Shakira to receive Video Vanguard Award, perform at 2023 VMAs for first time in 17 years

Overview

• Shakira will be first South American artist to receive prestigious Video Vanguard Award at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in September.
• She has previously won 4 VMAs and earned 30 nominations over her career.
• Shakira will perform at VMAs for first time in 17 years.
• She is nominated for 4 awards this year including Artist of the Year.
• Taylor Swift leads nominations with 8; other performers include Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin.