Questions

I didn’t watch the MTV Video Music Awards this year, but the word around the internet is that it was completely boring, with rumors that ratings dropped to an all-time low. Personally, it comes down to a total lack of genuine star power. Back in the day, the front rows were packed with actual A-list megastars like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Eminem, and Beyoncé who made the show a must-see event. Nowadays, it feels like they just let anybody into these award shows, whether you're a reality TV contestant from Love Island or a random internet streamer. The barrier to entry is completely gone, which completely waters down the prestige.

I think the root of the problem is that we are just too overexposed to celebrities now. They go live constantly and post personal videos and photos of their daily lives on social media. If I can see you on my phone every single day, I’m not going to scour an award show to see what you're really like. On top of that, the new artists they push these days simply do not compare to the older generation. A lot of the true legends have gotten older or passed away, leaving us with a product that feels mediocre.

Did the VMAs completely lose their cultural relevance and unpredictability, or are we just getting older?

What do you think is the main reason why modern music award shows feel so boring and unappealing?

Republicans control the Supreme Court. Thomas is 78 and Alito is 75 years of age. They would have the means of replacing both with younger judges now. Democrats are predicted to win back House and Senate in 2026 and favored to win White House in 2028.