MTV Video Music Awards Scores Big For CBS
2 sources·Updated September 28, 2026

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- Deadline Hollywood·7h agoMTV Video Music Awards Scores Big For CBS
The MTV Video Music Awards may not have the same meaning as it did in the 1990s but it’s clear that this year’s event had more juice than in a number of years. Per Nielsen’s fast nationals, the ceremony hit an 11-year high and was up over 50% over the numbers from last year.…
Read at Deadline Hollywood → - Variety·7h agoCBS and MTV VMAs Attract a Combined 8.4 Million Viewers, Making it the Most-Watched Since 2015 and Up 51% From Last Year
The Moon Man still has some life. CBS’ and MTV’s coverage of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards averaged a combined 8.43 million viewers on Sunday night, according to Nielsen Live+same day fast nationals. Those numbers are subject to change once finals are in, but for now that…
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