Roddy Ricch, J Balvin Pull Out of MTV VMAs Artist Lineup

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTriller, the music-video creation app, has named a dozen top female music industry executives to a new advisory board.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEven in a pandemic, the VMAs found a way to start off their show with a bang: The Weeknd performed his smash single “Blinding Lights” 1,100 feet above New York, from the city’s highest observation deck, Edge at Hudson Yards.Weeknd was in the guise of the busted-nose character he portrays on his latest album, “After Hours,” and the performance began in a way similar to the album’s videos, which depict the character having a surreal and absolutely terrible night in

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorStaging an awards show in a pandemic is a steep challenge, but for the VMAs on Sunday night, MTV and Toyota will present Latinx music stars Maluma and CNCO performing at a special drive-in location, where fans can enjoy the performances in a safe and controlled environment at an undisclosed iconic location overlooking the New York skyline.The performances will both be debuts: Colombian singer — and recent Variety cover star — Maluma will perform “Hawaii,” from his

In celebration of his 23rd birthday, and on the heels of a turbulent summer during which he was arrested in Louisville for protesting the murder of Breonna Taylor, Cordae has dropped some new heat: a collaboration with Roddy Ricch called "Gifted." The single, produced by Ray Keys, Bongo, and Cordae himself, finds the Raleigh rapper counting his blessings alongside Ricch and guest vocalist Ant Clemons. It arrives with a @_ColeBennett_-directed video.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe MTV VMAs are coming up fast, and the network has revealed its lineup of presenters: Anthony Ramos, Bebe Rexha, Bella Hadid, Drew Barrymore, Jaden Smith, Joey King, Kelly Clarkson, Machine Gun Kelly, Madison Beer, Nicole Richie, Sofia Carson and Travis Barker.Performers include Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, BTS, Doja Cat, CNCO, Maluma and Black Eyed Peas.Grande, Gaga, Billie Eilish and The Weeknd top the nominees list.

health is a main priority, as well as giving a quality performance," Ricch said. “I appreciate MTV for the opportunity to perform and I hope I can see y’all next year.

Grammy-winning rapper Roddy Ricch and Colombian superstar J Balvin will no longer perform at the MTV Video Music Awards. Ricch announced his cancellation in a statement posted to Instagram Live, saying: "My team and I did everything in our power to make this work, due to COVID compliance issues at the last minute we had to call off the performance." The MTV VMAs will air on Sunday at 8 p.m.

J Balvin and Roddy Ricch have dropped out of performing at the MTV Video Music Awards.The two were among the A-list line-up for the August 30, 2020 event, alongside Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, BTS, Miley Cyrus, DaBaby, Doja Cat, Maluma, CNCO, and the Black Eyed Peas.According to Variety, the withdrawal came about as a result of “logistical hurdles” due to an increased concern for health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Balvin told fans he was recovering from the coronavirus

Doja Cat, Jack Harlow, Lewis Capaldi, Roddy Ricch, Tate McRae and Yungblud.The performers who did not make the final nominations included Finneas, Ava Max, Summer Walker and the late Pop Smoke.Billie Eilish, who is Finneas’ sister, currently holds the title of Best New Artist, having won the Moon Person trophy at last year’s ceremony.

Many changes are being witnessed as 2020 MTV Video Music Awards inches closer. Recently, it was reported that J Balvin and Roddy Ricch will no longer be performing at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

J Balvin and Roddy Ricch are no longer performing at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.

J Balvin and Roddy Ricch, both of whom are nominated for multiple awards each.Balvin is nominated for collaborations with several artists including Anuel, Maluma, and the Black Eyed Peas. Ricch, meanwhile, was nominated for Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop and Song of the Year for ‘The Box.’A source from MTV reportedly told Variety: “As with every awards show, there are always last-minute talent changes.

J Balvin and Roddy Ricch are no longer part of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. On his Instagram Story, the 21-year-old rapper confirmed that he wouldn't be able to perform during the ceremony.«Unfortunately, I won't be performing at this year's VMAs as announced.

J Balvin and Roddy Ricch were scheduled to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards, but both have reportedly pulled out of the Aug. 30 award show.

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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe steady drumbeat of announcements means that the MTV VMAs are getting closer, and today’s is a big one: Ariana Grande will join Lady Gaga for a performance on this year’s show, which is taking place at various locations across New York City.Of course, the pair will perform “Rain on Me,” their hit duet and video from Gaga’s latest album “Chromatica,” which is nominated for a whopping seven awards.The VMAs will air live on Sunday, August 30th at 8pm ET/PT.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEven in an election year without a pandemic, combining politics and music is a tricky proposition — but the Democratic National Convention, which begins tonight and runs through Thursday night, has assembled a lineup of (virtual) musical performances that is not only remarkably diverse, it also advances the party’s and presumptive candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ messaging in ways that are both subtle and overt.More than half of the announced performers are