Snoop Dogg to host MTV Video Music Awards live from Los Angeles
The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast with Snoop Dogg as host. The rapper will MC the show live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27. This marks the first time since 2017 that the VMAs won't be in New York or New Jersey. Snoop is a 13-time nominee. He says MTV has been a big part of his career. Madonna leads with 11 nominations, including video and artist of the year. Taylor Swift follows with nine nods. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter have seven nominations each.
Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard award.
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