• Roddy Ricch, J Balvin pull out of MTV VMAs lineup of performers

    Roddy Ricch, J Balvin pull out of MTV VMAs lineup of performers

    An awards show is a tough thing to pull off in a pandemic, and although the VMAs set forth with an admirably ambitious agenda and a power-packed artist lineup, Roddy Ricch and J Balvin have both pulled out, Variety has confirmed. “Unfortunately, J Balvin and Roddy Ricch are no longer performing,” a source close to …
  • Keke Palmer set to host MTV VMAs 2020 in Brooklyn

    Keke Palmer set to host MTV VMAs 2020 in Brooklyn

    They’re gonna be having a real Keke at this year’s VMAs. As in Keke Palmer. The “Hustlers” actress-singer, 26, has been announced as the host of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which will take place at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Aug. 30. “We’re thrilled to have the multitalented Keke Palmer as this year’s ‘VMAs’ …
  • VMAs 2020: BTS, Doja Cat and J Balvin among performers this year

    VMAs 2020: BTS, Doja Cat and J Balvin among performers this year

    BTS will hit the VMA stage for the first time ever later this month. MTV announced today that the K-pop-sensation’s Video Music Awards debut will also feature a performance of their new English-only single “Dynamite.” BTS, which is up for three categories including best pop, is among the handful of performers for the 2020 MTV …
  • Global Citizen concert special features Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Coldplay

    Global Citizen concert special features Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Coldplay

    Global Citizen’s “One World: Together at Home” special in mid-April wasn’t the last of its COVID-19-era all-star shows. The org announced Sunday night that a new special is in the offing — “Global Goal: United for Our Future — The Concert,” set to go out globally June 27 on television, radio and streaming services, including …
  • Why J Balvin is a man of the people

    Why J Balvin is a man of the people

    For J Balvin, what a difference a month — and a pandemic — makes. In February, the reggaeton superstar was grinding up thisclose to Jennifer Lopez’s famous booty at the Super Bowl halftime show in front of thousands in Miami. But now — even though he’s launching a new album, “Colores,” out Friday — he’s …