Julia Elbaba is a Digital Editor for NBC Local, where she helps shape daily coverage across sports, entertainment, lifestyle and news.
A New York native, she graduated from the University of Virginia, where she was a five-time All-American, ranked No. 1 in Division I women’s tennis and won an NCAA National Championship in 2014. Following her collegiate career, she competed professionally on the WTA Tour before transitioning to journalism.
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‘Look, it's gold!': The Taylor Swift moments you didn't see on TV
Some of Taylor Swift’s most charming moments at the VMAs happened away from the spotlight and weren’t captured during the live broadcast.
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Taylor Swift becomes the most-awarded artist in VMA history. How she broke the record
Swift made MTV Video Music Awards history at the 2026 ceremony, becoming the most-awarded artist in the show’s history.
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2026 MTV VMAs: See the full list of winners
From music’s biggest stars to breakout artists, here’s who’s taking home a coveted Moon Person.
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Recap: 2026 MTV VMAs winners, performances, major moments
The MTV Video Music Awards aired live from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Will Travis Kelce make it to the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards? Here's what we know
While Swift is expected to be one of the night’s biggest stars at the VMAs, Kelce is slated to be on the field in Miami hours before the show begins.
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations and presenters: See the full list
Madonna leads the VMAs with 11 nominations, followed by Taylor Swift with nine. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each earned seven.
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Taylor Swift's ‘Patient Zero' music video to debut at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday
CBS and MTV announced the news Thursday along with a 13-second teaser for the music video for Swift’s new single, “Patient Zero.”
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Watch: Colorado bear spotted riding on top of garbage truck
A Colorado black bear turned heads after it was spotted riding atop a garbage truck following an accidental trip through the trash collection process.
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Andy Reid jokes Taylor Swift helps fuel Travis Kelce's success: ‘She kicks him in the butt'
Andy Reid credits Taylor Swift for helping keep Travis Kelce on track as the Chiefs tight end enjoys a strong start to the 2026 season.
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Kim Kardashian's esophagitis diagnosis raises fears linked to her dad's death
Kim Kardashian’s diagnosis in “The Kardashians” trailer revives emotional family memories of her late father Robert Kardashian’s cancer battle.
