Olivia Rodrigo is ready to take the stage at MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards, going down Sept. 12.
She joins a listing of beforehand introduced performers that additionally contains Lil Wayne, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Anitta, Tomorrow X Collectively, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and Stray Children.
Rodrigo is up for six VMAs this yr, together with video of the yr. Her efficiency will come following Friday’s launch of Guts, her sophomore album. Rodrigo beforehand carried out her hit track “good 4 u” on the 2021 VMAs, the place she additionally was named finest new artist and push artist and likewise received track of the yr.
For Lil Wayne, this may mark his first efficiency on the VMAs for the primary time in additional than a decade. He’ll carry out his new single “Kat Meals,” which drops Friday, dwell for the primary time. He is also a nominee this yr, competing within the class of finest hip-hop, which he received in 2008.
Doja Cat returns to the VMA stage after internet hosting and performing “Been Like This” and “You Proper” in 2021. She’s additionally up for 5 VMAs, together with video of the yr and artist of the yr.
Ballerini will give a world premiere efficiency off the expanded model of her EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (for Good). This can mark her first VMA efficiency.
Anitta will carry out a medley of hits from her newest launch, Funk Technology: A Favela Love Story. She made her VMA debut final yr, the place she additionally turned the primary Brazilian to take residence a Moon Particular person trophy. Anitta is aiming for a repeat win in the most effective Latin class this yr.
Tomorrow X Collectively (TXT) will hit the stage with Anitta to debut a brand new single. The group can also be up for finest Okay-pop and push efficiency of the yr.
Additionally as beforehand introduced, Shakira will obtain the Video Vanguard Award and carry out on the present.
Taylor Swift leads the nominees with a complete of 11 mentions, adopted by SZA with eight; Blackpink, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Olivia Rodrigo with six; Kim Petras and Sam Smith (5 every), Beyoncé, Diddy, Drake, Ice Spice, Karol G, Metro Boomin, Shakira and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (4 every).
The 2023 VMAs will air dwell from New Jersey’s Prudential Heart at 8 p.m. ET (delayed PT) on Sept. 12. Awards are voted on by followers.
The present is government produced by Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic, with Barb Bialkowski serving as co-executive producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba are the executives accountable for manufacturing. Wendy Plaut is the chief accountable for superstar expertise, and Lisa Lauricella is the music expertise government.
Up to date 9:20 a.m. Sept. 7: Added information of Rodrigo’s efficiency.
