2017 MTV Video Music Awards: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’ wins six prizes, including Video of the Year

August 27, 2017

by Carla Hay

MTV VMAs

With six prizes, including Video of the Year, Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.” video was the top winner at the 34th Annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), which was held at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on August 27, 2017. The wins were not much of a surprise since “HUMBLE.” had the most VMA nominations (eight) this year.

Katy Perry hosted and performed at the show. For the most part, her hosting fell flat with awkward jokes that weren’t very funny and even more awkward physical gags, such has Perry carrying a baby doll on stage and the doll “vomited” on Perry.

Pink, winner of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, gave a moving and inspirational speech in which she talked about how dismayed she felt when her 6-year-old daughter, Willow Sage Hart, told her that she felt ugly because she thought he looked like a boy. Pink then said that she then gave Willow a Power Point presentation to show her different artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, Elton John and Freddie Mercury to show Willow that it was okay to be yourself, look different and be special. Pink also said she wanted to be that kind of role model, and she thanked artists who are “living their truth” for inspiring her. Before her speech, Pink performed a medley of her hits.

Another emotional moment at the award show came during an anti-racism speeches from pastor Robert E. Lee IV and Susan Bro, who is the mother of Heather Heyer, the counter-protestor who was murdered August 13 during a white supremacist protest in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Bro announced the formation of the Heather Heyer Foundation to support the anti-bigotry causes that Heyer supported. She also announced that all six of the MTV VMA nominees in the category of Best Fight Against the System would win the prize this year. It was for the first time in MTV history that all of the nominees in a MTV VMA category won the category prize.

Jared Leto, lead singer of Thirty Seconds to Mars, gave a tribute speech to Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell and Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, who both committed suicide this year. MTV showed a clip from Linkin Park’s 2010 MTV VMA performance at the end of the tribute.

Taylor Swift’s music video for “Look at What You Made Me Do” made its world premiere at 2017 MTV VMAs.

The following is a complete list of nominees winners and performances at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.

 

NOMINEES AND WINNERS

*=winner

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope)*
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic” (Atlantic Records)
Alessia Cara – “Scars To Your Beautiful” (Def Jam)
DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts” (Epic Records/We The Best)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (XO/Republic Records)

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars (Atlantic Records)
Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope)
Ed Sheeran (Atlantic Records)*
Ariana Grande (Republic Records)
The Weeknd (XO/Republic Records)
Lorde (Republic Records)

BEST NEW ARTIST (Presented by Taco Bell®)
Khalid (RCA Records)*
Kodak Black (Atlantic Records)
SZA (TDE/RCA Records)
Young M.A (3D)
Julia Michaels (Republic Records)
Noah Cyrus (Records)

BEST COLLABORATION
Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez – “We Don’t Talk Anymore” (Atlantic Records)
DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts” (Epic Records/We The Best)
D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – “Broccoli” (Atlantic Records)
The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer” (Disruptor Records/Columbia Records)
Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean – “Feels” (Columbia Records)
Zayn & Taylor Swift – “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)” (Republic Records)*

BEST POP
Shawn Mendes – “Treat You Better” (Island Records)
Ed Sheeran – “Shape of You” (Asylum/Atlantic Records)
Harry Styles – “Sign Of The Times” (Columbia Records)
Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane – “Down” (Syco Music/Epic Records)*
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm” (Capitol Records)
Miley Cyrus – “Malibu” (RCA Records)

BEST HIP HOP
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope)*
Big Sean – “Bounce Back” (Def Jam)
Chance the Rapper – “Same Drugs” (Chance the Rapper LLC)
D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – “Broccoli” (Atlantic Records)
Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert – “Bad & Boujee” (300 Entertainment)
DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne – “I’m The One” (Epic Records/We The Best)

BEST DANCE

Zedd and Alessia Cara – “Stay” (Interscope)*
Kygo x Selena Gomez – “It Ain’t Me” (Ultra/Interscope)
Calvin Harris – “My Way” (Columbia Records)
Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber and Mø – “Cold Water” (Mad Decent)
Afrojack ft. Ty Dolla $ign – “Gone” (Wall Recordings/Latium/RCA Records)

BEST ROCK
Coldplay – “A Head Full of Dreams” (Parlophone/Atlantic Records)
Fall Out Boy – “Young And Menace” (Island)
Twenty One Pilots – “Heavydirtysoul” (Fueled by Ramen/Atlantic Records)*
Green Day – “Bang Bang” (Warner Bros. Records)
Foo Fighters – “Run” (RCA Records)

BEST FIGHT AGAINST THE SYSTEM
Logic ft. Damian Lemar Hudson – “Black SpiderMan” (Def Jam)*
The Hamilton Mixtape – “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” (Atlantic Records)*
Big Sean – “Light” (Def Jam)*
Alessia Cara – “Scars To Your Beautiful” (Def Jam)*
Taboo ft. Shailene Woodley – “Stand Up / Stand N Rock #NoDAPL”*
John Legend – “Surefire” (Columbia Records)*

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope) (Scott Cunningham)*
Imagine Dragons – “Thunder” (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope) (Matthew Wise)
Ed Sheeran – “Castle On The Hill” (Asylum/Atlantic Records) (Steve Annis)
DJ Shadow ft. Run The Jewels – “Nobody Speak” (Mass Appeal Records LLC) (David Proctor)
Halsey – “Now or Never” (Astralwerks/Capitol) (Kristof Brandl)

BEST DIRECTION
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope) (Dave Meyers & the little homies)*
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm” (Capitol Records) (Mathew Cullen)
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic” (Atlantic Records)  (Cameron Duddy & Bruno Mars)
Alessia Cara – “Scars To Your Beautiful” (Def Jam) (Aaron A)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (XO/Republic Records) (Glenn Michael)

BEST ART DIRECTION
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope) (Spencer Graves)*
Bruno Mars – “24K Magic” (Atlantic Records) (Alex Delgado)
Katy Perry ft. Migos – “Bon Appetit” (Capitol Records) (Natalie Groce)
DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts” (Epic Records/We The Best) (Damian Fyffe)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (XO/Republic Records) (Creative Director: Lamar C Taylor / Co-creative Director: Christo Anesti)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope) (Company: Timber/Lead: Jonah Hall)*
A Tribe Called Quest – “Dis Generation” (Epic Records) (Company: Bemo/Lead: Brandon Hirzel)
KYLE ft. Lil Yachty – “iSpy” (Atlantic Records) (Company: Gloria FX/Leads: Max Colt & Tomash Kuzmytskyi)
Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – “Chained To The Rhythm” (Capitol Records) (Company: MIRADA)
Harry Styles – “Sign Of The Times” (Columbia Records) (Company: ONE MORE/Lead: Cédric Nivoliez)

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Kanye West – “Fade” (Def Jam) (Teyana Taylor, Guapo, Jae Blaze & Derek ‘Bentley’ Watkins)*
Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – “Side To Side” (Republic Records) (Brian & Scott Nicholson)
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.” (TDE/Aftermath/Interscope)  (Dave Meyers)
Sia – “The Greatest” (Monkey Puzzle Records/RCA Records) (Ryan Heffington)
Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane – “Down” (Syco Music/Epic Records) (Sean Bankhead)

BEST EDITING
Future – “Mask Off” (Epic Records/Freebandz/A1) (Vinnie Hobbs of VHPost)
Young Thug – “Wyclef Jean” (300 Entertainment/Atlantic Records) (Ryan Staake & Eric Degliomini)*
Lorde – “Green Light” (Republic Records) (Nate Gross of Exile Edit)
The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer” (Disruptor Records/Columbia Records) (Jennifer Kennedy)
The Weeknd – “Reminder” (XO/Republic Records) (Red Barbaza)

SONG OF SUMMER
Presented by Verizon
Lil Uzi Vert — “XO Tour Llif3”

MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD
Pink

PERFORMANCES

KENDRICK LAMAR – “DNA” + “HUMBLE.”

