Queen of Pop Shakira is set to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Moreover, the talented Lebanese-Colombian artist is scheduled to perform live at the event ceremony that will take place on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00 PM, Eastern time.
According to a news article by “Sad El Balad” English, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Mneskin, and Stray Kids are among the musicians whose performances have been confirmed at the ceremony. Also, more names will be revealed shortly.
With eight nominations, Taylor Swift tops the list, followed by SZA (six), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Sam Smith, BLACKPINK, Diddy, and Shakira, who each received four.
President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+, Bruce Gillmer, expressed: Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire and influence the masses with her unique musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women worldwide and one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music.
He continued: Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.
It’s worth mentioning that the famed singer has previously won four VMA awards and is up for four Moon Person awards this year, including Best Collaboration, Best Latin, and Artist of the Year.
Notably, the Vanguard, which honors artists for their life accomplishments in music and movies, was originally founded in 1984 and renamed after Jackson in 1991. David Bowie and The Beatles were the inaugural recipients.
Previous recipients of the special accolade include Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Missy Elliott.
