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 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...