Watch 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Kive Stream | VMAs. The moment you’ve been thinking about watching Breaking Bad a little late for is almost here. The 30th annual MTV Video Music Awards take place on Sunday, August 25. ConsideringMTV VMA news has been trickling out almost constantly for a month, it’s a good time to recap the basics. Here’s everything you need to know except what the next morning’s big viral watercooler moment is supposed to be. VMA FAQ PSA: Don’t drink from viral watercoolers.