2017 MTV Video Music Awards: Nominees
One of the most notorious music award shows is right around the corner, and this year, it seems that the MTV Video Music Awards will be more controversial than ever.
Ever since its inception in 1984, the MTV VMAs have been the stage for artists to showcase some of their more risqué performances.
Madonna paved the way for other artists at the first VMAs in 1984, when she performed her contentious hit, ‘Like A Virgin’ in a cheeky wedding dress ensemble.
In 1992, rock band Nirvana performed two songs that were not approved by MTV television executives, landing them in some hot water.
The princess of pop, Britney Spears, made quite an impression during her performance of ‘I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction)’ in 2000, when she ripped her clothes off to reveal a sparkling bodysuit.
Of course, no one can forget the infamous moment when Kanye crashed Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech, claiming that Beyonce had the better music video.
More recently, Miley Cyrus’ raunchy performance with Robin Thicke at the 2013 VMA’s was described as one of the most shocking in the award show’s history.
The 2017 MTV VMAs will take place on 27 August and will be aired worldwide.
Here are some of the nominees for this year’s awards:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”
Alessia Cara – “Scars To Your Beautiful”
DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
The Weeknd – “Reminder”
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars
Kendrick Lamar
Ed Sheeran
Ariana Grande
The Weeknd
Lorde
BEST NEW ARTIST
Khalid
Kodak Black
SZA
Young M.A
Julia Michaels
Noah Cyrus
BEST COLLABORATION
Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez – “We Don’t Talk Anymore”
DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – “Broccoli”
The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer”
Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean – “Feels”
Zayn & Taylor Swift – “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)”
BEST POP
Shawn Mendes – “Treat You Better”
Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You”
Harry Styles – “Sign Of The Times”
Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane – “Down”
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm”
Miley Cyrus – “Malibu”
BEST HIP HOP
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
Big Sean – “Bounce Back”
Chance the Rapper – “Same Drugs”
D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – “Broccoli”
Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert – “Bad & Boujee”
DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne – “I’m The One”
BEST DANCE
Zedd and Alessia Cara – “Stay”
Kygo x Selena Gomez – “It Ain’t Me”
Calvin Harris – “My Way”
Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber and MØ – “Cold Water”
Afrojack ft. Ty Dolla $ign – “Gone”
Image: Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke Perform at 2013 MTV VMAs (2013) [online image] sourced on 26 July 2017 at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/
