About The Show
The VMAs reward the very best achievements in music videos. However, the show has become renowned for its noteworthy and sometimes controversial performances. Tune in to see some water cooler worthy discussion material.
Host: MTV VJs: "Downtown" Julie Brown, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter, Martha Quinn & Dweezil Zappa
Date: September 4, 1986
City: New York City, NY & Los Angeles, CA
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Best Art Direction
Best Choreography
Best Concept Video
Best Direction
Best Experimental Video
Best Female Video
Best Male Video
Best New Artist
Best Overall Performance In A Video
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Winner:
David Bowie, Mick Jagger Dancing in the Streets - Dire Straits Money For Nothing
- Sting If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- Bruce Springsteen Glory Days
- Robert Palmer Addicted To Love
Best Special Effects
Best Stage Performance In A Video
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Winner:
Bryan Adams, Tina Turner It's Only Love - Huey Lewis & The News Power Of Love
- Dire Straits Money For Nothing
- Robert Palmer Addicted To Love
- Pete Townshend Face The Face