Apr 21, 2016
MTV has announced the return of their annual Video Music Awards to New York City, taking place on August 28 at Madison Square Garden arena. It's a particularly exciting announcement as 2016 marks the first year MSG will host the award show in its 33 years in the making.
According to Entertainment Weekly, MTV president Sean Atkins issued a press release to which he shared: “The ‘VMAs’ at MSG is a New York story too good to resist. The VMAs deliver some of pop culture’s most defining moments and we’re grateful to our New York home and Madison Square Garden for rolling out the red carpet for what is sure to be the biggest night in music.”
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also chimed in on the announcement with enthusiasm: “We are excited that MTV will bring the VMAs back to its original home of New York City. From the red carpet to the accolades to the performances — and everything in between — the VMAs are an incredible showcase for so many talented artists. It also goes without saying that hosting the awards in our city means a boost to our small businesses and restaurants and more jobs for the thousands of crew members who work to bring the show into homes around the world.”
The Video Music Awards are no stranger to New York City. In fact, its inaugural year was held at the iconic Radio Music Hall in 1984, and celebrated its 30th anniversary at Brooklyn's Barclays Center in 2013. Since forming, the VMAs have bounced back and forth between Los Angeles and New York City, with a single occurrence in both Miami and Las Vegas.
There is no update regarding this year's hosts or nominees, as MTV is expected to reveal that information in the upcoming months. But one thing was guaranteed: "The show will provide memorable moments as in years past."
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