2023 MTV VMAs Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

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.

Diddy made the VMAs a family affair.

BFFS Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez stunned at the 2023 MTV VMAs afterparty.

Selena Gomez has been turned into a never-ending cycle of memes.

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.

It’s nice to have a friendship like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift‘s! At Tuesday’s MTV Video Music Awards, the longtime best friends spent the night cheering each other on.

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.

Fall Out Boy brought their updated cover of ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ to the 2023 MTV VMAs, which are taking place at New Jersey’s Prudential Center tonight (September 12).The pop-punk band’s appearance marked their third at the awards show following performances in 2005 and 2007.This time around, Fall Out Boy performed their modern take on Billy Joel’s classic song, which finds them referencing Trump’s impeachments, Brexit, Harry Potter and many more era-defining moments.When the band released the cover earlier this summer, Joel responded by saying they had saved him from updating it himself. “Everybody said, ‘Well, aren’t you going to do a part two?’,” he explained.

Diddy was honoured with the Global Icon Award at the 2023 MTV VMAs, which is being held at New Jersey’s Prudential Center tonight (September 12).The rapper and producer was introduced on stage by Mary J. Blige, who paid tribute to the honoree before he delivered a performance of songs from across his career.Among the tracks aired by Diddy were ‘Bad Boy For Life’, ‘Mo Money Mo Problems’, ‘I’ll Be Missing You’, and ‘Last Night’.

Shakira crowdsurfed as she collected the Video Vanguard award at the 2023 MTV VMAs, which are taking place at New Jersey’s Prudential Center tonight (September 12).The Colombian star performed at the ceremony before picking up the trophy, delivering an extended medley featuring some of her biggest hits in both English and Spanish.Among the setlist were the likes of ‘She-Wolf’, which was sat in a cave, Rauw Alejandro collaboration ‘Te Felicito’, ‘Ojos Asi’, her verse from Karol G’s ‘TQC’, ‘Whenever, Wherever’, ‘Hips Don’t Lie’, and her recent viral hit ‘Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53’.Wyclef Jean introduced the star as she collected the award, calling her a “one-of-a-kind voice”.

Demi Lovato brought rock versions of some of her past pop hits to the 2023 MTV VMAs, which is taking place at New Jersey’s Prudential Center tonight (September 12).The pop star is set to release a new album, ‘Revamped’, on Friday (15) that is comprised of new reimagined versions of tracks from across their back catalogue.Lovato aired some of those new versions during the VMAs tonight, opening her set with a rock version of ‘Heart Attack’.

Nicki Minaj shared a preview at an unreleased track from her upcoming new album ‘Pink Friday 2’ at the 2023 MTV VMAs tonight (September 12).The rapper delivered an understated performance of her latest single ‘Last Time I Saw You’ at the event at Newark’s Prudential Center.She appeared on stage cloaked in a giant black cape, with the set lit with colourful lasers at different points in the performance. At the end, with the cape removed, she told the crowd: “It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t give you a ‘Pink Friday 2’ exclusive.”As the music switched from the emotional pop song into a hip-hop beat, she began rapping the unreleased track.

Doja Cat brought three songs from her upcoming album ‘Scarlet’ to the 2023 MTV VMAs, which is taking place in New Jersey tonight (September 12).The rapper began her performance from the crowd at Newark’s Prudential Center, opening her short set with ‘Attention’. Dressed in a grey skirt suit, she removed her jacket before moving to the stage and segueing into ‘Paint The Town Red’.The whole performance saw Doja Cat supported by dancers dressed in red outfits and their bodies daubed in scarlet body paint.

Taylor Swift has praised Jack Antonoff and said she “will continue making music until 2089” with him while collecting an award at the 2023 MTV VMAs.The star won the award for Song Of The Year for her single ‘Anti-Hero’ – her second trophy of the night following the award for Best Pop.“I’m really, really lucky that I get to write songs with one of my best friends in the world,” Swift said. “His name is Jack Antonoff, he is so talented it’s incomprehensible.

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion reunited on the 2023 MTV VMAs stage tonight (September 12), bringing their latest collaboration ‘Bongos’ to New Jersey.The two rappers recently followed their chart-topping, record-breaking hit ‘WAP’ with the new single and gave it its live debut at the awards show, which is being held at New Jersey’s Prudential Center.Cardi kicked off the performance by standing in a white arch surrounded by palm trees and dancers. Megan took over from her verse from another part of the arena before the pair came together on one stage.Lil Nas X and Taylor Swift could be seen in the crowd enjoying the performance, with the latter fanning herself as the rendition ended.Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion just ATE THE STAGE UP!!!!! #vmas pic.twitter.com/8vXJh6dKWj— Heard It Here Radio (@HeardItHereLive) September 13, 2023Lil Wayne kicked off the awards show with a performance of ‘Uproar’ and ‘Kat Food’.

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.

