Monday 29 August 2016

Ariana Grande wowed fans with a live performance of Side By Side with Nicki Minaj at the MTV VMAs

'Don't go licking no pastries tonight!' Ariana Grande is lost for words after interviewer references controversial donut fiasco at the MTV VMAs

The awkward fall out from last year’s controversial ‘donut licking’ incident came back to haunt Ariana Grande on Sunday evening as she prepared for a live performance at the MTV VMAs.
Making an appearance on MTV shortly before the annual event at Madison Square Gardens, Ariana was on hand to talk about some of the evening’s potential highlights – amongst them a performance from Rihanna - and her five nominations.
But the singer didn’t look pleased after interviewer Charlamagne Tha God light-heartedly reminded her of the unsavoury visit to a Californian bakery, joking: ‘Now you can’t go around licking no pastries tonight.'
'OK, I'll take notes,' she told him curtly. 'I'll keep it in mind.' 
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Awkward: The fall out from last year’s controversial ‘donut licking’ incident came back to haunt Ariana Grande on Sunday evening as she prepared for a live performance at the MTV VMAs
Awkward: The fall out from last year’s controversial ‘donut licking’ incident came back to haunt Ariana Grande on Sunday evening as she prepared for a live performance at the MTV VMAs
The 23-year-old star came under fire for licking baked goods during a visit to the Wolfee Donuts store with her then boyfriend, backup dancer Ricky Alvarez, in June 2015. 
An account of the incident came from 22-year-old Mayra Solis, the cashier on duty at the shop who claimed the singer not only didn't purchase any of the donuts she licked but also told the Associated Press: 'She was really rude.' 
Ariana later apologized to her fans for her actions on YouTube but did not mention the Wolfee Donut shop once in the entire clip.
High spirits: Making an appearance on MTV shortly before the annual event at Madison Square Gardens, Ariana was on hand to talk about some of the evening’s potential highlights
High spirits: Making an appearance on MTV shortly before the annual event at Madison Square Gardens, Ariana was on hand to talk about some of the evening’s potential highlights


Not happy: But the singer didn’t look pleased after interviewer Charlamagne Tha God light-heartedly reminded her of the unsavoury visit to a Californian bakery 
Not happy: But the singer didn’t look pleased after interviewer Charlamagne Tha God light-heartedly reminded her of the unsavoury visit to a Californian bakery 
But after brushing the unpleasant reminder aside on Sunday evening Ariana wowed fans with a live performance of the reggae infused Side By Side with rapper Nicki  Minaj.
In the final moments of their jaw dropping performance, both Nicki and Ariana pushed down the heads of two male dancers while simulating a sexual act. 
At the end of the performance Kim Kardashian looked at a loss as to how to respond.
Ariana Grande licks donuts and declares she hates America

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Quite the simulation: Ariana Grande's album is called Dangerous Woman and she proved worthy of the title with the help Nicki Minaj  at the MTV VMAs
Quite the simulation: Ariana Grande's album is called Dangerous Woman and she proved worthy of the title with the help Nicki Minaj at the MTV VMAs
She was captured on camera saying to either Kanye West of Jonathan Cheban (she was sitting next to both of them): 'Should we stand up?' 
The act started off with Grande, 23, riding a spin bike while singing.
The popstrel was attired in a white bra and matching pajama pants while pulling her hair up into her signature ponytail.
Minaj, 33, then made her grand entrance in an eye-popping ensemble.
Ariana Grande apologies to fans for donut licking fiasco

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Raunchy: Ariana wowed  after taking to the stage at Madison Square Gardens on Sunday evening 
Raunchy: Ariana wowed  after taking to the stage at Madison Square Gardens on Sunday evening


