Katy Perry would be the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award on the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards subsequent month. The pop star may even carry out a career-spanning medley of her greatest hits throughout the September 11 ceremony, which shall be broadcast stay from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Final yr, Shakira accepted the accolade, becoming a member of a pantheon of honorees together with Niki Minaj, Beyoncé, Madonna, Rihanna, Missy Elliott, Britney Spears, and extra.
Perry dropped her comeback monitor “Woman’s World” final month, concurrently asserting her next studio album 143. The following track “Lifetimes” arrived final week. 143 is out September 20, and can mark Perry’s first studio LP since she launched Smile in 2020.
Katy Perry made her MTV VMAs debut in 2009, when she joined Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry on stage for a stay model of “We Will Rock You.” She secured her first three Moon Particular person trophies in 2011—for her Kanye West collaboration “E.T.” and her mega hit “Firework.” Perry’s final look on the VMAs occurred in 2017, when she hosted the ceremony and performed “Swish Swish” with Nicki Minaj.
Earlier this month, the 2024 VMAs revealed its full list of nominees; Taylor Swift leads the pack with a complete of 10 nods, whereas Submit Malone follows carefully with 9. Ariana Grande, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, SZA, Olvia Rodrigo, have all been nominated in a number of classes. Sabrina Carpenter—a first-time VMAs nominee—is up for six awards.
Performers on the 2024 present embrace Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, Glorilla, Rauw Alejandro, and Sabrina Carpenter. Extra acts shall be introduced within the coming weeks.
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