The Weeknd kicks off VMAs 2020 with Hudson Yards performance

After Hours features a similar look, as does the music video for “Blinding Lights" (not to mention his from earlier this year). "'Blinding Lights' [is about] how you want to see someone at night, and you’re intoxicated, and you’re driving to this person and you’re just blinded by streetlights," The Weeknd told about the song. "But nothing could stop you from trying to go see that person, because you’re so lonely.

Are we even surprised anymore? BTS performed its recently released single Dynamite at the MTV Video Music Awards. Bangtan Boys RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook donned retro bell-bottoms matched with blazers, vests and jackets for the performance and had the ARMY begging for more.

MTV Video Music Awards 2020, aka MTV VMAs 2020, had lined up a slew of artists to perform. With no disrespect to others performing, BTS' performance was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the night.

Machine Gun Kelly teamed up with Blink-182’s Travis Barker and rapper Blackbear for a performance at the MTV VMAs 2020 tonight (August 30).The rapper and singer picked up the award for Best Alternative for his song ‘Bloody Valentine’ at the ceremony.Kelly was first joined by Blackbear to deliver a rendition of his single ‘My Ex’s Best Friend’ from on top of a rooftop.At the end of the track, the camera switched to a set made to look like it was in the middle of a high-rise building.

The Weeknd used his acceptance speeches at the MTV VMAs 2020 to call for justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor.The star picked up the awards for Best R&B and Video Of The Year at the socially-distanced ceremony, with both trophies recognising the video for ‘Blinding Lights’.When collecting the Best R&B award at the event, The Weeknd said: “It’s really hard for me to celebrate right now and enjoy this moment so I’m just gonna say justice for Jacob Blake and justice for Breonna Taylor.

 The biggest musical nights of the year -- MTV Video Music Awards 2020 is witnessing a sea of change this year as it becomes the first live award show in the post-Covid era. However, it is different than the usual fanfare and red carpet walks.

Keke Palmer is pulling double duty at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards!

Doja Cat is taking us to another planet!

Doja Cat proved she’s a “boss bitch” during her 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performance on Sunday, August 30.The Los Angeles-born singer, born Amala Dlamini, took the VMAs stage for the first time on Sunday to perform “Say So” and “I Like It.” She was tapped to perform alongside Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, The Weeknd, BTS, Maluma and many more. The ceremony, hosted by Keke Palmer, was held in New York City.The 2020 VMAs was a big night for Doja.

Lady Gaga hits the stage for her epic performance at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on Sunday (August 30).

BTS is taking over New York City…kind of.

For more MTV VMAs 2020 news, click and 2020 performance was, unsurprisingly, incredible. The two pop queens joined forces to sing their hit “Rain on Me” for the first time, and it was everything fans hoped for and more.

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande brought their A-games while taking on their 2020 MTV Video Music Awards performance of “Rain on Me” on Sunday, August 30.Gaga, 34, kicked off the appearance by performing “911” from her recently dropped album, Chromatica. She was then joined by Grande, 27, to complete their first live rendition of their upbeat collaboration during the unprecedented ceremony amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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

Miley Cyrus lit up the 2020 Video Music Awards’ stage with her performance of “Midnight Sky” and honored her “Wrecking Ball” past.Cyrus, 27, owned the awards show as she danced in all black against a technicolor backdrop during her funky, fun performance. The musician then channeled her inner “Wrecking Ball” self by jumping on to a disco ball that was swinging from the ceiling.The 2020 musical moment was the first time Cyrus sang her new single since its August 14 release.

2020 VMAs on MTV.The K-pop band, whose obsessive fans are known as the ARMY(a k a Adorable Representative MC for Youth), made their first-ever MTV Video Music Awards performance, performing after taking home best group and best K-pop trophies.

The Weeknd performs from a thousand feet in the air while opening the show at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on Sunday (August 30).

Miley Cyrus swings from a disco ball while performing her song “Midnight Sky” at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on Sunday (August 30).