Nicki Minaj to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs

Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation might have the ability to get you up making shapes on the dancefloor, but it also has a lesser-known (and slightly ominous) power. The track stormed the charts in 1989, with its accompanying video an absolute masterclass in choreography. But while packed dancefloors were heaving to the catchy song, not everyone could keepup with the rhythm – namely, laptops.

Anitta and Missy Elliott have a new collab out!

Britney Spears is a free woman and her 13-year conservatorship ended in November 2021, legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey is trying to have a sit-down interview with the 40-year-old pop star.Spears, which has been very vocal on social media, has had many high and low moments after Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny ended the conservatorship that had controlled her life and finances for over a decade.Although Britney tied the knot with long-term partner Sam Asghari in June, situations had shadowed her happiness, including a miscarriage, the arrest of her ex-husband Jason Alexander after trespassing, and attempting to crash her wedding. Also, Kevin Federline’s recent claims on why the sons they share “distanced themselves” from the singer and actress.After three documentaries about her case, Britney might want to take control of the narrative and share with Oprah her truth.

The MTV Video Music Awards later this month will have not one emcee but three, with rap stars LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow set to anchor the ceremony. They will introduce and present the famous Moon Person trophies alongside performers including Lizzo, Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Måneskin, Kane Brown, Marshmello with Khalid, and Panic! At The Disco on Aug. 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J, along with Jack Harlow will emcee the 2022 Video Music Awards on August 28.The three global superstars will announce the show’s exciting lineup of performers, presenters and winners, in what will be a more innovative and unique approach, as opposed to the traditional “host” position as seen in previous ceremonies.Minaj is definitely putting her stamp on this year’s VMAs. In addition to her newly-acquired position as one of the show’s emcees, she is also slated to hit the stage at some point during the evening, as well as being the recipient of the 2022 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her creative contributions in the realm of music and entertainment.

Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J have been announced as the co-hosts of the MTV Video Music Awards 2022.This year’s awards ceremony will take place on August 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.Minaj, Harlow, Lizzo, Måneskin, Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco are all set to perform on the night, with further live acts set to be announced soon.MTV have confirmed today (August 18) that Harlow, Minaj and LL Cool J will all MC the VMAs this year.The three co-hosts, who MTV say will bring a “more innovative and unique approach” to the hosting gig, will introduce key moments throughout the night, including live performances and awards presenters.A post shared by MTV (@mtv)Harlow is nominated in seven awards categories at this year’s VMAs (as are Lil Nas X and Kendrick Lamar), while Minaj will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. LL Cool J previously received the honour in 1997.Harlow and Måneskin have both withdrawn from scheduled appearances at this year’s Reading & Leeds Festival in order to attend the VMAs 2022.In a statement that was shared earlier this week, R&L organisers said that they were “saddened” that both acts had “decided to perform at an award show the same weekend they were confirmed to play Reading & Leeds”.This afternoon, R&L confirmed that Charli XCX and AJ Tracey will be taking Måneskin and Harlow’s places respectively on the 2022 line-up.

Nicki Minaj has unleashed her alter ego, Roman Zolanski.READ: Inside Nicki Minaj's $10million home with husband Kenneth PettyThe music sensation and mum-of-one announced that Roman has returned and is featured in the new remix for her hot new single, Super Freaky Girl.WATCH: Relive when Nicki Minaj gave Cameron Diaz relationship advice in The Other WomanTaking to her Instagram, the Anaconda rapper posted the news to her 201 million followers. "WAKE UP….

MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, and the masters of ceremony have officially been named! Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J and Jack Harlow will team up to share emcee duties, it was announced on Thursday. In a press release for the event, the trio of hip-hop superstars are said to be taking a «more innovative and unique approach» to traditional hosting.The show will air live from New Jersey's Prudential Center on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.

Nicki Minaj has a few choice words for Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline right now!

Jennifer Lopez shared her support for Britney Spears, just days after Kevin Federline tried criticizing her parenting technique by sharing a video of her discipling her two sons.And Nicki Minaj also came to Britney's defense, tearing into Kevin during her Tuesday episode of her Queen Radio Amp live show, according to Billboard.The 39-year-old rapper said in regards to Kevin: 'Do you understand what kind of a clown you have to be to be a whole, grown f*****g man, and as soon as you see somebody happy and moving on and being free and feeling good in their own skin, to do the very thing that you know is going to attempt to break them down?'  Her support system: Jennifer Lopez shared her support for Britney Spears, just days after Kevin Federline tried criticizing her parenting technique by sharing a video of her discipling her two sons. And Nicki Minaj also came to Britney's defense, tearing into Kevin during her Tuesday episode of her Queen Radio Amp live show, according to BillboardNicki continued: 'Only cowards use the media a famous person who they once loved, they procreated with, they're being taken care of by, they once were being taken care of by, using the person's fame as this constant "gotcha" moment.'The rapper said she hopes 'karma' will come his way, and asked him 'You think its OK? You think that anybody's going to feel sorry for you?' Nicki gushed about Britney, saying that 'loves her kids more than life itself.'Britney, 40, and Kevin, 44, are parents to two sons: Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15.  Friends: The 39-year-old rapper said in regards to Kevin: 'Do you understand what kind of a clown you have to be to be a whole, grown f*****g man, and as soon as you see somebody happy and moving on and

