US EditionMariah Carey Wins First Ever MTV VMA: ‘What in the Sam Hill Were You Waiting For?’
Mariah Carey returned to the VMAs stage after 20 years, receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her impact on music videos and pop culture.
- On Sunday, September 7, Mariah Carey, 56, performed a career-spanning medley at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York and accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award presented by Ariana Grande.
- MTV announced on August 21 that Carey received the Video Vanguard Award, recognizing artists with profound impact after over 30 years in music.
- Wearing a glittering gold bodysuit, Mariah Carey performed hits like "Fantasy" and "Obsessed" after a satin robe reveal, including a staged 'Bianca' moment some viewers flagged as off-timed.
- Social media reaction proved mixed, as the medley drew polarizing responses while Carey won Best R&B for "Type Dangerous" in the pre-show, earning her first VMA trophy.
- Later this month, Carey will release Here for It All, her 16th studio album on September 26, while also preparing a documentary and scripted series, after selling more than 225 million albums worldwide.
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