“Queen of Pop” Madonna led an impassioned tribute to “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin on Monday as the music world paid its R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts to the superstar at the MTV Video Music Awards. The show came…
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Adam Levine mistakenly slams MTV
Adam Levine has apologised to MTV after mistakenly blasting the network for snubbing Childish Gambino in the VMA nominations. The Maroon 5 frontman hit out at organisers of the annual ceremony for snubbing Childish Gambino’s…
Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes among performers at MTV awards
Pop stars Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes will be among the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 20, the network announced Thursday. Announcing the first batch of appearances for the live broadcast…
Rising comedian Haddish to host MTV Movie and TV Awards
Tiffany Haddish, who overcame adversity to become a fast-rising star in comedy, will host the MTV Movie and TV Awards in June, the youth culture channel announced Thursday. The gala, which hands out popcorn box-shaped…
Plotting return, Rita Ora to host MTV Europe awards
Ready to launch an album after several years of reluctant silence, pop singer Rita Ora will return to her hometown of London to host the MTV Europe Music Awards in November. The youth culture network…
Kendrick Lamar gives fiery start to MTV awards
Rapper Kendrick Lamar offered a fiery start Sunday to the MTV Video Music Awards, setting his stage ablaze in a martial-arts-themed performance. Lamar, who leads the evening with eight nominations, performed his song “HUMBLE.” as…
MTV brings activism to glitzy awards
The MTV Video Music Awards have earned notoriety for their made-for-television shock moments but in the era of Donald Trump, the gala is set to take on a new political bent. The awards, which the…
Pink to receive Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award at MTV VMAs
Pink will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award at the 2017 MTV VMAs in California on August 27. The 37-year-old singer – who has six-year-old daughter Willow and eight-month-old son Jameson with her husband…
Voting for MTV’s Hottest Summer Superstar opens
Voting for MTV’s Hottest Summer Superstar has opened with Lady Gaga currently out in front with over 18 million tweets from her loyal Little Monsters. Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters, Justin Bieber’s Beliebers and Ariana…
MTV Movie Awards expands into television
The MTV Movie Awards, an annual celebration of youth pop culture, will expand this year to include television in a recognition of the power of the small screen. The network announced Monday that the gala…