VMA
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Music
| Stands for | Video Music Award |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
VMA stands for Video Music Award, a music abbreviation.
Award presented at MTV's annual Video Music Awards show, held since 1984, celebrating music videos. Winners receive the Moon Person statuette, an astronaut on the moon.
Example: The VMA stage hosted one of the most talked-about performances of the year.
Usage notes
The first show in 1984 featured Madonna performing "Like a Virgin" on a giant wedding cake. The statuette was called the Moonman until 2017. The ceremony is known for unscripted moments, such as Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift in 2009.
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