Lil Wayne has opened the 2023 MTV VMAs at New Jersey’s Prudential Center with the live premiere of his latest single ‘Kat Food’.The rapper kicked off the awards show by performing in front of a raised platform on the arena’s stage, flanked by female dancers dressed in white, as he aired the 2020 track ‘Uproar’.Midway through the song, he segued into ‘Kat Food’, walking through the crowd to the B-stage as he did so. The track was released on September 1 and was produced by Charlie Handsome, FNZ and Rogét Chahayed.Wayne is also due to perform as part of a special hip-hop performance celebrating the genre’s 50th anniversary later in the VMAs.

Olivia Rodrigo returned to the 2023 MTV VMAs in New Jersey tonight (September 12) with a performance of her recent single ‘Vampire’.The star performed the hit track from a setting similar found to the one in the official music video, beginning the song on a patch of grass in front of a set made to look like a pond.As fireworks went off and parts of the stage appeared to fall down, Rodrigo ran off stage, a blue curtain fell down and some of her past hits flickered over the PA. When she returned she launched into ‘Get Him Back!’, one of the tracks on her second album ‘GUTS’.For the latter half of the performance, she was joined by dancers dressed in pink and a live band.

Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead the nominations.Swift went into the night with eight nominations, including Video Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Editing for ‘Anti-Hero’. She is also in the running for Artist Of The Year.SZA has got six nods in this year’s shortlist, while Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith have earned five nominations each.Performances at the ceremony will come from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Demi Lovato, Diddy, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy, Karol G, Lil Wayne, Måneskin, Nicki Minaj, Sabrina Carpenter, Stray Kids, Tomorrow X Together and Anitta, and more.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, hosted by Nicki Minaj for the second year in a row, kicked off at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Tuesday evening. Taylor Swift led the nominations with eight, followed by Sza with six nods.

The boys from NSYNC are reuniting.

*NSYNC is seemingly getting back together for a special appearance!

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are set to give their new collaboration ‘Bongos’ its live debut at next week’s 2023 MTV VMAs.The track was announced earlier this week and landed on Friday (September 8). It’s the first time that the two have joined forces since their global hit ‘WAP’, which dropped back in 2020.On September 12 at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey, the pair will play the song live for the first time alongside other performers including the recently-announced Olivia Rodrigo, Måneskin, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy and more.Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead the list of nominations for this year’s VMAs, which was revealed last month.Swift is leading the way with eight nominations, SZA earned six and Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Sam Smith have all earned five each.

She’s a doll, but she still wants to party! Nicki Minaj is returning to the MTV Video Music Awards stage this year as both the evening’s emcee and for a performance of her new single, “Last Time I Saw You.”

Olivia Rodrigo has been announced to perform at next week’s 2023 MTV VMAs.The singer, who releases second album ‘Guts’ today (September 8), will perform alongside Måneskin, Doja Cat and more at the event on September 12.The performance will be Rodrigo’s second appearance at the VMAs, after she appeared in 2021 to play ‘Good 4 U’.She is nominated for six awards at the ceremony for her single ‘Vampire’. She’s up for Video Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.Elsewhere at the 2023 VMAs, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead the list of nominations, which was revealed last month/Swift is leading the way with eight nominations, SZA earned six and Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Sam Smith have all earned five each.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is being honored in a big way.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is gearing up to receive the Global Icon Award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

Shakira is set to be presented with the Video Vanguard Award at next month’s 2023 MTV VMAs.The 2023 VMAs will take place on Tuesday, September 12 at 8pm ET at New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center.The Video Vanguard Award was previously won in 2022 by Nicki Minaj, while other past winners include Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.See the announcement of her nomination below.Elsewhere at the 2023 VMAs, Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA lead the list of nominations, which was revealed earlier this month.Swift is leading the way with eight nominations, SZA earned six and Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith have all earned five each. The entire group of artists are also in the running for this year’s Video of the Year category.This year’s edition of the VMAs also features a slew of first-time nominees, 35 to be exact.

2023 MTV Video Music Awards, which includes superstars Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and Stray Kids.Lovato returns for her first VMAs performance in six years, which comes mere days before she drops her highly anticipated new album, The new album features rock versions of her hit songs, including the recently released rock versions of «Confident,» «Heart Attack,» «Cool for the Summer» and «Sorry Not Sorry,» featuring Slash. The award-winning singer has previously been nominated 14 times and is up for two categories this year: Best Pop and Video for Good.Taking a break from her first-ever stadium tour, Karol G will make her debut on the MTV VMAs stage and compete for her first win in three categories, including Artist of the Year.Måneskin makes their return after their history-making win for Best Alternative last year.

The nominees for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with a Video of the Year category featuring Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Smith & Kim Petras, SZA and Taylor Swift. While Swift and SZA also take the lead in terms of overall nominations, with 8 and 6 respectively, everyone else in the category is trailing right behind them with five noms each.

yet again broadcast live from Newark, New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.The show’s host has not yet been announced.