Throwback Monday: Honoring Missy Elliot

                                After two decades of blessing us with the most creative music videos of all time... MTV is finally honoring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot the Video Vanguard award formerly known as the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award. Missy is the FIRST female rapper to be given the honor.
 The VMAs are on Monday August 26th.

2017 MTV Video Music Award Roundup

Over the past few years I haven't been too impressed by the MTV Video Music Awards.
My teenage years were spent looking forward to this awards show. Seeing amazing performances from Britney, NSYNC, Michael Jackson, Beyonce and Madonna.
So, for the past 10 years or so the VMAs have been eh for me.
This year was a little different.
Yes, neither Bey or Britney performed, but I think because with so much chaos happening in the world and in the United States right now, the VMAs were a much needed escape.
Also, those TRL commercials were giving me the ultimate nostalgia and life.
See the full list of winners here.
Teyana Taylor channeling 1995 VMA Janet Jackson was my fave moment ever.

If you know me, you know this photo gives me the ultimate life. Congrats @teyanataylor for absolutely nailing this look and honoring our legend. #Repost @teyanataylor (@get_repost) ・・・ Honored to receive the same award as my idol, @janetjackson!!! Anyone that follows me knows I STAN for her. I chose this look because of Janet's mindfulness of making a statement. My ups and downs have been publicized since 15 and "underrated" was the word I chose to sum up how often all the work I put in is overlooked. Nothing personal just something for me to know I'm headed in the right direction!! I named my first album "VII" because my mom always talked about it as the number of completion, and with my career, it took 7 years of working my ass off to finally get my album out and have people take me seriously as an artist, a woman. It's so easy for others to judge and criticize when they really don't understand your journey. One who hasn't experienced it, could never really understand the emotional roller coaster of an Artist that's so passionate about their work. That's why I continuously strive to go harder everyday. So I just want to give a HUGE thank you to the @vmas, as well as my supporters #TeamTeyana #NeutchNation who have been loyal to me since day 1! I Love you Guys Dearly! ❤️❤️

A post shared by Christine KAURdashian (@christinekaurdashian) on Aug 28, 2017 at 6:25pm PDT

Of course we saw the premiere of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated music video.

In case you missed the #VMAs (smh), we gotchu covered with our handy @vmas recap! ✨ And even if you didn't miss them (ily), let's go on a 55 second date 💓

A post shared by MTV (@mtv) on Aug 28, 2017 at 12:45pm PDT

Host:
I didn't even realize Katy Perry was going to be the host this year. She did an okay job. I do find her schtick adorable but also like a wannabe Ellen.
Maroon 5's Adam Levine and his wife Behati Prinsloo thought differently. 

It's always exciting to see how utterly horrible the VMAs will be. They really delivered so far this year. #HOLYFUCK

— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) August 28, 2017

Whoever wrote Katy Perry's script for the #VMAs , I just want to let you know it's next level cringe worthy 😳 #makeitstop

— Behati Prinsloo (@BeePrinsloo) August 28, 2017

Performances:
Loved that Kendrick opened up the show because his album and tour has been absolute FIRE and he's personified 2017 so far, musically.
Fifth Harmony threw the ultimate shade by tossing out their 5th member before the start of their set.
Ed Sheeran's surpise set with Lil Uzi Vert was great!
I loved Jared Leto's 30 Seconds to Mars performance with Travis Scott
Lorde's set didn't make sense to me.
Miley's was okay and definitely different. 
I looooved P!nk's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard performance but wished she performed a song from Can't Take Me Home..however I do think they need to honor Missy Elliot with this award.

Of course, Logic's performance with Khalid and Alessia Cara was great and was long overdue.

Random to see my boy Rod Stewart performing with DNCE but absolutely loved it. 

An amazing night performing "Sexy" with @DNCE at the @VMAs. 💥 Get the single now at the link in bio. ☝🏼 | Photo: Hadas #VMAs

A post shared by Sir Rod Stewart (@sirrodstewart) on Aug 27, 2017 at 7:59pm PDT

Political:
There were a ton of political statements this year. Paris Jackson started it off by calling out the President to unite us all.
Katy Perry assumed we all solved the world's issues while she was in space.
MTV brought out Robert E. Lee's ancestor who's a preacher and used his platform to call out all the hate and ask for love.
Heather Heyer's mother spoke out against all that's happening and recognized all the songs with a social message.

All in all, it was a nice try MTV.
But I miss the good old days.

Kanye West Debuts New Song and Video for "Fade" and We're Losing it Over Teyana's Body

FADE from frank reynolds on Vimeo.
Your girl Teyana Taylor has come a long way since singing and two-stepping No, No to her mom on MTV's My Super Sweet 16.

She broke the internet and inspired everyone to go to the gym this morning and bust out 1000 crunches.

Kanye West allegedly was allowed 4 minutes to rant and debut his new video for Fade at this year's VMAs. In his speech he mentions Ray J and Amber Rose and of course....Miss Taylor Swift.
I'm over him mentioning Ray and Amber....

The video is FIRE and now everyone and their mom is asking who Teyana Taylor is.
She's giving us Flashdance vibes and then a little of Bound 2 at the end.
Of course her man and new baby make a cameo.
This woman had a baby in JANUARY!!!
Can you believe it!?
#bodygoals

Britney Spears Raising Money to Help Louisiana Flood Victims

Mama Louisiana

Miss Britney Spears is giving back to her home state in need. Following the devastating flooding in Louisiana, Britney is literally giving the clothes off of her back to help raise money for flood victims and help the Red Cross.

I’ve teamed up with @RedCross and @crowdrise to raise funds for the victims of the horrible flooding in my home state of Louisiana.

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) August 22, 2016

Every $10 donation is a chance to win the outfit I wear at the MTV VMAs or a trip to meet me in NYC for the show! https://t.co/i8Zla5UPld

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) August 22, 2016

1 winner will:
• Win roundtrip Airfare for 2 to New York City
• Get 2 tickets to the MTV VMAs on 8/28 at Madison Square Garden
• Meet Britney Spears at the show before her performance
• Winner will be pulled on 8/25 at 11:59:59pm EST


1 winner will:
• Win Britney's outfit from her MTV Video Music Awards performance on August 28th
• An autographed album from Britney
• Winner will be pulled on 9/1 at 11:59:59am EST

Go ahead and donate now to get your chance to own a piece of Brit's wardrobe!