MTV Video Music Awards: MTV Video Music Awards 2011

1 episodes Premiered Aug 28, 2011 Updated Sep 26, 2026

Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles

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⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

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2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Aug 28, 2011 · 120 min

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards took place on August 28, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. On July 20, the nominees were annou