When Jack Harlow first hit the MTV Video Music Awards stage last year, he emerged from the makeshift jail cell choreographer Sean Bankhead delegated him to in a black leather fit to tell us about how he hadn’t peaked in high school and was, in fact, out here getting cuter. …
Read More »Lizzo (and a Bunch of Her Mini-Mes) Bring Colorful Visuals and Choreo to the VMAs Stage
Grrrrl, we were ready for this performance! Lizzo took the stage with a few versions of herself for her performance at the VMAs on Sunday night. Backed by some colorful vocals, the Special singer — in a bubblegum pink outfit — opened her set with a snippet of “About Damn …
Read More »Blackpink Makes History at VMAs With Explosive 'Pink Venom' Performance
Blackpink brought their blazing new single “Pink Venom” to television for the first time, performing the Born Pink track at the MTV Video Music Awards. The highly-choreographed appearance — which also marked the global superstars’ first U.S. awards show performance — allowed Blackpink to showcase both their finely honed dance …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Smokes a Giant Joint Onstage With Eminem as They Venture Into the Metaverse at VMAs
Over two decades after first collaborating, hip-hop trailblazers Snoop Dogg and Eminem joined forces on the MTV Video Music Awards stage Sunday to showcase their latest single, “From the D 2 the LBC.” The heavily censored performance — produced in conjunction with Yuga Labs, the company behind the viral Bored …
Read More »A Barbie and Her Barbz! Nicki Minaj Accepts Vanguard Award from Her Stans — and Remembers Late Stars
The Queen of Rap was just awarded VMA’s biggest trophy, the Vanguard Award. After a show-stopping medley of her biggest hits, Nicki Minaj used her acceptance speech to remember a handful of late stars who had a big impact on her throughout her career. “I don’t know why y’all, but …
Read More »Kane Brown Delivers Lakeside Performance of 'Grand' at 2022 VMAs
Kane Brown’s latest single, “Grand,” is his most of-the-moment yet, a fast-paced pop blast that calls to mind Post Malone and steps away from the country roots he comes from. On Sunday, the Nashville star performed the hit at the 2022 VMAs. “People told him he wasn’t country enough,” Jack …
Read More »MTV VMAs 2022: See the Complete Winners List
It’s showtime! On Sunday, the biggest names in music gathered for the2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Jack Harlow,Kendrick Lamar,andLil Nas Xtop this year’s list of nominees with seven nominations each. They are followed closely behind byDoja CatandHarry Styles, who both received six nominations.Taylor Swift,Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Rosalía, and Ed …
Read More »MTV Puts Hip-Hop in the Lead With LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow as 2022 VMAs MCs
Three separate generations of hip-hop will join forces at the 2022 Video Music Awards as LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow come together to revamp the traditional hosting gig for the awards ceremony, scheduled for August 28 at New Jersey’s Prudential Center. The trio will serve as MCs …
Read More »Nicki Minaj to Receive 2022 Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs
Trailblazing artist Nicki Minaj is set to receive MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 Video Music Awards. The singer-rapper is also set to perform at the awards show, marking her first VMA musical appearance since 2018. Minaj, who has received 17 VMA nominations and won five, is …
Read More »BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo Added to List of 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Performances
Jack Harlow is gearing up to deliver a “First Class” performance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, which comes to Newark’s Prudential Center on Sunday, Aug. 28. The rapper is among the latest wave of performers to be announced for the show along with Lizzo, who is slated to …
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