Yes, for the records MTV still plays videos. We know this because last night in Los Angeles, Music Video Television celebrated the . The hype that surrounds the VMAs isn’t what it use to be, however, the performances shined as they always do with the introduction of some new faces in this year’s ceremony.
Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj and Jessie J open
is the newcomer to the scene and handled her performance like a veteran. Conspiracy theorists will point at the obvious pyramid with the “all seeing eye” as an initiation ritual to the Illuminati, but we’d like to think that the ex-Nickelodeon star’s voice is the real winner. assisted Grande with the opening number, but the wardrobe malfunction is all anybody will talk about, despite the packed punch that landed. To follow up “Bang Bang,” Minaj twerked her way through “Anaconda.
Taylor Swift “Shake it Off”
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Controversy and don’t usually go hand in hand, however, the denizens of the Internet claim that her latest video for “Shake it Off” is racist. Swift did exactly as her single proclaims, “Shake it Off,” as she classed up the joint in a Gatsby-esque ensemble with an army of tuxedo donning dancers.
Beyonce medley
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Queen has called off all of those nasty rumors of divorce and separation. Bey accepted her Vanguard award for her many years of contributions dating back to the days of Destiny’s Child. The flawless 10 minute plus performance nailed it in only a way Mrs. Carter could deliver. It didn’t hurt that Blue Ivy was on hand to cheer her mama in the stands.
Sam Smith “Stay with Me”
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Though he started as a contributing artist for other acts, ‘s solo career is moving forward swiftly. He’s become one of the most earnest music in pop/soul music today, and showed that at the MTV VMAs on Sunday. Locked in with a piano and a microphone, Smith connected with a surreal take of “Stay with Me” that would have been plenty for many couples on the fence of breaking up to possibly tying up nuptials.
Usher ft. Nicki Minaj “She Came to Give it to You”
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is back in a major way. And yes, Nicki Minaj was on hand to consummate the comeback with her Minaj-ery. Ursher decided to go the route of Justin Timberlake and use a full backing band to create a full-on Earth, Wind and Fire experience that solidified the return of Usher Raymond.
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Julio Enriquez is a Denver writer and photographer, editor of the Cause=Time blog and a regular contributor to Reverb
