Rihanna to Receive MTV Video Vanguard Award at VMAs
The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards take place August 28. Today, the network has announced that Rihanna will perform at the event, and also receive this year’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award, which is the show’s highest honor, comes in addition to her nominations for ANTI’s “Work” (Best Female Video and Best Collaboration) and her feature on Calvin Harris’ “This Is What You Came For” (Best Male Video and Best Collaboration). In the past, she has won Video of the Year for “Umbrella” (2007) and “We Found Love” (2012).
Last year’s Video Vanguard Award went to Kanye West. During his epic 13-minute acceptance speech, he famously declared his intention to run for president in 2020. Past recipients include Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears, Madonna, and of course, Michael Jackson.
The VMAs air on Sunday, August 28 at 9 p.m. Eastern, live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. See a promo image for Rihanan’s Video Vanguard Award below.
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