Pink
“Get The Party Started”
“Raise Your Glass”
“So What”
“Just Give Me a Reason”
“Perfect”
“What About Us”

SIR ROD STEWART FT. DNCE – “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy”

ED SHEERAN & LIL UZI VERT– “Shape Of You” + “XO Tour Lilf3”

MILEY CYRUS – “Younger Now”

LOGIC FT. KHALID – “1-800-273-8255”

DEMI LOVATO – “Sorry Not Sorry”

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS – “Walk On Water”

FIFTH HARMONY FT. GUCCI MANE – “Angel” + “Down”

SHAWN MENDES – “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back”

LORDE – “Homemade Dynamite”

KYLE – “iSpy”

ALESSIA CARA  – “Scares To Your Beautiful”

JULIA MICHAELS – “Issues”

KATY PERRY FT. NICKI MINAJ – “Swish Swish”

Jesse Ignjatovic returns as Executive Producer for the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Bruce Gillmer, Garrett English and Lee Lodge are Executive Producers. Melanie Block serves as Executive in Charge of Production. Amani Duncan is Music Executive in Charge. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive in Charge.

Official sponsors of the “2017 MTV Video Music Awards” include: Cadillac, Extra® Gum, PEPSI®, Swiffer®, Taco Bell®, truth®, and Verizon.

Here are some video highlights of the 2017 MTV VMA ceremony, as well as the pre-show event.

2017 MTV Video Music Awards: Taylor Swift will premiere ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ video

August 25, 2017

MTV VMAs

MTV has announced that Taylor Swift will exclusively premiere the music video for her smash hit new single, “Look What You Made Me Do,” at the 2017 “VMAs.”  Hosted by Katy Perry, the 2017 “VMAs” will be broadcast live from the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, August 27th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Performers at the 2017 “VMAs” include host Katy Perry, “Video Vanguard” recipient P!nk, Sir Rod Stewart featuring DNCE, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Kendrick Lamar, Demi Lovato, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Fifth Harmony featuring Gucci Mane, Shawn Mendes, Lorde, Logic featuring Khalid, Post Malone and Julia Michaels.  “Pre-Show” performances will feature Bleachers, Khalid and Cardi B.

The full list of nominees for the show is available here.

Jesse Ignjatovic returns as Executive Producer for the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Bruce Gillmer, Garrett English and Lee Lodge are Executive Producers. Melanie Block serves as Executive in Charge of Production. Amani Duncan is Music Executive in Charge. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive in Charge.

Official sponsors of the “2017 MTV Video Music Awards” include: Cadillac, Extra® Gum, PEPSI®, Swiffer®, Taco Bell®, truth®, and Verizon.

2017 MTV Video Music Awards: VIP gift bag contents revealed

August 23, 2017

The following is a press release from MTV:

 MTV has revealed the exclusive contents included in the custom-designed MTV VMAs gift bag for attending celebrity nominees, presenters and performers. Stars participating in this year’s show will be awarded some of the most sought after items including a three-night stay at Paradise Beach Resort in Nevis, the 2013 VIP Selection 5-Barrel Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon, Katy Perry’s custom INDI fragrance, Robert Graham martini shakers, and more.

