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Grammy-winning singer Shakira will become the first South American artist to receive MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the channel’s Video Music Awards on September 12. The singer will also perform at the ceremony, which is presented by Toyota and will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The four-time VMA winner received four nods this year for “Best Collaboration,” “Best Latin” (twice) and “Artist of the Year.”
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & 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 Colombian singer will also perform on the VMAs stage for the first time in 17 years. Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin and Stray Kids will also perform, MTV said.
The Grammy-winning pop diva is a four-time VMA winner. She took home her first trophy in 2000 for “Ojos Asi.” This year, she received four nominations: artist of the year, best collaboration (“XQG” with fellow nominee Karol G) and two nods for the best Latin category.
Taylor Swift leads the 2023 VMAs nominees, with eight nominations. SZA landed six nominations, while Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Sam Smith, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Nicki Minaj nabbed five nominations apiece.
Previous Michael Jackson Vanguard Award recipients include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott. David Bowie, The Beatles and director Richard Lester shared the honor at the first-ever VMAs (1984).
