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Producers of 2022 VMAs on Why They Think the Ratings Ticked Up This Year: ‘All the Stars Aligned’
In an era when ratings are drifting downward on most award shows, viewership of the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards was actually up compared to last year, whether measuring by traditional TV ratings or cross-platform consumption. According to final Nielsen figures, the awards, a pre-show and two on-air replays averaged 3.9 million viewers across 12 Paramount Global cable channels as well as broadcast network The CW. That’s up from 3.7 million for the 2021 awards and associated programming, a gain of 3% year-to-year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That’s not a huge increase, but it’s an increase, and as such it’s worth exploring. On Tuesday (Aug. 30), Billboard spoke with both of the show’s producers, Bruce Gillmer and Jesse Ign...
Nicki Minaj Parties With Taylor Swift After 2022 VMAs: ‘Barbs, I Know You Love Her’
Nicki Minaj had quite the night at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, but her fun didn’t end with receiving this year’s Video Vanguard Award. The honoree took to Instagram on Monday (Aug. 29) to share a video from the Republic Records VMAs afterparty with none other than Taylor Swift. “The big winner of the night is the beautiful Taylor Swift. Barbs, I know you love her; we all love her,” she told the camera over booming music as she and the superstar cozied up together. Indeed, Swift walked away from the ceremony with her record-breaking third win for video of the year (for All Too Well: The Short Film) as well as Moon Persons for best longform video and best direction. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Later in the clip, which she captioned “Last...
Lizzo Geeks Out Over Meeting BLACKPINK’s Lisa & Jisoo at 2022 VMAs: ‘THEY ARE SO SWEET’
Lizzo took to social media on Monday (Aug. 29) to show off her run-in with one-half of BLACKPINK at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. In a TikTok, the Special singer approached Lisa and Jisoo for a cute video on behalf of a follower, who requested, “TAKE A SELFIE WITH BLACKPINK FOR ME!!!! PLEASE.” While fans can’t hear what the K-pop idols and Lizzo are saying to each other due to the latter’s new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” playing over top of the clip, the singer assured her followers, “THEY ARE SO SWEET” in the caption. Both Lizzo and BLACKPINK were among the performers to hit the stage during the awards show on Sunday night, with the former playing a medley of her No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit “About Damn Time” and “2 Be Loved” and the girl group making their U.S. awards show debut w...
VMAs 2022: See The Complete Winners List
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards may be giving its crown jewel — the Video Vanguard Award — to queen Nicki Minaj. But as far as the nominations go, 2022 was a year for the kings. Leading the nominations with seven apiece are Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, and Kendrick Lamar. Harry Styles tied with Doja Cat for six each. Beyond that, Drake, Ed Sheeran, the Weeknd, Justin Bieber, and even Elton John, appear in all the major categories. BTS is the most nominated group or duo with four nods. No women are nominated in the Best Rock Video category (Demi will change that next year) and it wasn’t much better for Best Alternative. Only two females are nominated — Willow and Avril Lavigne, each twice —with partial credit to Måneskin for their bassist Victoria De Angelis. In 2017, MTV announced its eliminat...
The 22 Best VMAs Performances of All Time: Critics’ Picks
The annual MTV Video Music Awards have been one of pop culture’s biggest nights for decades. Good, bad or ugly, the show has had more than its fair share of headline-making moments since its debut in 1984. Remember when Drake professed his love for Rihanna on stage in 2016? Or Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley’s awkwardly long kiss in 1994? Oh, and need we even mention Lady Gaga’s 2010 meat dress? Despite its anything-goes reputation, the ceremony has always been a celebration of the year in music. Musical acts across genres are recognized not just for their records and albums, but for the hard work and creativity they put into accompanying visual works. And although going home with a moon person trophy (most notably for video of the year) is surely a goal for nominees, for viewers, i...
MTV Video Music Awards 2022: How to Stream Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPIN may receive an affiliate commission. This year’s MTV Video Music Awards will be one for the books. Rap icon Nicki Minaj will accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award — a fitting recipient since she is simultaneously enjoying her first-ever solo Number One with the Rick James-sampling banger “Super Freaky Girl.” Lil Nas X, who won the ultimate “Moon Person” award last year for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” will have a chance to take home the trophy again for “Industry Baby” alongside Jack Harlow. Plenty of other massive names will be there as nominees and performers, from Lizzo and Harry Styles to Bad Bunny and BLACKPINK. Now, the question is: How to watch? We’ve got you covered. Chec...
Photos From the First MTV Video Music Awards & Afterparties in 1984
No one knew quite what to expect at the first MTV Video Music Awards, which was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sept. 14, 1984. The show seemed likely to have a younger, hipper vibe than the Grammy Awards or the American Music Awards. But no one could have predicted that Madonna would steal the show with a daring performance of “Like a Virgin” that would have broken the Internet if such a thing had existed back then. Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler co-hosted the show. That may seem like an odd choice, but it made sense in the context of the times. Aykroyd appeared in Ghostbusters, which was the year’s top-grossing film. Midler’s 1983 album No Frills had emphasized her rock side, with its covers of songs by the likes of The Rolling Stones and Marshall Crenshaw. Cyndi Lauper h...
Anitta, Panic! at the Disco, J Balvin & More to Perform at 2022 MTV VMAs
Anitta, J Balvin with Ryan Castro, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! at the Disco are set to perform at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The show will be broadcast live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Anitta will make her VMA debut with a performance of her single “Envolver,” which topped the Billboard Global Excl U.S. chart in April . The song, from her fifth studio album Versions of Me, has climbed as high as No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart and No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100. Anitta’s video for the song is nominated in the best Latin category. In addition to being her first nomination, it makes her the first Brazilian artist to be nominated for a VMA. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Panic!...
Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow Lead 2022 MTV Video Music Award Nominations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards won’t have to worry about being dissed by Lil Nas X this year. He, along with Kendrick Lamar and Jack Harlow, top in nominations this year. The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations Are Here Nothing screams the end of the summer more than the MTV Video Music Awards. The annual awards show that made its triumphant return in 2021, hosting an in-person spectacle at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, this year, the shenanigans will head to the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Coming into the night, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, and Jack Harlow could have big nights at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Harlow and his best buddy Nas X earned multiple nominations for their collaborative effort “Industry Baby,” video o...
Swedish House Mafia to Perform Medley of New Music at 2021 MTV VMA Pre-Show
Swedish House Mafia are making their second highly visible, televised appearance in recent memory, this time to perform on the pre-show for the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. Following the recent TV debut of their new music during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the iconic trio will be taking to the VMAs to perform a medley of their comeback releases, “It Gets Better” and “Lifetime.” Chicago rapper Polo G and pop songstress Kim Petras are also expected to take the stage during the pre-show. All eyes are on Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso, as the trio have reached what feels like an inflection point in their comeback chapter. The group’s new album Paradise Again is expected to arrive before the end of this year, bu...
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...
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