The VMAs  will air live from the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, California on Sunday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The 2017 gift bag includes:

  • 1MORE Headphones – Award-winning headphones meticulously designed for sound quality and style.www.1MORE.com[1MORE.com]
  • Paradise Beach Resort, Nevis – Paradise Beach Resort in Nevis is offering 3 night stays for “VMA” talent on this beautiful Caribbean island that is just 36 miles around and is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton.  The volcanic island is also home to a number of beautiful beaches and hot springs and the resort has 7 private villas where guests have access to in villa spa treatments and a private chef. www.paradisebeachnevis.com[paradisebeachnevis.com]
  • Piloti – Piloti driving shoes are sleek and stylish, featuring finely quilted leather, a subtly curved heel for driving comfort, and signature tire tread sole. Piloti footwear offers luxury, comfort and versatility for everyday wear.www.Piloti.com[Piloti.com]
  • Robert Graham – Martini shakers with Robert Graham signature color splash pouch. http://www.robertgraham.us/[robertgraham.us]
  • STATE Optical Co. – STATE Optical Co. sunglasses are meticulously handcrafted in Chicago, U.S.A. for people who consider how their frame is made with as much mindfulness as how it looks. See the making of a STATE frame first hand at their Chicago factory and meet the craftsmen behind all 75+ steps of the process. https://www.stateopticalco.com/[stateopticalco.com]
  • Timberland – Consumers can choose from a selection of classic Timberland boot silhouettes and create a custom design for truly a one-of-a-kind look, from collar to sole. www.Timberland.com/custom.html[Timberland.com] 

Katy Perry is hosting and performing at the 2017 “VMAs,” along with Kendrick Lamar, P!nk, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Fifth Harmony, Lorde, Logic, Gucci Mane, Khalid and more.

Jesse Ignjatovic returns as Executive Producer for the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Bruce Gillmer, Garrett English and Lee Lodge are Executive Producers. Melanie Block serves as Executive In Charge of Production. Amani Duncan is Music Executive in Charge. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive in Charge.

Official sponsors of the “2017 MTV Video Music Awards” include: Extra® Gum, PEPSI®, Swiffer®, Taco Bell®, truth®, and Verizon.

2017 MTV Video Music Awards: VMA Weekend performances announced

August 21, 2017

MTV VMA 2017 logo

The following is a press release from MTV:

MTV has announced that the VMAs will take Los Angeles by storm for a newly-minted “VMA Weekend” of free live performances during a three-night residency at The Avalon in Hollywood.  With marquee sponsors including Taco Bell® and DIRECTV NOW, the incredible “VMA Weekend” lineup features some of today’s hottest artists, including Echosmith, Why Don’t We, Cheat Codes, Kacy Hill, with more acts to be announced. MTV & Taco Bell® will present “Best New Artist ‪Night” on Saturday with ‪DNCE, ‪Bebe Rexha, Noah Cyrus and Sammi Sanchez performing.  All events are 18+.  The “VMA Weekend” concerts will lead up the biggest live music event of the year, the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards,” on Sunday, August 27th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Visit VMAWeekend2017.com to register for tickets.  Admission is not guaranteed and subject to venue capacity.

Can’t make it to the shows in person?  No worries!  MTV Live has you covered with live streams of all the shows.  To further celebrate VMA week, starting today, MTV Live will feature all things VMA with round-the-clock videos from this year’s performers and nominees, special short form VMA content pulled from the MTV vault and replays of last year’s iconic VMAs.  Check your local listings for MTV Live.  The shows will also be available on vma.mtv.com.

MTV Weekend Events

Thursday, August 24, 2017

MTV Presents “VMA Weekend”

Show at 7:00 p.m. PT

Line Up: Echosmith, Why Don’t We and More

Tickets: VMAWeekend2017.com

Friday, August 25, 2017

MTV and DIRECTV NOW present “VMA Weekend”

Show at 7:00 p.m. PT

Line Up: Cheat Codes, Kacy Hill and More

Tickets: VMAWeekend2017.com

Saturday, August 26, 2017

MTV & Taco Bell® present “Best New Artist” Night

Show at 7:00 p.m. PT

Line Up: DNCE (2016 “Best New Artist” winner), Bebe Rexha, Noah Cyrus (2017 “Best New Artist” Nominee) and  Sammi Sanchez (“Feed the Beat” Artist)

Tickets: VMAWeekend2017.com

The “VMA Weekend” concerts will be packaged into a special MTV World Stage production that will air globally across MTV’s platforms later this year. MTV World Stage is a global series that showcases the hottest performers from around the world. Recorded live at the most exclusive gigs, world-renowned music festivals and unique concert locations, MTV World Stage is the “front row seat” for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas.

