The MTV Video Music Awards 2023 was a memorable night, with many celebrities from the music industry coming together. The red carpet was full of glamorous and head-turning looks. However, no award ceremony is complete without some controversies, and this one had a few. Here, we list all the highlights from the night.
The MTV VMAs 2023 took place at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey. It was attended by A-listers such as Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, and more.
A backstage video of Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion went viral on social media, with fans speculating about a spat between them. In the clip, Megan could be seen gesturing and talking to someone. That someone turned out to be Justin Timberlake, who leaned in to say something. Megan rolled her eyes as she turned away. There was also another member of the band NSYNC, Joey Fatone, in the background. However, according to a source, the interaction between Timberlake and Stallion was actually quite friendly, with Timberlake complimenting Stallion and Stallion expressing her desire to have a proper meeting with him.
Doja Cat made a bold fashion statement with her sheer white spider web dress. She wore a nude panty to cover her private parts, but her exposed nipples through the transparent dress grabbed everyone’s attention.
During Olivia Rodrigo’s performance, there were some mishaps. Sparks, smoke, and even a cloth fell from the ceiling. As she continued singing, some trees from the set started falling, and she was safely escorted off stage by a crew member.
Selena Gomez’s reaction to Chris Brown’s nomination garnered attention as she seemed to sneer. This reaction went viral on Twitter, and her fans defended her. She was also criticized for allegedly throwing shade at Olivia Rodrigo right after the mishaps on stage.
This year, the MTV VMAs organizers missed announcing the highly anticipated category of Artist of the Year. The nominees included Doja Cat, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Shakira, and Karol G. The night ended with confusion as no announcement was made. However, the show’s website later revealed that Taylor Swift was the winner.
The former members of NSYNC, Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, JC Chasez, and Joey Fatone, reunited on stage to present an award to Taylor Swift. Fans were hoping for a reunion performance, but unfortunately, that did not happen.
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