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Lorde Drops Out of MTV VMAs Performance
Lorde is no longer performing at the 2021 MTV VMAs. The awards show cited “a change in production elements” as the reason why she dropped out in a Twitter statement. “Due to a change in production elements, Lorde can no longer perform at this year’s show,” the tweet reads. “We love Lorde and cannot wait for her to perform on the VMA stage in the future!” Due to a change in production elements, Lorde can no longer perform at this year’s show. We love Lorde and cannot wait for her to perform on the VMA stage in the future! 💛 — Video Music Awards (@vmas) September 3, 2021 The pop star’s “Solar Power” video is nominated for best cinematography. Andrew Stroud, who directed the visuals, was also at the helm of Lorde’s “Mood Ring” clip. Foo Fighters, Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil...
Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion Lead 2021 MTV VMA Nominees
Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion lead the nominations pack for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Bieber has seven, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with six. Just behind them are Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Olivia Rodrigo and Lil Nas X with five apiece. The nominees in the hotly contested Artist of the Year category are Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Rodrigo and Taylor Swift. In the rock category, the VMAs are rolling back the years with nominees Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Lenny Kravitz, Evanescence and John Mayer. Last year, the VMAs dusted off the Best Alternative category for the first time in 22 years, with Machine Gun Kelly winning that prize. This year, MGK is aiming to defend his crown, nominated for his collaboration...
Lady Gaga Delivers Dystopian “Chromatica” Mash-Up at 2020 MTV VMAs
Dance music fans were excited to see that Lady Gaga was one of the featured performers at the 2020 MTV VMAs. During her headline performance, she delivered a mash-up of hits from her latest album Chromatica, complete with multiple costume changes, a special guest, festival-grade production, and intricate choreographed dance routines. Starting off with “Enigma” and “Chromatica II,” the pop superstar introduced viewers to the dystopian world she created with her record-breaking sixth studio album. She would then go on to perform a routine soundtracked by her Madeon-produced tune “911.” The French electronic producer took to Twitter and shared how he enjoyed playing a role in the show. Not long after, she transitioned to the album’s lead single &...
Machine Gun Kelly Wins Best Alternative Video at MTV Video Music Awards
When this year’s VMAs were first announced, one of the biggest surprises was the inclusion of the Best Alternative category for the first time in 22 years. However, the biggest surprise was that the winner was…yep, you read correctly above — Machine Gun Kelly. The Cleveland-bred rapper’s video for “Bloody Valentine,” which starred his girlfriend Megan Fox, beat out Lana Del Rey (“Doin’ Time”), The 1975 (“If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)”), FINNEAS (“Let’s Fall in Love for the Night”), twenty one pilots (“Level of Concern”), and All Time Low (“Some Kind of Disaster”) to win the Moonman. The last winner of the Best Alternative category was Green Day in 1998 for “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” Things have certainly changed a lot since then...
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