Shakira is getting ready to light up the stage at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards based on her rehearsal pictures. The 46-year-old music legend will be performing alongside Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Olivia Rodrigo at the star-studded event. With Nicki Minaj as the host and artists like Taylor Swift, SZA, and Sam Smith in the running for awards, it’s sure to be an exciting night. Before her performance, Shakira teased fans with photos showcasing her amazing flexibility. From contorting on the floor to playing guitar and singing, she impressed with her jaw-dropping moves, even wrapping her legs around her head in one stunning shot shared on Instagram.
Shakira has been confirmed as one of the performers at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The announcement was made through a post on her official Instagram account.
The singer gave fans a sneak peek into her practice sessions before the big show through a series of photos on her Instagram account (Image: Instagram/Shakira)
She posted photos of herself twisting into incredible positions on the ground.
Before the ceremony, Shakira showcased her incredible flexibility by wrapping her legs around her head during a rehearsal. She teased fans on Instagram, asking them to guess which song this pose was from, expressing her excitement for the upcoming VMAs. The official VMAs account also chimed in, showing their enthusiasm for her performance.
During the ceremony, Shakira will be receiving the prestigious Michael Jackson Vanguard Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions and significant impact on popular culture. Paramount President of Music, Bruce Gilmer, praised Shakira as a true global force and a trailblazer for women worldwide. Past recipients of this award include music legends such as Madonna, Rihanna, and Beyonce.
The legendary musician will be celebrated with the prestigious Michael Jackson Vanguard Award (Photo: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Fendi)
Taylor Swift has been nominated for a total of eight awards at the upcoming event.
Sam Smith is one of the talented newcomers up for an award at this year’s VMAs. With a quote praising their impact on the music industry, it’s clear that they are leaving a lasting mark with their talent. Leading the pack with the most nominations is Taylor Swift, followed closely by SZA, known for the hit song All The Stars. This year, there are an impressive 35 artists who are nominated for the first time, including Kim Petras who is up for five awards for her collaboration with Sam Smith on the song Unholy. Other newcomers like Metro Boomin and Rema are also in the running for multiple awards, alongside artists like Ayra Starr, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Peso Pluma, Renee Rapp, and Yung Miami who are nominated for two accolades each.