Headline: Snubs & Surprises at the 2023 MTV VMAs
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards were a night full of music, fashion, and surprises. But there were also some snubs and surprises along the way. Here is a look at some of the biggest snubs and surprises from the show.
Snubs:
SZA: SZA was a major snub in the Video of the Year category. Her song “Kill Bill” was one of the most critically acclaimed music videos of the year, and it had a lot of commercial success as well. However, it was not nominated for Video of the Year.
SZA’s music video “Kill Bill”
Billie Eilish: Billie Eilish was also a major snub in the Video of the Year category. Her song “Happier Than Ever” was a huge hit, and its music video was critically acclaimed. However, it was not nominated for Video of the Year.
Billie Eilish’s music video “Happier Than Ever”
BTS: BTS was another major snub. The group was not nominated for any awards at the VMAs, despite being one of the biggest and most popular music groups in the world.
BTS performing at 2023 VMAs
Men: The VMAs were criticized for the lack of male nominees in several categories. For example, there were no male nominees for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, or Song of the Year.
Surprises:
Shakira: Shakira won the Video Vanguard Award, which is the highest honor at the VMAs. Shakira is a global superstar, but she had not won a VMA in over a decade.
Shakira receiving Video Vanguard Award at 2023 VMAs
Blackpink: Blackpink won the award for Best K-Pop. The group is one of the most popular K-pop groups in the world, but they had never won a VMA before.
Blackpink performing at 2023 VMAs
TOMORROW X TOGETHER: TOMORROW X TOGETHER won the award for Push Performance of the Year. The group is a rising K-pop group, and this was their first VMA win.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER performing at 2023 VMAs
Doja Cat: Doja Cat won the award for Best Collaboration for her song “TQG” with Karol G. This was Doja Cat’s second VMA win of the night.
Doja Cat performing at 2023 VMAs
The 2023 MTV VMAs were a night full of music, fashion, and surprises. There were some snubs and surprises along the way, but overall, it was a night to celebrate the best in music videos.
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