Rihanna received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award after performing several medley numbers during the ceremony.

[5][6] The ceremony was shown on multiple Viacom cable networks and through smart TV and mobile devices which allow access to MTV's TV Everywhere-authenticated live stream within their app (dependent upon provider), along with MTV's website and Facebook Live.

[9] In addition, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele provided commentary throughout the show from a luxury box as characters @LizardSheeple and @TheShamester.

DJ Khaled, Nicole Byer, and Jay Pharoah also provided insight and commentary throughout the broadcast.

This year's nominees were presented on July 26, 2016, on MTV's Facebook page live.