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VMAs Viewers React as Show Gets Late Start Due to Delayed Cowboys vs. Ravens Game: ‘Beyond Frustrating’
The VMAs got a delayed start due to the Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens game, leaving some viewers frustrated.
- The VMAs got a delayed start due to the Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens game, leaving some viewers frustrated.
Key Takeaways
- MTV VMAs Begin on Time in L.A., But Football Delays the Start of the Show on TV
- VMAs Viewers React as Show Gets Late Start Due to Delayed Cowboys vs. Ravens Game: ‘Beyond Frustrating’
- See all the stunning VMAs red carpet looks, from Taylor Swift to Raye
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: While the audience within the Peacock Theater was treated to an epic performance from Madonna and Charli XCX, the beginning of the broadcast on MTV and CBS was delayed after Sunday's Ravens-Cowboys game extended past the 730 p.m. ET/430 p.m. PT start time of the show.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Timeline of this story
- 2h agoThe Reporter (BZ): While the audience within the Peacock Theater was treated to an epic performance from Madonna and Charli XCX, the beginning of the broadcast
- 2h agoUSA Today: Stars of the music world and beyond wowed with bold red carpet looks at the 2026 MTV VMAs in Los Angeles, including Teyana Taylor and Chloe
- 2h agoCTV News: The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are here and Swifties, it looks like the night is already yours.
- 46m agoBillboard: The VMAs got a delayed start due to the Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens game, leaving some viewers frustrated.
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