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@obumThe 2026 VMAs on CBS and MTV hit 8.4 million viewers according to The Wrap, their highest rating since 2015.

2026 VMAs trophy

Photo by @obum· Sep 29, 2026· MTV

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The focus is the MTV Video Music Awards trophy, a metallic astronaut figure. The trophy is shown from a low angle, held aloft with a flag. The overall mood is celebratory and awards-focused, with a gradient background of blue and green. The MTV logo is prominent, as are the logos for CBS and Paramount+. The trophy itself has "VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" inscribed on its base.

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