Shakira displayed her impressive flexibility during rehearsals for the upcoming MTV VMAs, where she will receive the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award. The 46-year-old Colombian singer shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos on her Instagram, including one where she showcased her ability to place her legs behind her head. Dressed in tight black workout clothes and knee pads, Shakira practiced her choreography in a spacious dance studio. In one photo, the “Hips Don’t Lie” artist was seen striking various poses on the floor before picking up a silver guitar and grabbing the microphone. Captioning the post, she asked her followers to guess which song the pose was from and expressed her excitement for the event on Tuesday.
Shakira, aged 46, impressed everyone with her amazing flexibility during rehearsals for her upcoming performance at the MTV VMA Awards next week.
Shakira recently posted several behind-the-scenes photos on her Instagram account, including a striking pose with her legs behind her head. In addition to her performance at the upcoming VMAs, she is nominated for four Moon Person trophies: Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration for TQG with Karol G, and Best Latin Song for TQG and Acróstico. The 2023 VMAs are set to be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on September 12.
Bruce Gilmer, Paramount’s music president, praised Shakira as a global force who continues to inspire with her unique musical talent. He commended her for breaking barriers for women worldwide and leading the globalization of Latin music. Gilmer emphasized Shakira’s lasting impact on the music industry as she consistently creates and entertains at the highest level.
Shakira rose to fame in the early ’90s and has since produced a series of chart-topping hits and iconic music videos, such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” “Chantaje,” “La Bicicleta,” “La La La (Brazil 2014),” and “Perro Fiel.” Many of her videos have amassed over a billion views on YouTube.
The Video Vanguard Award, previously won by music legends like David Bowie, Madonna, and Beyoncé, now belongs to Shakira as the first South American artist to receive this prestigious accolade.
Shakira opted for a comfortable ensemble, donning tight black workout attire and knee pads, while practicing her dance moves in a spacious studio.
Performer: The singer known for Hips Don’t Lie was spotted moving on the ground in various poses.
Skill: Afterward, she picked up a shiny silver guitar before stepping up to the microphone.
Excited for what’s to come: In her social media post, she asked her followers to guess which song the pose is inspired by and expressed her excitement for Tuesday. The talented singer, known for hits like Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don’t Lie, previously won a VMA for Ojos Asi in the International Viewer’s Choice category. She also took home the Best Choreography award for the Hips Don’t Lie video in 2006 and won another VMA in 2007 for her collaboration with Beyoncé on Beautiful Liar. Alongside Shakira, other talented performers such as Demi Lovato, Karol G, MÃ¥neskin, and Stray Kids are set to grace the stage at the VMAs.
Champion: Not only will she be gracing the stage with her performance at the event, but she will also be receiving the prestigious Michael Jackson Vanguard Award. (Shown in the picture from 2018 at Madison Square Garden)
Taylor Swift is in the lead with a total of eight nominations for the upcoming awards, including Best Video, Song of the Year, Best Pop, and more for her hit “Anti-Hero.” SZA is a close second with six nominations, followed by a handful of other talented artists like Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, and Sam Smith who all have five nods each. Notably, this year’s list of nominees includes a record-breaking number of first-time nominees, with Ice Spice, GloRIlla, Petras, and boygenius among the impressive 35 newcomers.