Among the many faces lacking on the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on September 12, 2023, have been some massive names. Mother of three Beyonce, within the midst of her Renaissance World Tour, was nowhere to be seen. Nor was Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, whose spouse Kourtney Kardashian lately underwent pressing fetal surgical procedure throughout her being pregnant — a growth that necessitated the musician quickly abandoning his European tour with the band.
Embattled hitmaker Lizzo was nowhere to be discovered on the shindig, amid an more and more unstable authorized battle with dancers who accused her of sexual harassment — an accusation she’s referred to as “outrageous.” And Machine Gun Kelly (nee MGK, nee Colson Baker) additionally appears to have ditched the festivities, as he continues to work on his relationship with Transformers star Megan Fox after a close to breakup earlier this 12 months. Justin Bieber was additionally noticeably absent, leaving a crimson carpet hole the place his spouse Hailey Bieber would usually dazzle in a excessive vogue look.
Regardless of a really massive 12 months together with her large hit “Flowers” and the current drop of “Was once Younger,” Miley Cyrus appeared like a shoo in for the present. Nevertheless, the previous Hannah Montana star didn’t present, regardless of the looks of her pal Selena Gomez making an sudden look on the enduring crimson carpet in a skintight crimson floral costume with a deep slit.
And eventually, Ariana Grande didn’t present up — not shocking, since her controversial cut up from Dalton Gomez and subsequent alleged relationship together with her Depraved co-star Ethan Slater. SZA skipped out on the present, as effectively.
Nonetheless, the present was notable for who DID present up. Olivia Rodrigo wowed in an old-Hollywood type silver robe, and Shakira confirmed up together with her sons in an eye-popping golden goddess look. Jared Leto made a gawk-worthy, gothic look as effectively, and Taylor Swift swept onto the crimson carpet in a surprising black costume with a thigh excessive slit.
So whereas we missed just a few stars, there was nonetheless a galaxy of them to gaze upon.
