Beyoncé will preform at MTV VMAs to mark its 40th anniversary

Beyoncé is going to return at the MTV Video Music Awards after eight years of hiatus in September.

A source spoke to The Mirror and said the singer will make a comeback at the MTV VMAs on the ocassion of its 40th anniversary.

“Beyoncé is a huge get for the VMAs and will be a huge ratings draw,” said an insider.

The source told the outlet, “She is currently figuring out how her appearance will look and whether it will be one song or a tribute similar to her 2014 closing performance when she received the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.”

“As it’s such a big year, the ceremony wants to reclaim some of its prestige,” continued an insider.

The source mentioned, ” So, reality TV stars from some of the more lowbrow shows and Tik Tok will have had a harder time gaining entry while artists like Dua Lipa, Muni Long and Billie Eilish will be given priority treatment.”

“They are also hoping to book Taylor Swift,” added an insider.

The news came after she was recognised as the first black artist to top UK chart with her new country album, Cowboy Carter.

Interestingly, Dolly Parton reportedly never achieved a number one single or album in the UK.

While Beyoncé managed to achieve success on multiple fronts with her projects “Cowboy Carter” and the lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards are set to take place on September 10 in New York City.

Looking back at the 2023 VMAs, Taylor Swift emerged as the standout victor, clinching the prestigious Video of the Year award for “Anti-Hero.” With another edition of the VMAs on the horizon, anticipation is high as Taylor is still expected to compete fiercely with Beyoncé.

It’s worth noting that the VMAs will be broadcasted in over 150 countries and territories, underscoring its global appeal and significance in the music industry.

Taylor Swift dominates 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for her “Anti-Hero” music video on a night full of surprises.

“This is unbelievable. The fact that this is a fan-voted award means so much to me,” Swift said in her acceptance speech. “I can’t believe it was a year ago that I announced the ‘Midnights’ album.”
Taylor Swift backstage during the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. She took home 9 of the 11 awards she was nominated for.JOHN SHEARER / GETTY IMAGES FOR MTV
The show, held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, was Swift’s from nearly the beginning. The night’s first presenters were none other than NSYNC, who reunited to hand the best pop video award to Swift.

In coordinating suits, Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick and JC Chasez shared the stage with Swift. Bass handed her a friendship bracelet, just as fans do at the superstar’s shows. “You’re pop personified,” she told the group.

The night’s top nominee later returned to the stage to pick up the song of the year trophy for “Anti-Hero” and also the best direction award.

Swift took home nine of the 11 awards she was up for, including artist of the year in a category made up entirely of women nominees for the first time in VMA history.

Her “Karma (Remix)” collaborator, Ice Spice, won best new artist. “Oh my God, this is so cool,” she said. “I just want to thank my munchkins.”

New music was abundant throughout the show. Host Nicki Minaj performed her latest single, the dreamy “Last Time I Saw You” before jumping into a brand-new tease of a fiery new trap cut from her highly-anticipated “Pink Friday 2” album.

“I ain’t nothing like you,” she raps, “I’m on a whole other level.”

As much as Swift dominated, the VMAs centered on music’s global power. K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together and Brazilian superstar Anitta premiered their new collaboration, the glossy retro-pop of “Back for More.”

Another K-pop group, Stray Kids, brought “S-Class” to the stage, regional Mexicana star Peso Pluma performed “Lady Gaga” and reggaetonera Karol G delivered “Oki Doki” and “Tá OK (remix),”

Comedian Tiffany Haddish presented the award for “Best Afrobeats” in the category’s inaugural year, given to Rema and Selena Gomez for their massive hit “Calm Down.”

“Africa in the house!” Rema started his acceptance speech. “Shout out to Fela (Kuti) who started Afrobeats in the first place…and I want to give a big shout out to the next generation of Afrobeats.”

Gomez stood a few feet from the microphone but jumped in when Rema asked her to, telling the crowd: “I want to send all of my love to Nigeria, thank you.”

Colombian icon Shakira received the Video Vanguard Award and performed an incredible bilingual medley of her decades of hits – “She Wolf,” her collaboration with Rauw Alejandro “Te Felicito,” the viral, record-breaking “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” with Bizarrap among them – in a set introduced by her “Hips Don’t Lie” collaborator Wyclef Jean.

“MTV, thank you for being such a big part of my career since I was only 18 years old,” Shakira said, also thanking her parents and her children, who she brought to the show.

“This is for you my people, my Latin American people, inside and outside this country,” she said, switching to Spanish. “Thank you for inspiring me and for injecting me with so much strength and so much desire to move forward, I love you so much.”

She also took home the award for best collaboration for “TQG,” her song with Karol G. The duo gave their acceptance speech entirely in Spanish. “If collaborating with the legendary Shakira had been impressive, having an award with her is something from another planet,” Karol G exclaimed.

Diddy received the Global Icon Award from Mary J. Blige and his daughter Chance Combs. He is third recipient of the award, following the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2022 and the Foo Fighters in 2021.

The VMAs witnessed the return of a rap legend to its stage after a hiatus since 2005. The performance was a breathtaking showcase of his iconic hits like “Bad Boy for Life” and “Mo Money Mo Problems,” accompanied by some of his esteemed collaborators: Yung Miami, Keyshia Cole, and notably, his son, King Combs.

Launching into his speech with the heartfelt declaration, “Love wins, y’all, love wins,” he reflected on his humble beginnings as a paperboy, expressing gratitude for his journey. Leading the audience in a chant of “bad boy,” he underscored the significance of his 30-year career and extended his wishes for others to pursue their passions as fervently.

The evening kicked off with Lil Wayne setting the stage on fire with his latest single “Kat Food.” Following his electrifying performance, Olivia Rodrigo transported the audience into the world of her “Vampire” music video before transitioning seamlessly into her cheeky pop-punk anthem “Get Him Back!”

Amidst the live performances, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion delivered a high-energy rendition of “Bongos” with dynamic choreography, while Demi Lovato treated fans to a rock ‘n’ roll medley of her chart-topping hits. The award for Best K-pop went to Stray Kids amidst the musical festivities.

Anitta secured the “best Latin” award for the second consecutive year, delivering a charming acceptance speech where she humorously thanked herself for her hard work. French Montana, alongside Ashanti, seized the moment to shine a spotlight on Morocco earthquake relief efforts, pledging personal support to the cause.

As the show approached its climax, the VMAs commemorated 50 years of hip-hop with a star-studded finale performance. Beginning with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s rendition of “The Message,” the tribute segued into Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s “The Show.” The grand finale featured a dynamic lineup including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, and DMC of Run-DMC, culminating in an electrifying celebration of a multigenerational cultural phenomenon.