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2018 MTV VMAs: The Highs And Lows : Pop Culture Happy Hour Last night the VMAs honored some top songs and artists including Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. The show also recognized Aretha Franklin—sort of. And trotted out Aerosmith—again. New York Times editor Aisha Harris joins us for a recap.
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2018 MTV VMAs: The Highs And Lows

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2018 MTV VMAs: The Highs And Lows

Pop Culture Happy Hour

2018 MTV VMAs: The Highs And Lows

2018 MTV VMAs: The Highs And Lows

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Last night the VMAs honored some top songs and artists including Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. The show also recognized Aretha Franklin—sort of. And trotted out Aerosmith—again.

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The audio was produced and edited by Vincent Acovino and Jessica Reedy.