Missy Elliott and Lizzo had big nights at the 2019 VMAs
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Monday night's MTV Video Music Awards telecast brought viewers lots of Taylor Swift and Missy Elliott, not to mention Lizzo, Normani, Lil Nas X, Rosalía and more.By Stephen Thompson
Monday night's MTV Video Music Awards telecast brought viewers lots of Taylor Swift and Missy Elliott, not to mention Lizzo, Normani, Lil Nas X, Rosalía and more.
By Stephen Thompson
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Lizzo on Manifesting Being at the 2019 MTV VMAs Same Year as Missy Elliott (Exclusive)
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Missy Elliott Reunites With Alyson Stoner for Epic VMAs Performance
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Dear V.M.A.s: Bring Back the Bad Taste - The New York Times
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MTV VMAs: 5 things to know, from Missy Elliott's moment to John Travolta's gaffe - The Boston Globe
Lizzo Is Ready '2 Be Loved' In Colorful 2022 MTV VMAs Performance
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MTV Video Music Awards: 6 Memorable Moments - The New York Times
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Missy Elliott, Taylor Swift set to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
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Missy Elliott and Lizzo: 'We Run It' at the 2019 VMAs
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At MTV VMAs, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Missy Elliott are winners - Los Angeles Times