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LIL NAS X, JUSTIN BIEBER TOP STAR-PACKED MTV VMAS
Marking its return to live broadcast following 2020’s virtual ceremony due to the pandemic, the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) saw a long lineup of energetic performances on Sunday. Lil Nas X won Video of the Year on a night that Justin Bieber triumphantly returned to the stage as a performer and as the winner of the Artist of the Year title.
Much of the early show belonged to Bieber, who for his first VMAs performance in six years rappelled from the ceiling of the Barclays Center (New York, US) at the start of the show for a performance of Stay with Kid LAROI and then his single Ghost.
The VMAs celebrated MTV’s 40th anniversary, mixing moments between early network stars like Cyndi Lauper and show opener Madonna with high-octane performances by newer stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello and Chloe.
Bieber was the leading nominee going into the ceremony. He took home the best pop honour for Peaches ,a song that featured Daniel Caesar and Giveon. Sporting baggy clothes and a hoodie, Bieber showed his
As Justin Bieber won Artist of the Year and Best Pop, Lil Nas X received the Video of the Year award
Historian, author and activist Saleem Kidwai was remembered during the ‘Yaadein Aur Mehfil’ event held at a city café run by acid attack survivours. Hailing from Lucknow, he was professor at Ramjas College, Delhi University, and had authored several books.
Social worker Madhavi Kukreja recalled the good time spent with the historian. “He was one of the first academicians who publically spoke about LBGT rights. It was because of him that I could become a better ally to the community,” she says.
Kidwai had co-authored Same-Sex Love in India: appreciation for the awards being in-person and thanked his wife, Hailey, for supporting him. “We are in unprecedented times with this Covid thing that’s happening right now. It’s a big deal. Music is such an amazing outlet to be able to reach people and bring us all together,” Bieber said during his acceptance speech for Artist of the Year award.
Opening the show, Madonna told the screaming crowd: “They said we wouldn’t last. But we’re still here.” Moments after Olivia Rodrigo performed her hit good 4 u, she collected the night’s first award for her massive hit song Drivers License. She later won Best New Artist. The singer called this the “most magical year of my life”.
Readings from the Literature and History (2000) with Ruth Vanita. The event was organised by Awadh Queer Pride and The Humsafar Trust.
Trust’s chairman Suhail Abbasi, who was the special guest on the occasion, talked about the bond with the activist. He shared how he was impressed by his personality and imbibed a lot from him. “I also want to congratulate the people of the community present and wished everyone a Happy Judgment Day of Article 377 (September 6),” he said.
Pride’s founder member Darvesh Singh Yadavendra
Billie Eilish won the fanvoted video for good for her song Your Power. In her acceptance speech, she spoke about the satisfaction of writing the song and women empowerment. “We need to protect our own women at all costs,” said Eilish.
Lil Nas X hit the stage with Jack Harlow, then performed his controversial song Montero (Call Me by Your Name). Host Doja Cat, Kacey Musgraves and Shawn said, “Saleem sir was a guiding light behind Awadh Queer Literature. He encouraged and suggested panels for the event. He was very approachable and ready to help the queer
Mendes also took to the stage.
Before the show, Machine Gun Kelly got into a heated argument on the red carpet with UFC fighter Conner McGregor. Video showed McGregor being held back by security from Kelly who later won best alternative for his song My Ex’s Best Friend.
The Foo Fighters performed and then accepted the Global Icon Award, an honour handed out for the first time at the VMAs. It was their first performance at the VMAs since 2007. individuals in whatever way possible.”
A discussion and some culture activities were also held to mark the day when Article 377 was scrapped.
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