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It's Lil Nas X's world; we're all just living in it. The "power bottom rapper" and five-time nominee at the 2021 Video Music Awards took the stage at Barclays Center on Sunday (September 12) to perform some of his most recent hits. And he did not disappoint. Performing on a bright-pink set alongside his "Industry Baby" collaborator Jack Harlow, Nas X stepped out onto the stage in..
Read MoreHot Girl Summer, meet "Summer of Love." Pop singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes and electronic producer-songwriter Tainy performed their sun-soaked hit single at the 2021 Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 12), and so they brought the warmth. The set opened with Mendes crooning to the crowd in billowing trousers and also a loose-knit striped sweater. Midway through, the stage turn..
Read MoreTaking a break from her hosting duties at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, Doja Cat took the stage for a sizzling live efficiency of her songs “Been Like This” and “You Right” on Sunday (September 12) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both tracks are featured on her debut album Planet Her, which was released in June. Introducing Doja Cat was gymnast Simone Biles, who said: "I'd..
Read MoreThe MTV Video Music Awards are back, baby, airing live tonight (September 12) from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which means the red carpet — and the big fits worn by the artists and celebrities who saunter down it — is also back, baby. Plenty of major style was flaunted in a video booth throughout last year's largely remote ceremony, although there’s nothing quite like the fe..
Read MoreThe 2021 MTV VMAs are here, and as typical, they're absolutely out of this world. Justin Bieber leads the nominations this year with seven, although so several of his pop peers trail just behind: Megan Thee Stallion's got six, and all tied with five noms each are Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, and Giveon. As we know from years past at the VMAs, anythi..
Read MoreDid you hear? The 2021 MTV VMAs are happening tonight, and in case you thought the lineup of nominees, presenters, and performers was so stacked that there couldn't possibly be room for one more, you'd be mistaken. Any time it comes to Busta Rhymes, there's habitually room. The legendary New York rapper will make his return to the VMAs stage at tonight's show, his latest stop in a ca..
Read MoreThis year, as every year, the 2021 VMAs honor the hugest and brightest stars pushing musical and visual boundaries and captivating crowds around the world. So several of these stars began out on a much, much smaller screen — as an example, trending on TikTok. That's why MTV launched the first-ever Trending: VMAs, celebrating creators, creatives, comebacks, and what occurs once they ..
Read MoreThe road to Chlöe Bailey's debut solo single "Have Mercy" was long, arduous, and some days even plagued by toxic comments from strangers who resisted to let her own her confidence. Yet with a wildly bold and inventive new video directed by Karena Evans that lets Chlöe present herself precisely how she wants the world to be able to see her, she's truly arrived. As she tells MTV News..
Read MoreThe 2021 VMAs kick off on September 12 at 8 p.M. ET/PT on MTV, and this year's list of nominees is, as regular, long and stellar. It's also a handy reminder of the songs and videos we've obsessed over this year — or as we like to call them, bops. In honor of the show we're excited about, the MTV News team brings you a special VMA edition of Bop Shop, featuring nominees and performer..
Read MoreEarlier this week, Ed Sheeran unveiled his latest single "Shivers," a caffeinated although tender bit of dance-pop that marked a far cry from the opening vampire vibes he sent out with "Bad Habits" once that dropped in late June. Here's some good news: Sheeran will perform at the 2021 VMAs in only two days — and he's bringing his fizzy-crush new song as well as him. Both tunes are ..
Read MoreAre you ready for Normani to take you to the wild side? The R&B-pop diva is back and she's willing to strut right onto the 2021 VMAs stage for another electrifying performance. Normani will perform at the show for the opening time since dunking all over the 2019 VMAs with her debut solo single "Motivation." That efficiency noticed her making use of a full basketball court and dazzlin..
Read MoreAlicia Keys is returning to the VMAs — and this time, she's bringing Swae Lee. The pair's new single, "Lala," dropped today (September 9). For the iconic singer-songwriter's first efficiency on the VMAs stage since she lit it up in 2012 for "Girl on Fire" with Nicki Minaj and Olympian Gabby Douglas, Keys will debut the song alongside her collaborator "with spectacular city views in..
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