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Olivia Rodrigo, BTS win early awards in VMA show packed with surprises

September 13, 2021 by David Barret Leave a Comment

September 13, 2021

(Reuters) – Newcomer Olivia Rodrigo and K-pop band BTS were among the early winners at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday, one of the first big award shows to be packed with fans since New York’s emergence from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Madonna opened the ceremony, which also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the launch of MTV as a channel dedicated to playing music videos.

“They said we wouldn’t last. But we’re still here,” Madonna said.

Jennifer Lopez and Cyndi Lauper also sent fans wild with unexpected appearances, with Lauper weighing in on abortion rights saying that women want “control over our bodies.”

Last year the VMAs took place without a live audience and with most performances recorded in advance because of the pandemic. This year, fans wearing masks filled the indoor Barclays Center arena.

Rodrigo, 18, went into Sunday’s show with five nominations including artist of the year and best new artist after her debut single “drivers license” stormed the pop charts worldwide in January.

She performed smash hit “good 4 u” and took home the trophy for song of the year for “drivers license” in the fan-voted awards.

“This is so insane. This has been the most magical year of my life,” Rodrigo said, dedicating her win to “all the other girls who write songs on their bedroom floor.”

Justin Bieber returned to the VMA stage for the first time in six years, singing his single “Ghost,” while his wife, Hailey, was a presenter.

Bieber, 27, won the first of 7 possible awards, taking home the Moon Person statuette for best pop for his single “Peaches.”

Rodrigo and Bieber are competing against Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion and Taylor Swift for the top artist of the year prize.

Video of the year nominees include Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More,” Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits,” Lil Nas X’s “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears,” Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s raunchy “WAP,” and Bieber’s “Popstar” collaboration with DJ Khaled and Drake.

BTS was named group of the year and sent thanks by video from South Korea, while Grammy-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves performed for the first time on the VMA stage with her new single “Star-Crossed.”

Rock band Foo Fighters will get the Global Icon Award recognizing their 25 years in the music industry. The 12 Grammy-winning band, which will perform later on Sunday, is also up for three VMAs, including best rock video for “Shame Shame.”

(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Karishma Singh and Gerry Doyle)

Source Link Olivia Rodrigo, BTS win early awards in VMA show packed with surprises

David Barret
David Barret

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