Watch out! The dynamic duo performed their reggae infused Side By Side live at Madison Square Garden in New York
Watch out! The dynamic duo performed their reggae infused Side By Side live at Madison Square Garden in New York
Daring: In the final moments of their jaw dropping performance, both Nicki and Ariana pushed down the heads of two male dancers while simulating a sexual act
Daring: In the final moments of their jaw dropping performance, both Nicki and Ariana pushed down the heads of two male dancers while simulating a sexual act
The Super Bass rapper showed off her incredible figure in a skintight pink bodysuit and kinky thigh high boots. 
The high velocity rapper previously won for Best Hip-Hop Video with Anaconda at last year's awards. She has also been honoured for Starships and Super Bass.
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual ceremony in celebration of the music video medium.
Eye popping: Minaj, 33, then made her grand entrance in an eye-popping ensemble

Eye popping: Minaj, 33, then made her grand entrance in an eye-popping ensemble
Hot! The Super Bass rapper showed off her incredible figure in a skintight pink bodysuit and kinky thigh high boots
Hot! The Super Bass rapper showed off her incredible figure in a skintight pink bodysuit and kinky thigh high boots
It is presented by the cable channel each year at the end of summer and is often hailed as the 'Super Bowl for youth' due to its mass appeal to younger audiences.
The first VMAs were held in 1984 with Madonna performing her hit Like A Virgin while rolling on the ground seductively.
At that same inaugural ceremony both David Bowie and The Beatles were honoured with the very first Video Vanguard Awards as pioneers in the industry.
The show has since gone on to become a cultural touchstone for many, and one of the year's biggest music and pop culture events.
Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj put on a dirty duet for 2016 VMAs

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Count on Grande: The popstrel was attired in a white bra and matching pajama pants while pulling her hair up into her signature ponytail
Count on Grande: The popstrel was attired in a white bra and matching pajama pants while pulling her hair up into her signature ponytail
She's got accolades! The high velocity rapper previously won for Best Hip-Hop Video with Anaconda at last year's awards
She's got accolades! The high velocity rapper previously won for Best Hip-Hop Video with Anaconda at last year's awards
Glorious past: She has also been honoured for Starships and Super Bass
Glorious past: She has also been honoured for Starships and Super Bass
This year's awards ceremony recognized David Bowie with four posthumous nominations.
The global superstar was recognised in four categories, with Blackstar nominated for Best Art Direction, while Lazarus got a nod for Best Direction, Best Cinematography and Best Editing.
Time to pummel! The star momentarily seemed to be threatening a run at gymnastics
Time to pummel! The star momentarily seemed to be threatening a run at gymnastics
Phew! But thankfully the pop star simply used the pummel horse as a prop
Phew! But thankfully the pop star simply used the pummel horse as a prop
Working it out: The act started off with Grande, 23, riding a spin bike while singing
Working it out: The act started off with Grande, 23, riding a spin bike while singing
Now move! The star appeared to be leading her dancers on a fitness escapade 
Now move! The star appeared to be leading her dancers on a fitness escapade 
Both tracks were part of the Life On Mars singer's final album, Blackstar, which was released on January 8 just two days before Bowie died from cancer at the age of 69.
While Beyonce scored 11 nods (her highest ever amount for the awards), Adele also raked in an impressive eight nominations.
Rihanna was presented with this year's Video Vanguard Award, which recognizes an artist's cultural impact. 

2016 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS: FULL LIST OF WINNERS

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Adele - Hello
Beyonc̩ РFormation - WINNER
Drake – Hotline Bling 
Justin Bieber – Sorry 
Kanye West – Famous 

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Adele – Hello 
Beyoncé – Hold Up - WINNER
Sia – Cheap Thrills 
Ariana Grande – Into You 
Rihanna ft. Drake – Work (short version) 

BEST MALE VIDEO
Drake – Hotline Bling
Bryson Tiller – Don’t
Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For - WINNER
Kanye West – Famous 
The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face 

BEST COLLABORATION
Beyonc̩ ft. Kendrick Lamar РFreedom
Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Work From Home - WINNER
Ariana Grande ft. Lil Wayne – Let Me Love You
Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna – This Is What You Came For 
Rihanna ft. Drake – Work (short version) 

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Drake – Hotline Bling - WINNER
Desiigner – Panda
Bryson Tiller – Don’t 
Chance The Rapper featuring Saba – Angels 
2 Chainz – Watch Out 

