Shakira is about to obtain the Video Vanguard Award on the 2023 MTV VMAs. The ceremony will happen on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
The “Te Felicito” singer is already a four-time VMAs winner and is nominated this yr for 4 Moon Individual trophies together with Greatest Collaboration, Greatest Latin and Artist of the Yr.
“Shakira is a real international pressure who continues to encourage & affect the plenty together with her distinctive, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for ladies around the globe & one of many first artists to steer the globalization of Latin music,” stated Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Expertise, Programming & Occasions, Paramount and Chief Content material Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Her huge influence throughout the musical panorama can be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain on the highest degree.”
Earlier recipients of the particular accolade embrace Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott.
Performers confirmed to seem on the VMAs stage embrace Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and Stray Youngsters with further names to be introduced quickly.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations record with 8 mentions, intently adopted by SZA (6), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith (5 every), and BLACKPINK, Diddy and Shakira (4 every).