Nicki Minaj had a deep conversation with Britney Spears. The rapper, who is enjoying the success of her new single ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ is sharing her love for the iconic singer, revealing that she “just spoke to her a couple of days ago” and admits she cares about the wellbeing of the fan-favorite musician.“She was so so so sweet and I love her so much,” Nicki said during a live streaming session on Amp on Tuesday.

Jennifer Lopez made a pit stop in New York City before heading to Georgia for her three-day wedding with Ben Affleck. The singer, actress, and businesswoman took their kids to a Broadway show, catching almost everyone’s attention.

Nicki Minaj ripped on Kevin Federline after he publicly questioned his ex-wife Britney Spears’ parenting, calling him everything from a “clown” to a “coward.”

Jennifer Lopez could be starring in a new MCU film in the near future, as it was revealed by Kat Coiro, the director of the upcoming series ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ during a recent interview.Coiro previously worked with Jennifer in her recent film ‘Marry Me,’ and after seeing the talented actress on set, she says that her dream is to bring the Hollywood star to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Many other actors have made their mark in the MCU, including Glenn Close in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and most recently Harry Styles in ‘Eternals’ and Charlize Theron in ‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’Now it might be time for Jennifer to put on her super-suit or even her villain suit if that’s the case.

Rapper Nicki Minaj puts on a busty display in a cherry-print bikini while lip-syncing her raunchy new hit Super Freaky Girl, which she released last week. While promoting her latest single, which samples Rick James' 1981 hit Super Freak, the 39-year-old Anaconda hitmaker shared a video of herself listening to the track as she mouthed the risqué lyrics. 'He want a F R EEE A K❗️' she captioned the sultry video, which has garnered more than 431,000 likes and thousands of comments. Sexy: Rapper Nicki Minaj puts on a busty display in a cherry-print bikini while lip-syncing her raunchy new hit Super Freaky Girl, which she released last week In the footage, she sported a hot pink lipstick, which coordinated with her cotton candy-hued hair and nails.

The party is getting bigger! MTV announced another round of performers for the 2022 Video Music Awards — and the show is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in VMAs history.

Britney Spears is getting support for Jennifer Lopez.

Hard Knocks - HBO’s reality sports documentary that pulls back the curtain on an NFL team in preseason - aired earlier this week. Clips of the show have gone viral as fans excite themselves ahead of the 2022 season, but one clip stood out.

Nicki Minaj has dropped new song "Super Freaky," built around a sample of Rick James'1981 hit "Super Freak." Nicki brings her A-game to the song, spitting x-rated bars and confident boosting mottos ("I got a princess face, a killer body, samurai mind"), making it a natural sister track to her own "Anaconda." Check the new song out below. Earlier this month Minaj asked her followers on social media to help select the name of the song, offering them the option of “FREAK” or “Super Freaky Girl.” While “FREAK” won the vote, Minaj explained that she couldn't use that name for legal reasons.

Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of Britney Spears, has been found guilty of aggravated trespass and battery charges, California officials say.  Alexander, 40, pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charges on Thursday, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.  Alexander was arrested at Spears' residence on June 9, where she and her husband Sam Asghari were tying the knot. Authorities say Alexander – who was not invited to the nuptials – damaged a door and battered a security guard who attempted to remove him after he refused to leave the wedding.

Nicki Minaj has returned with her first solo track in more than two years, an upbeat and decidedly NSFW new single titled ‘Super Freaky Girl’.‘Super Freaky Girl’ marks Minaj’s first solo release since July of 2019, when she dropped the standalone single ‘Megatron’. She’s kept busy since then, however, releasing four collaborative joints – ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ and ‘Bussin’ with Lil Baby, ‘Blick Blick’ with Coi Leray, and ‘We Go Up’ with Fivio Foreign – this year alone.Over a beat that samples the lead melody of Rick James’ 1981 hit ‘Super Freak’, Nicki raps on the new song’s chorus: “I can lick it, I can ride it, while you slippin’ and slidin’ / I can do all them little tricks, and keep the dick up inside it / You can smack it, you can grip it, you can go down and kiss it / And every time he leave me ’lone, he always tell me he miss it.”Have a look at the lyric video for ‘Super Freaky Girl’ below:It’s been a packed year for Minaj thus far, even aside from her aforementioned single releases.