BEST POP VIDEO
Adele – Hello
Beyonc̩ РFormation - WINNER
Justin Bieber – Sorry
Alessia Cara – Wild Things 
Ariana Grande – Into You

BEST ROCK VIDEO
All Time Low – Missing You
Coldplay – Adventure Of A Lifetime
Fall Out Boy ft. Demi Lovato – Irresistible
twenty one pilots – Heathens - WINNER
Panic! At The Disco – Victorious

BEST ELECTRONIC VIDEO
Calvin Harris & Disciples – How Deep Is Your Love - WINNER
99 Souls ft. Destiny’s Child & Brandy – The Girl Is Mine
Mike Posner – I Took A Pill In Ibiza
Afrojack – SummerThing! 
The Chainsmokers ft. Daya – Don’t Let Me Down

BREAKTHROUGH LONG FORM VIDEO
Florence + The Machine – The Odyssey
Beyonc̩ РLemonade - WINNER
Justin Bieber – PURPOSE: The Movement
Chris Brown – Royalty
Troye Sivan – Blue Neighbourhood Trilogy

BEST NEW ARTIST 
Bryson Tiller
Desiigner
Zara Larsson
Lukas Graham
DNCE - WINNER

BEST ART DIRECTION 
Beyonc̩ РHold Up
Production Designer: Jason Hougaard 
Fergie – M.I.L.F.$ 
Production Designer: Alexander Delgado 
Drake – Hotline Bling
Production Designer: Jeremy MacFarlane 
David Bowie – Blackstar 
Production Designer: Jan Houllevigue - WINNER
Adele – Hello
Production Designer: Colombe Raby



BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Beyoncé – Formation 
Choreographer: Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight, Dana Foglia - WINNER 
Missy Elliott ft. Pharrell – WTF (Where They From)
Choreographer: Hi-Hat 
Beyonc̩ РSorry
Choreographer: Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight, Dana Foglia, Anthony Burrell, Beyoncé Knowles Carter 
FKA Twigs – M3LL155X
Choreographer: FKA Twigs 
Florence + The Machine – Delilah
Choreographer: Holly Blakey 

BEST DIRECTION
Beyonc̩ РFormation
Director: Melina Matsoukas - WINNER 
Coldplay – Up&Up 
Director: Vania Heymann, Gal Muggia 
Adele – Hello
Director: Xavier Dolan 
David Bowie – Lazarus
Director: Johan Renck
Tame Impala – The Less I Know The Better
Director: Canada 

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Beyonc̩ РFormation - WINNER
Cinematographer: Malik Sayeed 
Adele – Hello 
Cinematographer: André Turpin 
David Bowie – Lazarus
Cinematographer: Crille Forsberg 
Alesso – I Wanna Know 
Cinematographer: Corey Jennings
Ariana Grande – Into You
Cinematographer: Paul Laufer 
BEST EDITING
Beyonc̩ РFormation - WINNER
Editor: Jeff Selis 
Adele – Hello
Editor: Xavier Dolan 
Fergie – M.I.L.F.$
Editor: Vinnie Hobbs 
David Bowie – Lazarus
Editor: Johan Söderberg 
Ariana Grande – Into You
Editor: Hannah Lux Davis

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Coldplay – Up&Up - WINNER
VFX Editor: Vania Heymann
FKA Twigs – M3LL155X
VFX Editor: Lewis Saunders, Jihoon Yoo 
Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
VFX Editor: Sam Sneade
The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face
VFX Editor: Bryan Smaller 
Zayn – PILLOWTALK
VFX Editor: David Smith 

SONG OF THE SUMMER 
Fifth Harmony featuring Fetty Wap — All In My Head - WINNER
Drake — One Dance
Justin Timberlake — Can’t Stop The Feeling
Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber — Cold Water
Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna — This Is What You Came For
Sia — Cheap Thrills
The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey — Closer
Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign — Bacon
Kent Jones — Don’t Mind
Selena Gomez — Kill ‘Em With Kindness