The MTV Video Music Awards 2019 Holds Today
The 2019 edition of theMTV Video Music Awards(a.k.a.VMAs) will make itsNew Jerseydebut at 8 pm on Monday, August 26 at the Prudential Center inNewark.
The event will include a performance by theJonas Brothers, who recently got the band back together. ‘Sucker’, a track from their comeback album, was a hit, getting close to 200 million views onYouTube.
The other performers will includeTaylor Swift,Camila Cabello,Shawn Mendes,Big Sean, andOzuna.Missy Elliotwho is also billed to perform, will receive theVideo Vanguard Award.
Among the presenters areBilly Ray Cyrus,French Montana,Hailee Steinfeld,Ice T,John Travolta,Keke Palmer,Lenny Kravitz, andRick Ross.
As for the awards, Taylor Swift andAriana Grandelead the pack with 10 nominations each. Comedian and actor,Sebastian Maniscalco, will be the host.
The MTV Video Music Awards will be remembered for notable moments likeBritney Spearsperforming with a huge yellow snake andKanye Westinterrupting Taylor Swift’s moment.
But more than that, it serves as a platform for performers and lovers of music to converge and celebrate, while recognizing the contributions of the former.