Review of MTV VMAs
Disclaimer: There were short performances by lesser-known groups that I have not included here. This was the first VMA award show that I have seen that did not have a primary host. Different celebrities introduced the awards and the performers. Ryan Tedder and Logic- They performed their song "One Day." Children came onto the stage during the song with "we are all human beings" t-shirts on. They had clever visuals about border control behind them. This was the only performance of the night with a specifically political message. Panic! At The Disco- The lead singer had an impressive high note at the bridge, and the band had good energy throughout the performance. Nicki Minaj- Nicki performed a medley from a different location than the awards show, so the audience saw it through a video screen. The crowd was energetic and jumped. Nicki had serious facial expressions as she rapped and strutted around the stage with gold backup dancers. She performed songs from her ...