The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) return to the West Coast after a nine-year gap, with the ceremony reported to be held following the event’s last broadcast from Los Angeles in 2017. Multiple outlets note that, alongside performances and hosting-related coverage, attention also focuses on red-carpet appearances and how some outfits were received.
One outlet highlights “worst dressed” claims, pointing to specific celebrities it says had fashion that did not land as expected. In that account, Lisa Rinna and Adam Lambert are listed among the stars whose looks are described as fashion flops. The emphasis is on style critiques rather than awards results or backstage developments, reflecting a more fashion-centered angle.
Across the provided sources, there is agreement on the event’s geographic context—its West Coast return—and on the existence of outfit evaluation coverage. However, both items provided rely on similar framing from the same outlet, focusing on fashion assessments rather than offering broader perspectives from different publications.