Who will succeed Bad Bunny as “Artist of the Year” at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards? Even if the answer will not be known until September 12 during the ceremony, one thing is already certain: it will be a woman! On Tuesday, August 8, the six finalists were announced: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Karol G, Nicki Minaj and Shakira will battle it out for the prestigious statuette.
Good news when you know that the last female victory in this category dates back to 2020 and the coronation of Lady Gaga. Better, since 2017 and the creation of this “artist of the year” trophy, never had a final seen six women compete.
Launched in 1984 by the MTV channel, the MTV Video Music Awards originally rewarded only the best clips of the year. It was a way to supplement the traditional Grammy Awards. Since then, many distinctions such as the prize for “best new artist” or that of “best collaboration” have been added to flesh out this event.
Apart from this single category, women dominate most sections. In total, Taylor Swift leads the dance with seven different nominations. She is closely followed by the star of R
