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VMAs Producer Shares Story Behind Taylor Swift's Artist Director Win

The MTV VMAs team was ready to honor Taylor Swift. Days after the “Cleveland!” singer accepted the Artist Director Award that Swift at the Sept. 27 ceremony, producer Van Toffler revealed how it...

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Oct 1, 2026 · byE! Online

MTV VMAs Producer Van Toffler Reflects on Surprise Performers (Adam Lambert! Bruno Mars!), Madonna’s Big Wins and Pat Smear’s Onstage Cigarette Break

A day after Sunday's show, Toffler also weighs in on the show's big ratings and that football delay.

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Sep 29, 2026 · byThe Hollywood Reporter

Did We Just See the Final VMAs? ‘Hell if I Know,’ Says Producer Van Toffler

The MTV veteran answers burning questions about last night's ceremony, from the lack of a Nirvana performance to how Seth Rogen ended up onstage with Madonna

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Sep 28, 2026 · byRolling Stone

VMAs Producer Van Toffler on Madonna’s Return, the Taylor Takeover and Why He Brought the Show West Again: ‘L.A. and Snoop Is a Lethal Combo’

You can go home again, at least part-time, as former MTV Networks head Van Toffler proved when he came back in 2025 as the producer of the MTV Video Music Awards. He’s back in the saddle for a second year in 2026, as the two-hour telecast enjoys its second year in a row with a […]

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Sep 25, 2026 · byVariety

VMAs Producer Van Toffler on Awarding Taylor Swift’s Evolution, Honoring Dolly Parton’s Legacy & Mixing TV Generations: ‘Streaming Has Erased Time’

The returning MTV producer talks more about adjusting the VMAs in the "grayer and older" television landscape.

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Sep 24, 2026 · byBillboard

MTV VMAs Producer Van Toffler Promises a “Kick-A**, Fast-Paced Show,” Says Madonna’s Performance “Will Make Your Head Spin”

Toffler previews the big moments expected at Sunday's show, including tributes to Dolly Parton and George Michael, Taylor Swift's big honor and Nirvana's (overdue) recognition.

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Sep 24, 2026 · byThe Hollywood Reporter

VMAs Producer Van Toffler on Nirvana & George Michael Tributes at 2026 Awards and Why the VMAs Are Best at Their Most ‘Age, Genre & Color Blind’

Nirvana will receive the Video Vanguard award at this year's ceremonies, while George Michael will be honored with an all-star tribute.

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Sep 22, 2026 · byBillboard