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Post by wjr15 on Aug 18, 2015 16:55:50 GMT -5
Looks like Walk The Moon will be performing Shut Up And Dance at the VMA preshow
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Post by BDGeek on Aug 18, 2015 17:30:23 GMT -5
Can't help but wonder if the more established names are avoiding performing/appearing at the show given its increasingly infamous reputation. In recent years, it's become solely about shock value and pandering to teens. Not that there's anything wrong with either, and shock value's always been a component, but that doesn't really hold appeal for legacy acts or artists over 30.
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Post by XXX. on Aug 19, 2015 3:20:51 GMT -5
11 days away and only 1 performer announced. INSANE!
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Post by felipe on Aug 19, 2015 16:28:42 GMT -5
Can't help but wonder if the more established names are avoiding performing/appearing at the show given its increasingly infamous reputation. In recent years, it's become solely about shock value and pandering to teens. Not that there's anything wrong with either, and shock value's always been a component, but that doesn't really hold appeal for legacy acts or artists over 30. I can't really think of a name they'd want for the show who'd refuse it because of its reputation. Beyoncé performed last year. And that's about as high as it gets in the pop world, right? Nick Jonas is debuting his new single at the pre-show, so that should mean they have bigger names confirmed for the actual show.
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Aug 19, 2015 17:54:03 GMT -5
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Aug 19, 2015 19:05:54 GMT -5
Can't help but wonder if the more established names are avoiding performing/appearing at the show given its increasingly infamous reputation. In recent years, it's become solely about shock value and pandering to teens. Not that there's anything wrong with either, and shock value's always been a component, but that doesn't really hold appeal for legacy acts or artists over 30. I can't see that being a thing. Other than the Grammys, I feel like the VMAs are *the* awards to be on because of the coverage they get. These artists wish and hope for something shocking to happen because it brings in more viewers, even if they are secondary to the action.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 19, 2015 20:34:17 GMT -5
I can only wonder if they're having problems booking major acts.
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Aug 19, 2015 20:40:13 GMT -5
I can only wonder if they're having problems booking major acts. Everyone has something to promote and they would easily jump at the chance to perform there, provided they are available to perform that night.
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Post by mrossp24 on Aug 19, 2015 20:57:35 GMT -5
I feel like if it was always supposed to be a surprise who is scheduled to perform then they would've advertised it as such... It just looks messy right now being a week out and virtually nothing about the show out there.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 20, 2015 1:36:18 GMT -5
Hollywood Life also mentions Kendrick Lamar! fantastic if true
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 20, 2015 11:25:51 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2015 13:10:53 GMT -5
I don't think the VMAs has yet reached the point where they'd have a massive struggle to pull in big names at all, but I wouldn't be surprised if they're having a hard time coming up with a full deck of A-listers that they actually want. Quite a few of the big guns we're used to seeing are between projects - Bey, Ri, Katy, Gaga, among others who have no reason to be there this year - and MTV might be balking a little bit at filling their show with too many newcomers (or non-nominees who just want to show up and promote new songs). If this is the case it is still a little bit strange that Nick is 'only' a pre-show act, but then Nick's team might have requested that as someone else alluded earlier. Plus, Nick being on the pre-show only seems odd because we don't know who else is slated for the main show. It might make complete sense once the show has aired.
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Post by when the pawn... on Aug 20, 2015 14:24:13 GMT -5
Maybe the entire show will be a surprise? No announced performers? Besides The Weeknd lol
Unlikely but perhaps it's a possibility? I can't think of another reason why they would not have announced ANYTHING by now. Taylor, Kendrick, Nicki, Bruno are all nominees this year. Ariana and Bieber supposedly have singles coming out right around the show. That's a pretty solid lineup in itself.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 21, 2015 3:51:46 GMT -5
I don't really understand the complaints... The names they have got so far (Miley, Taylor, Kendrick, Nicki, Bruno, The Weeknd + Nick and WTM at the preshow) are the biggest names among the core audience. Bieber will probably be there. I think they only need a rock act to bring the diversity.
