Shakira To Be Honored With Video Vanguard Award – Deadline

Shakira is ready to obtain the Video Vanguard Award on the 2023 MTV VMAs. The ceremony will happen on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The “Te Felicito” singer is already a four-time VMAs winner and is nominated this 12 months for 4 Moon Particular person trophies together with Greatest Collaboration, Greatest Latin and Artist of the 12 months.

“Shakira is a real world drive who continues to encourage & affect the plenty along with her distinctive, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for girls all over the world & one of many first artists to steer the globalization of Latin music,” stated Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Expertise, Programming & Occasions, Paramount and Chief Content material Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Her huge influence throughout the musical panorama can be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain on the highest degree.”

Earlier recipients of the particular accolade embody Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott.

Performers confirmed to look on the VMAs stage embody Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and Stray Children with extra names to be introduced quickly.

Taylor Swift leads the nominations checklist with 8 mentions, carefully adopted by SZA (6), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith (5 every), and BLACKPINK, Diddy and Shakira (4 every).