MTV VMAs 2018: nominations and top 10 iconic moments

One of the most important awards in the USA, one of the most followed music ceremonies all over the world, the most loved event by young people is the MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards), airing live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, August 20th at 9.00 p.m. EDT/PDT on MTV. A red carpet will precede the show.

Every year the VMA ceremony takes place before the end of summer. The first one was in 1984. Every year different singers host them and there are always many performances. For example, Katy Perry hosted them and Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Logic -and so on- performed last year. This year we don’t know yet who will host, but the performers are: Backstreet Boys, Millie Bobby Brown, Common, DJ Khaled, G-Eazy, Gucci Mane, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Keegan-Michael Key, Kyle, Lenny Kravitz, Lil Uzi Vert, Blake Lively, Shay Mitchell, Olivia Munn, Rita Ora, Liam Payne, Bebe Rexha, Amandla Stenberg and Teyana Taylor.

The VMAs are divided into different nominations. Fans can vote on line for eight of them and follow the show in streaming.The most important category is the “Video of the Year”; won by Kendrick Lamar with “HUMBLE” last year. Cardi B received the highest number of nominations (in 10 categories), the Carters (Beyoncé and JAY-Z) follow her with 8, and Childish Gambino and Drake with 7 each. In addition, there is also a special award: “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award”. This is a lifetime achievement prize to recognize accomplishments in music and films. Last year Pink won it and this year Jennifer Lopez will receive it.

Here are the most important categories:

Video of the Year:

-Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”

-Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]

-Camila Cabello – “Havana” [ft. Young Thug]

-The Carters – “APES**T”

-Childish Gambino – “This Is America”

-Drake – “God's Plan”

Artist of the Year:

-Ariana Grande
-Bruno Mars
-CamilaCabello
-Cardi B
-Drake
-Post Malone

Song of the Year:

-Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]
-CamilaCabello – “Havana” [ft. Young Thug]
-Drake – “God's Plan”
-DuaLipa – “New Rules”
-Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
-Post Malone – “rockstar” [ft. 21 Savage]

However, the VMAs are usually iconic. Every year singers try to do their best. Speeches and performances can become memorable!

So let’s see what moments are considered the craziest ones:

1)           Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift (2009)

2)           Britney's python performance (2001)

3)           Lady Gaga wears a meat dress (2009)

4)           Beyonce announces her pregnancy during the performance (2011)

5)           Nicki Minaj calls out Miley Cyrus, saying “Miley, what’s good?” (2015)

6)           Miley Cyrus twerks on Robin Thicke (2013)

7)           Madonna and Britney's kiss (2003)

8)           Taylor says “shut the f**k up” during 1D’s acceptance speech (2013)

9)           Michael Jackson accepts the “artist of the millennium” award, which does not exist (2002)

10)        Lady Gaga bleeds on stage (2009)

Now go and vote for your favourite artists and watch the show on MTV or in streaming! Who will win? Stay tuned.

Giacomo Grimaldi