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Nicki Minaj will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Awards later this month, joining such previous winning music luminaries as Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez and Missy Elliott.

After a glittering career stuffed with No. 1 hits — not to mention a two-year pandemic delay — Mariah Carey was finally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, but not before challenging her new fellow members to do better by women.

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Timbaland paved his own way as a hit-making producer for elite acts like Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z, but now he’s creating a lane for aspiring music creators to collaborate with the industry’s biggest performers.

Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé — with her 28th win — became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter — who won best music video alongside her mother — became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the show’s 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.

This combination photo shows singer Jazmine Sullivan in Rydal, Pa., on Jan. 26, 2021, left, and singer Whitney Houston at the BET Honors in Washington on Jan. 17, 2009. Sullivan and Eric Church will perform the national anthem at Sunday's Super Bowl. Houston has arguably the best performance of The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Super Bowl game. One of Sullivan's idols, Whitney Houston, has arguably the best performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner" at a Super Bowl game. I was blown away, in my feelings, everything, at the fact that she even knew me and stood up and was giving me love in that way," Sullivan continued.

UCLA senior gymnast Nia Dennis performs a near-perfect floor routine with the stylings of Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, and Missy Elliott last Saturday. Gymnast Nia Dennis, a college senior originally from Ohio, incorporated “black excellence” in her floor routine, adding artists such as Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Missy Elliott for her minute-and-a-half performance. https://t.co/eDntwMpC4R — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) January 24, 2021The routine went viral and found its way to Olympic gold medalist and Houston-native Simone Biles, who cheered for the UCLA senior. How Nia Dennis' viral routine isn't the only part of this season that's exciting. — Ashley Ross (@Ashbrookeross) January 25, 2021How am I just discovering UCLA gymnastics & Nia Dennis?!?

This cover image released by Island Records shows "Spell My Name," by Toni Braxton. (Island via AP)(AP) – The top 10 albums of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu (a playlist of the albums can be found here ):1. Toni Braxton, “Spell My Name": I can breathe again, thanks in part to the living legend Toni Braxton. Teyana Taylor, “The Album”: R&B princess Teyana Taylor boldly named her latest release “The Album" and she has reason to. JoJo, “good to know": Vocal beast JoJo pours all of her emotions on “good to know," making a superb album that's good to listen to now, and later.

Musics biggest night proved to be particularly eventful at Mondays 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Here were the 10 biggest moments you didnt see during the live broadcast:1. The beginning of Missy Elliots Video Vanguard performance was taped before segueing into the live ending. Heres more fun from the VMAs:RELATED CONTENT:John Travolta Mistook a 'Drag Race' Queen for Taylor Swift at 2019 VMAs: See the Best Reactions2019 MTV VMAs: From Taylor Swift to Lizzo and Normani -- Check Out the Night's Biggest & Best Performances! Normani Reveals the 'Blood, Sweat & Tears' That Went Into Her Epic 2019 MTV VMAs Performance (Exclusive)

The YouTuber debuted his new look at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. Charles arrived to the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Monday, sporting an update bold bleached hairstyle. Naturally, Charles' makeup was fierce and fabulous. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe online star had first shown off his new bleached look a couple weeks ago, when she posted photos on his Instagram. RELATED CONTENT:Missy Elliott Put Her Thing Down, Flips It and Reverses It for 2019 VMAs Vanguard Award PerformanceCardi B Steps Out in Curve-Hugging Dress to Accept 'Best Hip Hop' at 2019 MTV VMAsLizzo Delivers Jam-Packed Entertaining and Inspirational Performance at 2019 MTV VMAs

