally, the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category, which had been part of the ceremony for three years, will also be removed. The decision regarding the Afrobeats category has prompted debate concerning the visibility and representation of African artists on a global stage.

Entities

MTV · CBS · Video Music Awards · Paramount

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    MTV VMAs to remove Best Rock and Best Afrobeats categories

    MTV is restructuring its 2026 Video Music Awards, eliminating several categories including Best Rock and Best Afrobeats as part of a wider overhaul of the ceremony's lineup.

  2. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    MTV Video Music Awards removes Best Rock category for 2026

    MTV has removed the ‘Best Rock’ category from its 2026 Video Music Awards, ending a tradition that began in 1989. The ceremony will take place on September 27 in Los Angeles.

Sources

consequenceofsound.net · culturacolectiva.com · elcomercio.com · futuro.cl · hauraki.co.nz · trestletech.com