The credits are now rolling on the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Broadcast live from Dusseldorf, Germany, the extravaganza was dually hosted by Rita Ora and Taika Waititi and brought with it performances from the likes of OneRepublic, Ava Max, Lewis Capaldi, Thundercat, and more…
Of the evening’s winners, Harry Styles led with seven awards, while Taylor Swift (who was in attendance) followed closely with six.
With the GRAMMY Awards announcing nominations next Tuesday (November 15), Beyonce, Adele, and Bad Bunny are all poised to pick up several nominations each.
However, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar may be hot on their trails in some of the main categories.
With the Album of the Year category expanded to ten nominations and the other major categories consisting of eight nominations, there is no shortage of competition.
With award show season in full swing, expect the year’s best and biggest in entertainment to be gearing up to grace the stages of annual staples to perform or accept some of the industry’s most coveted trophies.
The latest to unveil its highly anticipated list of nominees is the NBC & E! People’s Choice Awards.
Hosted by Kenan Thompson, the year’s list of leading musical nominees includes Bad Bunny (7), Harry Styles (6), Lizzo and SelenaGomez (5 apiece), and Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift (3 each).
They aren’t the only big names in the running for the night’s prized statuettes, however.
Ahead of the show’s December 6 air date, look inside for the full list of nominees across music, television, movies, and more.
Join us today as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of a classic Pop album.
This week’s From The Vault is the undeniable standout track from Christina Aguilera’s coming-of-age album, ‘Stripped.’ We give you ‘Beautiful’.
Serving as the second single from Aguilera’s 2002 blockbuster album, ‘Beautiful’ is a Soulful Pop ballad with Rock sensibilities. It was written and produced by Linda Perry, who initially wanted to use the song for her own singing career.
A very successful track for Xtina – it peaked at #2 in the US and reached the top of the charts in the UK, Canada, and Australia. It quickly became an empowerment anthem for many and to this day it is highly regarded by the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as by advocates for body positivity.
Directed by Jonas Âkerlund, the visual for the single was a clear departure from the boisterous first single ‘Dirrty.’
Viewers find the songbird wearing black in an empty apartment, while various scenes of tormented young people are interwoven. It was well-received, notably because of its normalized and non-sensational portrayal of queer people.
Earlier this week, the diva released another version of the video, this time focusing on the effects social media can have on the mental health of the youth.
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Xtina’s vocal prowess earned her respect from her debut. Yet, with ‘Stripped’ and particularly this song, she let her voice be heard in another way. Indeed, she wasn’t afraid to tackle sensitive issues and speak her mind, and back then it helped set her apart from her competition.
Two decades on, ‘Stripped’ remains an impeccable effort that is still fresh and modern both sonically and thematically.
It’s that time of the year again! The 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards is back and set to salute releases from music’s biggest names on a global scale.
Taking place in Düsseldorf at PSD Bank Dome, the MTV EMAs air live on MTV in more than 170 countries on November 13.
Ahead of its highly anticipated arrival, official nominations were announced this week and see British superstar Harry Styles lead the pack with seven nods (including Best Artist, Best Song, and Best Video for work tied to his latest effort ‘Harry’s House‘).
Behind him is Taylor Swift, who nabbed 6 nods including Best Artist, Best Pop, and Best Longform Video, and then Nicki Minaj and Rosalía who each earned five nods.
Look inside to see the jam-packed list of nominees that includes names like SZA, Doechii, Kim Petras, Saucy Santana, Shenseea, Summer Walker, and more.
It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!
BET presents the 2022 Soul Train Awards on November 27, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!
An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with Beyonce and Mary J. Blige leading the noms with 7 each, while Ari Lennox follows with 6, and Chris Brown and Lizzonabbing 5 apiece.
Set to take place in Las Vegas, the show – which will be hosted by Deon Cole will simulcast on BET and BET Her at 8 PM ET.
The rapper has been under fire after making racially charged and culturally insensitive remarks about both the Jewish community and the Black Lives Matter movement.
And the backlash shows no signs of letting up – largely because West isn’t.
November 20 brings with it the 2022 American Music Awards live on ABC.
As ever, all eyes are on the nominees for the latest installment of the annual extravaganza, which will boldly air as planned from LA’s Microsoft Theater.
And folk need not wonder anymore, because the full list has just been unveiled.
The unstoppable Bad Bunny leads with eight noms, while Beyonce, Drake, and Taylor Swift follow with six each.
Elsewhere Adele, Harry Styles, and The Weeknd nabbed five nominations. Also in the mix are Doja Cat, SZA, WizKid, Anitta, Tems, and more.