MTV Video Music Awards

Jay-Z Will Seek Dismissal of Assault Lawsuit His Lawyer Calls a ‘Sham’

The woman who accused him of raping her in 2000, when she was a minor, acknowledged to NBC that there were inconsistencies in her account, but stood by her claim.

By Julia Jacobs

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1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized

In a peak moment of pop monoculture, synthesizers pumped up songs and MTV forever changed how artists were seen. Here’s how — and why.

By Jon Pareles

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Kevin Mazur, the Ultimate Celebrity Photographer

In a declining business, Kevin Mazur has thrived by gaining the trust of Beyoncé, Madonna and Taylor Swift. His motto: “Why wouldn’t you want to make people look good?”

By Jacob Bernstein

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MTV Video Music Awards: 7 Memorable Moments

Taylor Swift set a record and Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Katy Perry delivered noteworthy performances as the show struck a balance between past and present.

By Shivani Gonzalez Jon Pareles and Ross Scarano