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MTV is axing the “Best Rock” VMA category starting 2026, marking a major shift as the network pivots from music to reality TV — a move that stirs nostalgia and concern among rock fans, especially after last year’s Ozzy Osbourne tribute. With “Best Alternative” now the closest nod to rock, the decision signals a changing landscape for how rock music is recognized — and whether it can survive in mainstream award shows. The 2026 VMAs hit the Peacock Theater on Sept. 27, live on MTV and CBS.

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