Her hips don’t lie and neither do we, Shakira is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award at this year’s 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
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The first South American and second Latina artist to receive the honor after Jennifer Lopez did five years ago, Shakira joins an already impressive list of females that have dominated this category in recent years. Since 2016, we’ve seen Rihanna, P!nk, Missy Elliott, and Nicki Minaj respectively be awarded the title (with no recipient in 2020-21.)
Set to perform during this year’s award ceremony, for the first time in 17 years, the four-time 2023 VMA nominee is up for Artist of the Year, Best Latin and Best Collaboration for “TQG,” and Best Latin again for “Acróstico.”
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire and influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess,” Bruce Gillmer, President of Music at Paramount+ said in a statement. “She’s a trailblazer for women around the world and one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music. Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
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The 2023 MTV VMAs will air live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Tuesday, September 12, at 8PM ET/PT.
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