“VMA Weekend” events are produced by Done + Dusted.

2017 MTV Video Music Awards: Katy Perry set to host and perform

July 27, 2017

Katy Perry (Photo by David LaChapelle)
Katy Perry (Photo by David LaChapelle)

The following is a press release from MTV:

MTV has announced global pop superstar Katy Perry will host the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards live from the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.  In advance of the world tour for her most recent, chart-topping album, Witness, Perry will light up the stage as the first performer announced for this year’s show.  Earlier this week, she secured a spot as one of the top nominees for the 2017 VMAs with nods in five categories, including: Best Pop, Best Direction and Best Visual Effects for “Chained to the Rhythm,” Best Art Direction for “Bon Appetit,” and Best Collaboration for Calvin Harris’ “Feels” featuring Pharrell Williams, Perry and Big Sean.

“I’ve been training with MTV in zero gravity, eating astronaut ice cream, and I’m on a group text with Buzz Aldrin and Neil deGrasse Tyson,” said Katy Perry.  “Come August 27th, I’ll be ready to be your MOONWOMAN! Brace for impact, kids.”

“We’re thrilled to have global phenomenon Katy Perry as the host and a performer at the 2017 VMAs,” Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Global Entertainment Group, Viacom.  “She is at the forefront of music culture and the perfect person to anchor this year’s show, which promises to be one of the most diverse and music-filled in VMA history.”

Katy Perry’s new album, “Witness” (Capitol Records), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking her third album to debut atop the chart. It marked the biggest week for an album by a female artist in 2017. It also claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Current Albums and Current Pop Albums charts. Globally, “Witness” topped the iTunes Albums chart in 46 countries.

The official video for “Bon Appétit,” which can be seen HERE, set a new record for Katy, surpassing 100 million views in just 18 days. Her video for “Firework” just passed one billion, while “Dark Horse” and “Roar” have all surpassed two billion.  This year Katy’s iconic song “Roar” earned a Diamond certification surpassing the 10-million threshold counting song sales and streams in the United States. “Roar” follows previously Diamond-certified songs “Dark Horse” and “Firework,” and makes her the first artist in the Recording Industry Association of America to earn three RIAA Diamond Song Awards.  Additionally, she reached a new milestone on Twitter as the first person to reach 100 million followers; Katy has been the most followed person on Twitter since 2013.

MTV released the full list of nominees for the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards” earlier this week in a first ever Instagram live collaboration between an elite squad of nine Instagram stars. The announcement revealed Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with eight nominations for his video “HUMBLE.” Katy Perry and The Weeknd are tied with five nominations each, following closely behind is Bruno Mars and DJ Khaled tied with four, and Ed Sheeran and Alessia Cara tied with three nominations each.  Performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.

Fans can vote for their favorites across eight VMA categories, including “Video of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and more by visiting www.vma.mtv.com.  Additionally, voting for the Best New Artist award, presented by Taco Bell, will remain live through the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show airing at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT.  The top two artists will be revealed during the pre-show, kicking off a live Twitter hashtag vote with the winner being announced during the live main telecast.  Nominees for the socially voted category, “Best Song of Summer,” will be announced at a later date.

 Jesse Ignjatovic returns as Executive Producer for the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Bruce Gillmer, Garrett English and Lee Lodge are Executive Producers. Melanie Block serves as Executive In Charge of Production. Amani Duncan is Music Executive in Charge. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive in Charge.

 Official sponsors of the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards include: Extra® Gum, PEPSI®, Swiffer®, Taco Bell®, truth®, and Verizon.

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