Katy Perry to Receive Video Vanguard Award, Perform Hits Medley on MTV VMAs

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Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Katy Perry will be honored by MTV with this year’s VMAs Video Vanguard Award, the network announced Thursday, with the singer also set for a performance slot on the Sept.

11 Video Music Awards telecast. She’s set to perform some of her greatest hits — with her new single, “Lifetimes,” which came out last week, likely to be part of any medley.

Her high-profile appearance will come nine days before Perry releases her new album, “143,” on Sept. 20. Perry’s appearance will mark her first time on the show since 2017, when she collaborated with Nicki Minaj for that telecast’s finale. “Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,” said Bruce Gillmer, the president of music, music talent, programming and events for Paramount and chief content officer, music, for Paramount+. “With her game-changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages.

Katy’s prowess will be on full display live on the VMAs with a can’t-miss, career-encompassing performance celebrating her biggest moments and chart-topping hits.” Shakira received the award last year.