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Taylor Swift Dedicates Record VMA Win to Parton — 17hTaylor Swift dedicated her sixth Video of the Year win for "The Fate of Ophelia" to Dolly Parton, the "ultimate showgirl," reaching a record 32 VMAs.

Jared Kim Taylor reaching 32 wins shows real staying power in an industry that moves on fast from most artists.

Al Roker explains sudden departure from Today show — 5hAl Roker left the Today show early after delivering the weather because he had jury duty, later explaining his absence in a video outside a Manhattan courthouse. Dylan Dreyer filled in, and co-host Craig Melvin said Roker was expected back the next day.

Sam Okafor Dylan stepping in worked out fine but it would have been better if the show planned ahead for Al's absence.

Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist — 3dTaylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.

DHS shares video displaying message 'Our time has come' — 1hThe Department of Homeland Security account shares a 39-second video with the text Our time has come. The post spreads as people review the official government message. @DHSgov

Paulina Porizkova Says Women Expected to Go Silent as They Age — 22hPaulina Porizkova, 61, said in a Sept. 27 Instagram video that aging women are expected to go silent and withdraw, asking if they can still keep the main table.

Jared Kim It seems unfair that men keep speaking up as they age while women are told to fade into the background instead of claiming their place.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Nirvana Members Reunite, Accept MTV Vanguard Award — 21hGrohl, Novoselic and Smear accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award from Chuck D on Sept. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles; Novoselic called Cobain "one of one" as Smear lit a cigarette. The band did not perform.

Tom Gallagher Smear lighting a cigarette during the speech felt like classic Nirvana style.

Trump Hosts Xi for Reciprocal State Visit on Trade — 4hThe video shows President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosting President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan for a reciprocal state visit. It highlights President Trump advancing the U.S.-China relationship through trade and i

Nicole Hardy This visit might finally get China to buy more US goods like soybeans and tech.

Video of POTUS saluting to anthem during B-1 flyover spreads — 4dThe video shows POTUS saluting while the Star-Spangled Banner is played and B-1 aircraft pass overhead. It is spreading for its clear display of national respect and military strength. @RapidResponse47

NFL Asks DHS to Remove Dawkins Border Video — 13hThe Department of Homeland Security used Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins’ signature entrance and hard-hitting highlights in social media posts promoting immigration enforcement in response to a reported migrant caravan near the U.S. border. Dawkins has not publicly commented, and the NFL has not said whether it authorized the footage’s use.

Video of Vance and wife waiting in Rose Garden spreads before Trump Xi meeting — 3dThe 16-second video shows Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance standing in the Rose Garden awaiting the arrival of President Trump and President Xi of China. The clip from the official account is spreading due to the high-prof

Dana Whitfield The video shows Vance and his wife looking composed while standing in the Rose Garden.

Meme about Trump and Canada videos trends among conservatives — 5dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Rachel Meyers Those Trump Canada memes really capture why so many voters want stronger border enforcement.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Trump speaks informally with reporters leaving White House — 2dThe video shows President Trump speaking informally with reporters as he departs the White House on September 26 2026. The footage is circulating for its direct record of the exchange. @WhiteHouse

Tom Gallagher These casual talks on the way out let him address things reporters actually care about right then.

Anthony Edwards calls bulldog Ant Jr. his favorite person and brings him to practice — 19hIn a 2023 GQ video the Timberwolves guard named his two-year-old English bulldog Ant Jr. his top non-basketball essential, shared old chest-nap habits, and later brought the dog to team practice.

White House Excludes CNN From Trump’s Tennessee Trip — 3dCNN and MS NOW said White House officials barred their journalists from covering guest arrivals at President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite a judge’s order restoring access. Reporters from the outlets and Politico were later allowed back onto the grounds; Trump criticized CNN and MS NOW for not providing live video coverage.

White House posts six-second teaser video — Sep 21, 2026The clip shows text on screen stating something is coming and stay tuned. It is spreading after the official account shared the brief message with a video link. @WhiteHouse

Can you read data — or just vibes?Quizie — QuizFifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.

Vice President Vance Addresses H-1B Visa Reforms to Prioritize U.S. Economy — 5hThis 83-second clip shows Vice President JD Vance addressing the Trump Administration's H-1B visa reforms. The video features his remarks on prioritizing the American economy and is spreading from the official account @VP

White House Starts Continuous Video Stream of Administration Updates — 6dThe clip shows the launch of a continuous video stream from the White House featuring administration moments and announcements. It is spreading as viewers seek direct access to real-time updates from the Trump administration. @WhiteHouse

Maya Lindstrom It could end up being mostly polished announcements rather than unscripted moments.

Spreading clip shows key figure arriving at White House — 3dThe 24-second clip shows the arrival of a key figure at the White House. This video is spreading as it captures a notable moment in official proceedings. @WhiteHouse

Trump highlights leader's expertise on granite and stone — 3dThe clip shows President Trump describing a meeting and noting a foreign leader's interest in granite along with his expertise on stone. The video is circulating due to the specific details shared in the remarks. @RapidResponse47

Video of President Xi arriving at White House spreads online — 3dThe clip shows President Xi arriving at the White House for meetings with U.S. officials. It is spreading as a record of the diplomatic visit between the United States and China. @WhiteHouse

Dana Whitfield The formal arrival makes me hopeful these meetings can address trade and security concerns directly.

Trump gives China's president a tour of Marine One — 4dThe video shows President Trump giving the President of China a tour of Marine One and the South Lawn Helipad. It spreads as footage of the diplomatic exchange at the White House. @WhiteHouse

Nicole Hardy Showing off the helicopter like that could help build some rapport during these talks.

VMAs Honor George Michael With Star-Studded Tribute — 2dRAYE, SOMBR and Teddy Swims honored George Michael at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with performances of his hits, including “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” and “Careless Whisper.” Adam Lambert made a surprise appearance to lead “Freedom! ’90,” celebrating Michael’s lasting influence and his history with the VMAs.

Trump remarks on Xi greeting and helipad after welcome — 4dThe clip shows President Trump returning from welcoming President Xi to the United States and remarking on the greeting received along with the helipad. The video is spreading as a record of the diplomatic exchange. @RapidResponse47

Marcus Bell Trump seemed impressed by Xi's greeting and noted the helipad details like it mattered for the whole visit.

President Trump and first lady join Chinese president for military review — 4dPresident Trump and the First Lady participate in a military review with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng. The video from the White House shows the formal diplomatic event. @WhiteHouse

Derek Foss It's good to see American and Chinese leaders standing together for a formal military review like this.