"Everyone has copied from Missy Elliott, even me. Missy went on to thank the likes of Busta Rhymes, Jackson and Madonna for inspiring her. Alyson Stoner, who last attended the VMAs to perform with Missy in 2003, even came out to reprise her "Work It" choreography. Missy then did "Pass That Dutch" as a scarecrow and the number culminated in a massive dance off to "Lose Control." RELATED CONTENT:Taylor Swift Kicks Off MTV VMAs With Performance of 'You Need to Calm Down' and 'Lover'Lizzo Delivers Jam-Packed Entertaining and Inspirational Performance at 2019 MTV VMAsBebe Rexha Reveals She 'Freaked Out' When Taylor Swift Messaged Her on Instagram (Exclusive)2019 MTV VMAs: See the Complete Winners List

(CNN) - MTV's Video Music Awards are Monday, but speculation about what to expect from the annual (and always unpredictable) celebration go way beyond which artists will take home the coveted Moon Man statues. Who's hosting the VMAs and how to watchComedian and author Sebastian Maniscalco is this year's master of ceremonies. Missy Elliott, who dropped a surprise album on Friday, will also receive this year's Video Vanguard Award. Swift also has the honor of opening this year's festivities and the Jonas Brothers will perform remotely from, according to a release, an "iconic location along the New Jersey shoreline." Swift, who won for the love song "You Belong To Me," would debut the song "Innocent" at the following year's ceremony.

As the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards prepare to honor Elliott with the coveted Video Vanguard Award on Monday, we rounded up 10 of her best music videos. 2001: Get Ur Freak OnThe jungle-themed production was the first music video that Meyers directed for Elliott. 2005: Lose ControlElliott reteamed with Meyers for the 2005 "Lose Control" music video featuring Fat Man Scoop and Ciara. 1999: Shes a B**chAs one of the top 20 most-expensive music videos ever made, Shes a B**ch is more than just a pricy production. But the cutest portion of the video is the tiny marionette versions of Elliott, Williams and the background dancers.

The 2019 MTV VMAs are almost here! The annual Video Music Awards are less than a week away and ET's breaking down everything you need to know ahead of the epic night. When are the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards? Additionally, ET Live will keep you up to date on all the sure-to-be wild fashions up until when the show kicks off. RELATED CONTENT:Jonas Brothers to Perform at MTV Video Music AwardsCamila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and More to Perform at 2019 MTV VMAsMissy Elliott to Receive the Annual Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards are going to be extra "Cool" this year! The Jonas Brothers will be making their grand return to the VMAs stage by performing remotely from an iconic location along the New Jersey shoreline, the network announced on Thursday. Video Vanguard Award recipient Missy Elliott is also set to take the stage, for a sure-to-be epic set. Hosted by Sebastian Maniscalco, the MTV VMAs will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. RELATED CONTENT:Missy Elliott to Receive the Annual Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music AwardsTaylor Swift to Perform at MTV Video Music AwardsSebastian Maniscalco to Host 2019 MTV Video Music Awards -- 5 Things to Know About the Comedian!

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are getting set to take the stage! On Tuesday, MTV announced that Cabello and Mendes -- who are nominated for multiple awards for their track "Senorita" -- will perform at the 2019 Video Music Awards on Monday, Aug. 26. Also set to perform at the Sebastian Maniscalco-hosted show are Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Rosalia. The 2019 MTV VMAs will air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. RELATED CONTENT:Missy Elliott to Receive the Annual Vanguard Award at the 2019 MTV Video Music AwardsTaylor Swift to Perform at MTV Video Music AwardsSebastian Maniscalco to Host 2019 MTV Video Music Awards -- 5 Things to Know About the Comedian!

Missy Elliott's status as a trailblazer will be cemented with a special honor at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. The hip-hop legend will receive this year's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the ceremony on Monday, Aug. 26. "Missy's impact on the music landscape is indelible," Bruce Gillmer, the Head of Music and Music Talent at Viacom and Co-Brand Head of MTV International, said in a statement. Like Elliott, Swift will also be taking the stage at the awards show, which will be hosted by comedian Sebastian Maniscalco. RELATED CONTENT:Lizzo and Missy Elliott Release Their New Collaboration, 'Tempo'Taylor Swift to Perform at MTV Video Music Awards2019 MTV VMAs Nominations: Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift Dominate, New K-Pop Category Introduced