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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 12. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

The most notable performances from the 2021 VMAs

The MTV awards returned with energetic performances, the hottest music — and a worm costume.
Candace Patrick, Staff Writer September 17, 2021

Making a grand return to a live format, this year’s MTV Video Music Awards celebrated the channel’s 40th anniversary with exciting performances from today’s top artists....

MTV’s Video Music Awards ran on August 30th without an audience. Though a year of many firsts, the 37th VMAs viewership continues to drop despite an increased effort in attempting to make the show interesting and engaging. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

The 2020 VMAs Prove The Traditional Awards Show Model Is Dead

The 2020 MTV VMAs had many firsts, but while it was unorthodox in several ways, nothing can bring the show back to what it used to be.
Samaa Khullar, Contributing Writer September 8, 2020

MTV held the 37th annual Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, the first show in the history of the program to be held without an in-person audience due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic....

The issue with Miley’s hair

Riley Stenehjem, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
Miley Cyrus built a career on cultural appropriation and fails to acknowledge her white privilege.
Female celebrities must support feminism

Female celebrities must support feminism

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist September 4, 2014
Female celebrities should defend feminism like Beyonce at the VMAs.
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Miley Cyrus sheds Disney image on tour

March 11, 2014
Miley Cyrus has been turning heads with her inappropriate behavior at concerts while on her "Bangerz Tour."