Lebanese-Colombian superstar Shakira will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. She will also perform on the show.
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 12 at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
The “Whenever, Wherever” singer is already a four-time VMAs winner and has been nominated for four Moon Person trophies including Best Collaboration, Best Latin, and Artist of the Year this year.
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire and influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world and one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+.
“Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
The Vanguard was created in 1984 and renamed after Jackson in 1991; it recognizes artists' overall achievements in music and film, and there were two inaugural winners: David Bowie and The Beatles.
Previous recipients of the special accolade include Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Missy Elliott.
Performers confirmed to appear on the VMAs stage include Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin, and Stray Kids. Additional names will be announced soon.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations list with 8 mentions, closely followed by SZA (6), Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith (5 each), and BLACKPINK, Diddy and Shakira (4 each).
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