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The VMAs return with an in-person event, following last year's virtual edition.

The original ”seven strangers” -- Norman, Julie, Becky, Kevin, Andre, Heather, and Eric -- move back into the exact same Soho loft from the original series. During the pandemic.

"In close consultation with state and local health officials‎, it became clear at this time that outdoor performances with limited or no audience would be more feasible and safer than an indoor event.” - MTV

After a 'Headbangers Ball'-style pre-show hosted by actual '90s 'Headbangers Ball' host Riki Rachtman, Code Orange did a killer 'MTV Unplugged'-style livestream, including a cover of Alice In Chains' ”Down In A Hole.”

"It occurred to me, having watched MTV over the last few months, that’s it’s a solid enterprise, really. It’s got a lot going for it. I’m just floored by the fact that there are so few black artists featured on it. Why is that?" - Bowie in a 1983 MTV interview.

Subversive mid-'00s MTV2 kids show parody 'Wonder Showzen' is having a moment thanks to social media, even though people who share the clips -- like "Celebrate Our Differences" may not have any idea where they're from...

“We’re exploring with government officials, the medical community, and key stakeholders on how to safely hold the 2020 VMAs at Barclays Center on August 30th,” reads the official MTV statement. “The health of everyone involved remains our number one priority. Additionally…

You can watch the first four hours of MTV, New Years Eve Balls, hang out with Martha Quinn, check out 120 Minutes and Headbangers Ball and tons more...all in its VHS glory, complete with promos and commercials.

The video is perhaps among the highest-quality recordings of the band during their ’In Utero’ tour, and the whole thing is now available at your fingertips.

For the first time ever, MTV's VMAs are happening in New Jersey.