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Post by felipe on Aug 25, 2015 19:05:11 GMT -5
Bieber has a single out on Friday. I can't believe he's not performing. Or One Direction. Heck, did even Fifth Harmony decline it?
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Post by DJ General on Aug 25, 2015 19:07:12 GMT -5
I miss when the show was an event though. Like remember when the shit used to be 3 hours long with a 90 minute pre-show? Now its 2 hr show with 1 hr pre show and the pre show is like 79% advertisement for fucking teen wolf.
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Post by Verisimilitude on Aug 25, 2015 19:10:12 GMT -5
Bieber has a single out on Friday. I can't believe he's not performing. Or One Direction. Heck, did even Fifth Harmony decline it? He is performing though. He's the one who's going to be announced tomorrow.
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Post by DJ General on Aug 25, 2015 19:13:35 GMT -5
I'm confused. Why were we all excited? They announced it on the twitter 8 hours ago lol
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Post by Kurt on Aug 25, 2015 19:37:32 GMT -5
Another show for Tori Kelly to steal. lol But the real question: who is designing these graphics?! I loved the graphics package in 2013, but this is tragic, and if it's being done on purpose, it could be a little more obvious about it.
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Post by XXX. on Aug 25, 2015 19:44:22 GMT -5
This is hands down the worst VMA line up ever.
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Post by anafan on Aug 25, 2015 19:49:55 GMT -5
What a lackluster performance list. Yikes!
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Post by XXX. on Aug 25, 2015 19:56:04 GMT -5
I'm confused. Why were we all excited? They announced it on the twitter 8 hours ago lol I'm starting to think you're following a Twitter account that isn't official. Because MTV hasn't revealed Justin yet. Even though we all know it's him.
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Post by DJ General on Aug 25, 2015 20:08:05 GMT -5
it doesn't seem official i guess. but it had like 30,000 followers which seems like a lot for a Fake account though haha.
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Post by lyhom on Aug 25, 2015 20:52:52 GMT -5
not going to bitch too much since I like all but two of the performers this year, but man that's somewhat underwhelming
(I'd normally make jokes about how the mmvas had a better lineup this year, but I think they normally have good lineups anyways so)
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Post by when the pawn... on Aug 25, 2015 21:03:20 GMT -5
I really hope Kanye performs - that hasn't been confirmed, right?
Ratings are going to be rough.
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Post by Glove Slap on Aug 25, 2015 21:10:03 GMT -5
Tragic.
Some of them can get passes, but Tori Kelly? Don't you need like...a hit? Nick Jonas got shafted.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Aug 25, 2015 21:35:31 GMT -5
I would be seething if I was Nick Jonas. He's been performing on the main stage for about a year and now he gets relegated to opening act after his star has rocketed even higher since then. Echo #Tragic. I also hope Pharrell doesn't perform "Freedom". I want a Coachella-esque performance with him bringing out A-List stars to debut new material or something.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2015 21:38:03 GMT -5
I wouldn't be surprised if the fact that Miley is hosting has a lot to do with artists turning down the show.
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Sounds like a fun movie title. ;) I would be seething if I was Nick Jonas. He's been performing on the main stage for about a year and now he gets relegated to opening act after his star has rocketed even higher since then. Unless he chose to do the preshow so he doesn't have to be associated with the shitshow that is to follow.
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Post by Caviar on Aug 25, 2015 22:53:15 GMT -5
The only rapper worthy of the Vangard award is Missy. Her influence on music videos is undisputed. He has no business getting this and it's only for a cheap Taylor/Kanye sound bite. A mess.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 26, 2015 1:16:50 GMT -5
21P, so excited!
All these names are relevant for the VMA audience...except Tori Kelly who is pretty weird here. Demi Lovato has big hits and has appeared several times but has never performed before in the main show so I'm looking forward to that too.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis had a slot in 2013 so no surprise they're returning, probably with Ed Sheeran?
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 26, 2015 1:59:32 GMT -5
If we look back to earlier VMA editions... for example 2010 which had the largest audience for VMA since 2002
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) β "Not Afraid" / "Love the Way You Lie" Justin Bieber β "U Smile" (intro) / "Baby" / "Somebody to Love" Usher β "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" / "OMG" Florence and the Machine β "Dog Days Are Over" Taylor Swift β "Innocent" Drake (featuring Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz) β "Fancy" B.o.B and Paramore (featuring Bruno Mars) β "Nothin' on You" (intro) / "Airplanes" / "The Only Exception" Linkin Park β "The Catalyst" Kanye West (featuring Pusha T) β "Runaway"
From these acts, at least 3 are performing this year. (I presume both Taylor and Kanye will perform) Not bad.
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Post by XXX. on Aug 26, 2015 2:49:24 GMT -5
I really hope Kanye performs - that hasn't been confirmed, right? Ratings are going to be rough. I'm pretty sure Kanye will perform. There's no way he will pass up the 15 minute time slot. The only one who didn't perform since 2011 is Britney. And that isn't surprising.
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Post by Joe1240 on Aug 26, 2015 3:09:29 GMT -5
Has to be one of the worst VMAs lineups ever. Demi Lovato the only one to watch and the performance might not be that great. Tori Kelly??? Not one major hit and lands a spot on the VMAs performance lineup over Nick Jonas. The way the Video Vanguard award is going around to be used to get people there.I wouldn't be surprised if Katy Perry gets it within the next three years.As much as I'm happy for Taylor's nominations this year,It doesn't seem like anything matters with this show anymore.Nobody remembers who wins this awards the day after,it is all about the "moments" that make this show nowadays.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 26, 2015 3:12:16 GMT -5
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Aug 26, 2015 5:38:08 GMT -5
Is it too late to start a social media campaign demanding Carly a slot in there?
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Post by allow that on Aug 26, 2015 8:48:30 GMT -5
LMAO @ this lineup. Tori Kelly and Twenty One Pilots? WHO?
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Post by Queen of Insomnia. on Aug 26, 2015 9:05:09 GMT -5
I just wonder how many A-listers saw this line-up and were like...
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Aug 26, 2015 9:41:27 GMT -5
I can't wait for the audience shots this year.
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Post by nikkominaj on Aug 26, 2015 10:00:17 GMT -5
I am curious to hear what you guys classify as "A-list"?
Cause I think Acts like Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and The Weeknd are on the same level (or arguably more successful) then certain pop "divas."
Also, is Tori the Next Rita Ora in terms of getting all these random appearances lol.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 26, 2015 10:11:22 GMT -5
^This
And to allow that, Twenty One Pilots have a #1 and gold selling album and second album in top 100 currently.
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Post by MiniMusic on Aug 26, 2015 10:15:02 GMT -5
Maybe "A list" isn't the exact wording that they mean to use. I think they mean the SHOWSTOPPERS. The artist that people are excited to see what they are gonna serve and will have people talking for weeks after the fact. None of these artists are known for putting on an amazing performance that is remembered. We need the Gagas of the world at this show!!
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 26, 2015 10:22:25 GMT -5
Yea but if we are talking about entertainment, the performances are only one aspect. Show stoppers such as Paparazzi in 2009, Someone Like You in 2011 and BeyoncΓ©'s 15 minute medley bliss just don't happen every year.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 26, 2015 10:24:04 GMT -5
Maybe Rihanna announces her pregnancy, there's a record breaking Twitter event for you
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