In a video shot by MTV on Sunday, August 30, 2020, Lady Gaga performed at the MTV Music Video Awards
New York (AP) - Lady Gaga cleaned the house at the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards, while Weeknd won the highest award - both pop stars conveyed important messages to the audience about the status quo of the world: "Wearing a Mask" and "Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor's Justice."
Gaga received five honors Sunday, mostly for her first episode of "Rain on Me" with Ariana Grande, which was the first live performance of the pop singer.
Wear a mask. This is respect for her. "Gaga said on several performances on stage after accepting awards such as the Singer of the Year, Song of the Year and the MTV Tricon Awards.
Gaga wore an electronic mask and played mixed songs including "Silly Love", "Chromatica II" and " 911. She and Grande both have many background dancers wearing masks.
Weeknd performed "Blind Lights" at the MTV Music Video Awards. (MTV via AP)
Weeknd was the first performer of the night, paying tribute to Blake and Taylor (two black men shot by police) after winning the Best R&B Awards for Video of the Year and "Blind Lights".
He said: "It's hard for me to celebrate and enjoy this moment right now, so I really want to say: Justice for Jacob Blake, Justice for Breonna Taylor." ”
on the MV on August 30, 2020, Ariana Grande (left) and Lady Gaga performed “My Rain” at the MTV Music Video Awards ceremony
host Keke Palmer told the audience that VMA unveiled another exciting moment for Chadwick Boseman, who died at the age of 43 after four years of private battle with colon cancer.
“We dedicate tonight’s performance to a spirited person. He is a real hero, not just on the screen. "Palmer said. "His influence will always exist. '
pays tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman at the MTV Music Video Awards ceremony. (MTV via AP)
show also took some time to honor Juice WRLD and Pop Smoke, and while their current albums continue to dominate the pop charts and streaming services, the rappers who died in recent months also died.
ended their show with Nicky Jam and Tyga for over two hours of performances, Black Eyes Peas, said: "Black Life is Crucial." R&B star H.E.R. Best video videos won for her protests about police brutality and systemic racism, “I Can’t Breathe”.
H.E.R. “I’m proud of everyone’s remarks about social injustice” said.
But most of the performances were dedicated to interesting performances – some were pre-recorded, some were shot everywhere in New York City, although the location of the performance was not always clear. VMA was supposed to be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, but the plan changed due to the pandemic.
BTS performed “Dynamite” at the MTV Music Video Awards. (MTV via AP).
on MTV on Sunday, August 30, 2020, Lady Gaga received Artist of the Year Awards at the MTV Music Video Awards
Columbian singer and best Latino singer Maluma sang from Brooklyn, while "The Weekend" performed in Manhattan. Pop All-Star BTS from South Korea won four awards including Best Pop and Best Combo. They ranked top in pre-recorded performances, featuring their proficient choreography skills. Seven band members danced in certain places and sang in a close striking context.
DaBaby, backed by dance crew Jabbawockeez, experienced several of his hits, including "Rock" Star. In the latter song, he jumps into a police car and slapped against the burning city. Doja Cat was named Push’s best newcomer, giving a futuristic performance on her hits “Say So” and “Like That.”
Other performers include Latin Boys band CNCO and Miley Cyrus, who ended her "Midnight Sky" performance at a large disco ball, replicating the 2013 viral "Ball Destruction" clip.
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga performed "Rain On Me" at the MTV Music Video Awards. (MTV via AP)
As for the highest honor, Grande tied for BTS with four wins. Her duo Stuck with U won the best music video in the country - one of two new awards set by MTV as artists transformed due to the pandemic. CNCO's "Insert MTV at Home" wins the best isolation performance.
Megan Thee Stallion won best hip-hop with "The Barbarian" and Taylor Swift won best mentor for "The Man".
"This is the first video I've shot myself. I just feel very grateful for it," Swift said. "I want to take this opportunity to thank the team, who believe I am the first director and have made this video with me."
