NSYNC To Reunite But Not Perform At 2023 MTV VMAs

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Why did the 2023 MTV VMAs feel like such a slog? It was the scheduling of the night, a fire hose of content turned full blast and directed at viewers’ eyeballs. It was the inescapable advertising plastered everywhere, even on the performances (OK, I understand that this song is brought to me by Doritos, thank you). It was the relentless and strained effort to convince the audience that the show still matters, even though it was impossible to shake the feeling that the biggest stars were there either because they were contractually obliged, or because they already knew they were winning.

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Shakira continues to achieve accomplishments in her music career, and tonight, she took home the iconic MTV Michael Jackson Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs 2023. Shakira is the first South American artist to be honored with this accolade, previously received by Madonna, David Bowie, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Jennifer Lopez, among others.

Diddy made the VMAs a family affair.

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The 2023 MTV VMAs were packed with incredible performances, viral celeb clips and Moon Person trophies on Tuesday, so let’s take a look at some of the most-talked about moments.

Karol G took the stage at this year’s MTV VMAs, performing two of her 2023 songs ‘Oki Doki’ and ‘Tá Ok’. The Colombian singer was one of multiple performers at the ceremony, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey tonight (September 12).

Anitta has teased a new song called ‘Grip’ as part of a medley performance at this year’s MTV VMAs ceremony.The Brazilian singer-songwriter performed a trio of songs during the show, which took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey tonight (September 12). Included in Anitta’s VMAs setlist were the tracks ‘Used to Be’ and ‘Funk Rave’, both of which are lifted from her most recent three-track EP, ‘Funk Generation: A Favela Love Story’.Anitta concluded the medley with ‘Grip’, an as-yet unreleased track that saw the singer flanked by neon-dressed dancers and pulsating choreography.

Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2023 MTV VMAs, including the top award of the night Video of the Year for “Anti-Hero.” The singer-songwriter had the odds in her favor as she was the most nominated artist of the night going into the award show with eight mentions.

Fans are speculating about what happened between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake backstage at Tuesday’s MTV Video Music Awards after cameras captured what appeared to be the rapper angrily yelling at the singer.

2023 MTV Video Music Awards appeared to momentarily confuse the star-studded audience — including Selena Gomez, Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes.At the top of Tuesday’s show, the 20-year-old belted out some of her latest hits from her sophomore album, “Guts.” Even more, she recreated parts of her music video “Vampire,” which consisted of blazing sparklers, the background going black and a security guard rushing the singer off the stage.The audience got noticeably quiet during the awkward moment as the camera panned toward Gomez, 31, Ballerini, 30, and Stokes, 30, looking confused.Rodrigo’s song “Good for You” then briefly played and she returned to the stage to sing “Get Him Back.”“Selena’s face while Olivia’s performance says it all,” one person on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared.Rodrigo was one of many performers to hit the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. While Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, Doja Cat, Anitta and Demi Lovato performed, presenters included Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, Rita Ora, Jared Leto and Sabrina Carpenter.

tearin’ up the hearts of diehards who hoped the heartthrobs would reunite on the mic, longtime *NSYNC lovers were just happy to see the group come together in style. The “I Want You Back” singers rocked fitted suits in various shades of gray and blue — a fashion choice reminiscent of the iconic synchronicity they were known for in the early 2000s.

Demi Lovato went all out for her performance at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night (September 12) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Sophia Scorziello editor Pop rock’s “people’s princess” Olivia Rodrigo took the stage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards fresh off the release of her second studio album “Guts.” Rodrigo performed “Vampire” and “Get Him Back!,” which received its matching music video earlier on Tuesday. She took the stage directly after Lil Wayne’s hits-filled performance, starting with “Vampire” first. The creative direction of both performances directly referenced their music videos.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music As expected, 19 years after Justin Timberlake left the group and ten since their last performance together, the five members of NSYNC reunited again on Tuesday at the VMAs at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Their return was greeted with no small amount of enthusiasm by the crowd and especially Taylor Swift, who was seated up front next to Ice Spice.

Thania Garcia Grammy-winning artist Shakira paid tribute to her decades-long globally successful career with a hits-filled, 10-minute performance. Shakira kicked things off with “She Wolf,” incorporating the eye-popping choreography featured in the song’s iconic 2009 music video.

tearin’ up our hearts once again after all five members of the beloved boy band reunited at the 2023 MTV VMAs. Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick, all took the VMA stage Tuesday night at New Jersey’s Prudential Center to present Taylor Swift with the Best Pop award.

Can you believe it’s been over 20 years since *NSYNC broke up?!

*NSYNC are set to reunite onstage for the first time in a decade at the MTV VMAs tonight (September 12), Billboard reports.The boyband last came together in 2013 for the same awards for Justin Timberlake‘s Video Vanguard Award medley. Meanwhile, in 2019, the other members – Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and JC Chasez – joined Ariana Grande to perform ‘break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored’ and ‘Tearin’ Up My Heart’ during her headlining Coachella set.Earlier this week, fans began speculating that *NSYNC would come back together at the 2023 VMAs when Timberlake, Fatone, and Bass were all spotted around New York City.Teasers for the upcoming Trolls movie, in which Timberlake stars as lead character Branch, have also pointed towards a potential reunion.Per an image shared by X/Twitter user Mike Taylor, *NSYNC’s logo can be seen on new Trolls posters across New York, which include a QR code that leads users to a snippet of what might be an *NSYNC song titled ‘Take You To A Better Place’.The linked website leads to a snippet of the track, which features a whistled hook and a visual teaser of five trolls to signify the five members of *NSYNC.However, according to TMZ, *NSYNC will reportedly not be performing at the event, but rather presenting an award.The group officially parted ways in 2007 and Justin Timberlake left in 2002, the group have remained in touch, showing up for special events together.Meanwhile, Timberlake reunited with Timbaland and Nelly Furtado to release a new single ‘Keep Going Up’ last week.The single marks the Grammy-winning producer’s first official solo single in more than eight years.