The VMAs are becoming even more legendary. On Aug. 27, MTV announced that Shawn Mendes, Karol G, LL Cool J, and Anitta will perform at theVideo Music Awardson Sept. 11 in New York. Two-time VMAs winner Shawn Mendes will take the stage to perform songs off of his upcoming self-titled …
Read More »Katy Perry to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2024 VMAs
The pop music legend behind iconic music videos for songs “Roar,” “E.T.,” “Last Friday Night,” and “California Gurls” is getting the VMAs‘ most-coveted award. On Thursday, MTV announced that Katy Perry will be given the Vanguard Award at this year’s ceremony on Sept. 11. She’s also slated to perform at …
Read More »Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter to Perform at 2024 VMAs as MTV Pushes Show for Debate
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards is making way for the presidential debate but still tapping some music royalty. On Monday, MTV announced that the VMAs will now be hosted on Sept. 11 at New York City’s UBS Arena instead of Sept. 10. The event will feature performances from Sabrina …
Read More »Inside Madonna's Legendary Performance at the First VMAs
One writer compared Madonna’s performance at the MTV Video Music Awards in September of 1984 to iconic music moments like Elvis Presley causing jaws to drop in living rooms across America with his “pelvic thrusts” on The Milton Berle Show in 1956, and the Beatles’ few minutes on The Ed …
Read More »Doja Cat Talks Herself Up on New Single 'Balut'
Doja Cat has released a new single, “Balut.” The mid-tempo, brag-tinged song is latest track to emerge from her forthcoming LP, Scarlet, out Sept 22 via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records. “Glass houses, I don’t really like to keep my stones there/ Oh, well, I’ll buy another property for four mill,” Doja …
Read More »'NSync Reunite for 'Better Place' in 'Trolls Band Together' Animated Trailer
After a brief onstage reunion at the MTA VMAs earlier this week, ‘NSync have announced they will release a brand new song, “Better Place.” Fan can hear a snippet of the track, out Sept. 29, in the trailer for animated sequel Trolls Band Together. The film, in theaters Nov. 17, …
Read More »Nicki Minaj Catches VMAs Up to Speed With 'Last Time I Saw You' and 'Pink Friday 2' Preview
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards can’t get enough of Nicki Minaj. In addition to serving as the presiding MC for the night, the rapper also took the stage for the debut live performance of her latest single, “Last Time I Saw You,” set to appear on her forthcoming album …
Read More »Peso Pluma Makes History as First Música Mexicana Star to Ever Perform at 2023 VMAs With 'Lady Gaga'
¡Bienvenido a los VMAs, Peso Pluma! The musician made history by becoming the first música Mexicana star to perform on the VMA stage as he took the stage to deliver an electrifying performance of “Lady Gaga” Tuesday night. The performance opened with an orchestra of violins before the sound of …
Read More »Anitta Transforms the 2023 VMAs Into a 'Funk Rave' With Help From Tomorrow X Together
Anitta transformed the 2023 MTV VMAs stage into a “Funk Rave” as she performed the fan-favorite and her recent single, “Used to Be” — and later joined the boys of Tomorrow X Together for a performance of their new collaboration “Back for More.” During her solo segment, the Brazilian star …
Read More »Trucker Hats, Fringe, and Electric Plaid — Celebrity Fashion at the VMAs Hit Different This Year
There are few who rival Doja Cat‘s witty antics and bizarre sense of style, and that’s why the internet can’t get enough. When she stepped on the pink carpet for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in, what we’re calling “floss and vibes” by the New York-based label Monse, it …
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