Ariana Grande was MIA at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards following the announcement she would be taking a step back from the public spotlight. Grande, 33, missed the star-studded event held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 27, amid her break from the public amid backlash regarding her appearance. Grande is nominated for eight awards this year, including Video of the Year, Best Pop Song, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects and Song of the Summer for her hit “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” Grande is also up for Best...
Ariana Grande Skips 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Amid Public Break
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Sep 28, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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