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Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2026 VMAs
Rock band Nirvana has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The honor recognizes their lasting impact on music video culture.
9 Sept, 16:43 — 9 Sept, 17:08
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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual1h ago
Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2026 MTV VMAs
The awards show will take place Sept. 27 in Los Angeles.
By Kimberly Nordyke
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Nirvana to Receive Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
MTV made announcement on anniversary of trio's censor-baiting performance of "Lithium" at the 1992 VMAs
By Kory Grow
Read full article →billboardMostly Factual1h ago
Nirvana Is the 2026 MTV Video Vanguard Recipient
The trio will be the first band to receive the honor since Duran Duran in 2003.
By Paul Grein
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