Personally I'd like to see Lana Del Rey making her VMA debut
Now the big question is, will someone receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award? Rihanna?
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Post by Future Captain on Aug 21, 2015 5:15:05 GMT -5
I don't really understand the complaints... The names they have got so far (Miley, Taylor, Kendrick, Nicki, Bruno, The Weeknd + Nick and WTM at the preshow) are the biggest names among the core audience. Bieber will probably be there. I think they only need a rock act to bring the diversity. Personally I'd like to see Lana Del Rey making her VMA debut Now the big question is, will someone receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award? Rihanna? Now that you mention it...... Perhaps Bruno or Taylor? Considering there's no detail about what kind of performance they're going to make. Rihanna is a possible option as well. In another note, I'm hoping Ms. Welch could slay us again like she did in 2010.
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Post by felipe on Aug 21, 2015 7:22:04 GMT -5
I'm quite sure Kanye West will do a surprise performance of the fourth single from his upcoming album. lol
I assumed Fifth Harmony would also be performing considering they fit the demographics perfectly and might be getting their second moonman.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 21, 2015 9:39:49 GMT -5
I can see them presenting but a performance would be nice too.
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Post by nikkominaj on Aug 21, 2015 10:03:25 GMT -5
One Direction has the 30th and 31st off from their tour. maybe they will perform?
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Post by foxxden on Aug 23, 2015 21:34:12 GMT -5
LMAO that we are now less than one week away from the show and only one performer has been announced. definitely resulting in less hype. there's always something weird about this show every year. im only watching for miley.
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Post by Joe1240 on Aug 24, 2015 1:44:21 GMT -5
There is now the Taylor Swift MTV VMA Pre-show premiere of "Wildest Dreams".
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2015 2:29:29 GMT -5
Nick being content to perform his new single during the pre-show makes SO much more sense now, lol.
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Post by felipe on Aug 24, 2015 7:46:57 GMT -5
The acts should be doing dress rehearsal this week, right?
Are we to assume the performers haven't been confirmed yet or that MTV is deliberately keeping it under wraps?
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Aug 24, 2015 10:33:31 GMT -5
I hope it's just a bunch of Miley performances with a few new songs in there or Miley collaborating with a bunch of people. They haven't even announced a House DJ/Artist either.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 24, 2015 13:19:59 GMT -5
They might think that in this hectic world we live in people would forget if they announced the performers too early. For example 3 days before is fine by me but I will watch it anyway so..
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Aug 24, 2015 14:25:45 GMT -5
The best part about the VMAs is the various artists promo ad spots leading up to the awards.
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Post by when the pawn... on Aug 24, 2015 15:07:52 GMT -5
It's an interesting concept if they are trying to pull (almost) the entire show off as a surprise. If they really do have Taylor, Kendrick, Nicki, Ed, Bieber, Ariana, etc. lined up, it could work. Hopefully they have a Gaga/Bey/Kanye/etc level show-stopper in store.
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Post by felipe on Aug 24, 2015 20:08:35 GMT -5
If Wildest Dreams is debuting on the pre-show, that must mean Taylor is not performing, right?
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Post by mrossp24 on Aug 24, 2015 21:19:52 GMT -5
If Wildest Dreams is debuting on the pre-show, that must mean Taylor is not performing, right? If she's performing I doubt she'll do Wildest Dreams...she normally does what she's nominated for at award shows.
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Post by XXX. on Aug 25, 2015 1:29:52 GMT -5
I'm starting to think whoever said they couldn't put together an impressive line up of A-Listers is right.
They probably have a solid line up with a lot of Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Bieber, TheWeeknd, level stars. But not enough Gaga, Beyonce, Katy, Rihanna, Kanye level stars.
Unless something absolutely huge is going to be announced in the upcoming days, they probably feel safer letting the curiosity sell the show.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 25, 2015 1:47:27 GMT -5
WD is a video premiere, I don't think if affects her role in the main show.
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