'The Golden Life' cast honored with Golden Kettle lifetime achievement award at 2026 VRT Awards. Published Oct. 7, 2026, 10:48 a.m. ET "The Golden Life," meet The Golden Kettle. The stars of E!'s upcoming "Real Housewives of New York City" spinoff, "The Golden Life," accepted the coveted Golden Kettle lifetime achievement award, presented by Tri-State Cadillac, at Page Six's second-annual "Virtual Reali-Tea" Awards on Tuesday night. Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley and Kelly Bensimon were given the "most prestigious award of the night" by "Golden Bachelorette" star Joan Vassos. "I have to say, as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette, I feel very qualified to talk about all things Golden," Vassos told the crowd. "Because 'Golden' isn't just about age; it's about experience, it's about longevity, it's about knowing exactly who you are - and never being afraid to let the world see it." "And when it comes to reality television, there are five women who have been doing exactly that for more than a decade." The reality TV icons, whose Palm Beach-based spinoff will premiere later this month, made their way up to the stage, where they delivered an iconic acceptance speech. Want to watch from home? Philo is the exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 VRT Awards, and the only place you'll find the full show this year. The best part? It's free to watch on Philo's ad-supported platform starting Oct. 9. Plus, you can catch up on last year's awards now on Philo.com/VRTs. "I want to thank E!, first of all, for believing in us and bringing the OGs back together, the cast back together," de Lesseps said. "It's been an amazing ride." Bensimon, who fittingly worked for the Page Six column back in 2007, addressed the full-circle moment. "I used to whisper about all of you guys, and now you guys are whispering about us," she said. "It's unbelievable." Singer, meanwhile, thanked fans for pushing for their return to the small screen. "All the fans are constantly on social media saying, 'We want you girls back, [we want] you OGs back on TV,' so we owe a big one to you," she said. Morgan ended the wildly entertaining speech with a bit of shade toward her castmates. "I also want to thank the New York Post for always being there for us, and for fact-checking - unlike some of my co-stars," she said. "Hey! If we check the facts, we wouldn't have a show, would we? And I'm lucky to still be with you all." The Golden Kettle is Virtual Reali-Tea's prized lifetime achievement award, hand-selected by "VRT" hosts Evan Real and Danny Murphy, that celebrates the most legendary faces in reality television. De Lesseps - who also took home the award for "Musician of the Year" - previously told Page Six she was "honored" to be recognized for her contributions to the world of unscripted television. "[It's] a testament to the entertainment I've brought to viewers over the past nearly two decades on television," she said in a written statement. "I'd also love to thank my fellow OGs, the ladies who always keep it 'cool' - it's been so fun to reunite with them for 'The Golden Life.'" Become a Page Six Hollywood Insider for FREE for the best stories, commentary and analysis in the business of entertainment. Daily newsletters, weekly podcasts and exclusive events will bring you all you need to know to stay in the know. Hosted Murphy and Real, the VRT Awards welcomed a slew of reality stars from hit shows across Bravo, Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, and more. Winners of the fan-voted categories included Ciara Miller for "Best Reunion Performance," Kyle Cooke for "Hot-Tea of the Year," the cast of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" for "Best Cast," Meredith Marks for "Style Icon of the Year," Lindsay Hubbard and her daughter, Gemma, for "Best Dynamic Duo," Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice and Dolores Catania for "Best Return to Screen" and Rosie DiMare for "Quote of the Year."

Where to watch the VMAs: MTV Video Music Awards live streams, channel, nominees, presenter, and performers. 28.09.2026 The MTV Video Music Awards return the 43rd time. Proconsultica'd has rounded up everything you need to know about where to watch the VMAs, including live streaming options, presenters, nominees, and performers. Snoop Dogg will host this year's ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream the VMAs on Paramount Plus Premium or via a live TV service (such as Philo) the US. You can access your usual streaming options from anywhere with a VPN, such as NordVPN. What channel are the VMAs on? The MTV Video Music Awards air on CBS in the US. They'll also be simulcast on MTV. The awards ceremony begins on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The event is blocked out until 9:30 p.m. ET in the TV guide. Where to watch the VMAs in the US. Cord-cutters in the US can catch the VMAs through several streaming services. The most direct option is Paramount Plus, which offers CBS live streaming in its $14 a month Premium tier. Premium also unlocks ad-free on-demand content and Showtime programming. If you're interested in a streaming service with a free trial or other channels, then Philo, YouTube TV, and Fubo might be of interest. While Philo doesn't have local channels like CBS, it carries MTV, which will simulcast the awards show. Philo is the top budget pick in its guide to the best live TV streaming services. Subscriptions cost $25 a month for the Essential tier, which carries 70+ channels and includes a seven-day free trial for new customers. CBS and several other popular channels (including both local and cable favorites) are available in YouTube TV and Fubo, two top cable alternatives. YouTube TV carries CBS and 100+ channels in its Main plan, which normally costs $83 a month, but new customers can get $15 a month off their first five months. YouTube TV also carries CBS and 30+ other channels in its Sports plan, which usually costs $65 a month, but new users can get $20 a month off their first six months. YouTube TV also offers a free trial for first-time customers. Fubo offers CBS in several of its plans. The Sports + News plan, when available in your region, costs $65 a month and unlocks around 30 live sports and news channels. Fubo Pro starts at $89 a month and offers over 200 channels. New users can get discounts on their first month of service after a free trial. How to watch the VMAs from anywhere. If you're traveling abroad, you can still catch the VMAs on your usual streaming services with the help of a VPN. VPNs, or virtual private networks, are cybersecurity tools that let people temporarily change their virtual locations. This way, websites and apps work from anywhere - just like they would back home. The services Proconsultica'd has recommended require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are just traveling away from home. NordVPN is its top recommendation when it comes to the best VPNs. It's fast, easy to use, and has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. Who are the nominees at this year's VMAs? Madonna leads this year's nominees with a massive 11 nominations. Taylor Swift trails right behind with nine nods. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each received seven nominations. Bruno Mars, PinkPantheress, and Zara Larsson each received five nods. Nominees for the top award, Video of the Year, include Ariana Grande's "hate that i made you love me," Bruno Mars' "I Just Might," GENER8ION's "STORM starring Yung Lean," Madonna's "Confessions II - The Film," Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears," and Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia." Who is presenting at this year's VMAs? Presenters at the 2026 VMAs include Alex Warren, Belmont Cameli, Brandon Sklenar, Charli xcx, Ciara Miller, David Corenswet, Ella Bright, Isabel May, Jeff Probst, Rachel Dratch, Teyana Taylor, Troye Sivan, and Tyla. Who is performing at this year's VMAs? This year's performer list includes several nominees. Most notably, Madonna will open the VMAs with a performance. GENER8ION and Yung Lean, LISA, RAYE, Shaboozey and Gunna, and SIENNA SPIRO are among additional anticipated performers. Kacey Musgraves will give a special Dolly Parton tribute performance, and RAYE, SOMBR and TEDDY SWIMS will join together for a George Michael tribute. Are there any other special segments at this year's VMAs? In addition to special tribute segments, Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors at this year's awards ceremony. The music video for Swift's "Patient Zero" will also make its world premiere during the awards ceremony. Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.