Olivia Rodrigo Is Performing at the MTV Video Music Awards
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Olivia Rodrigo has been announced as a performer at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. The singer just released her second studio album, titled Guts. Rodrigo previously performed at the VMAs in 2021.
Olivia Rodrigo to Perform at the Video Music Awards
Billboard reports that Rodrigo will take the stage during this year’s VMAs, set to air live from Prudential Center in New Jersey on Tuesday, September 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. It’s not clear yet what she’ll sing, but it seems likely she’ll perform her hit song “Vampire.”
The track was the lead single for her new album Guts. It has six nominations at this year’s VMAs — Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Song of Summer, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. In 2021, the singer performed her song “Good 4 U” at the event and walked away with three awards, including Best New Artist.
Other performers set to take the stage on Tuesday include Demi Lovato, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, and Lil Wayne. Shakira will be receiving the Video Vanguard Award and will also perform. Meanwhile, Diddy will accept the Global Icon Award.
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Rodrigo Has a New Album Out Called Guts
On Friday, Rodrigo released her sophomore album, titled Guts. It’s a follow-up to her debut album Sour, which was released in 2021. The project was preceded by the release of two singles, “Vampire” and “Bad Idea Right?”
Upon the album’s release, Rodrigo took to Instagram to share a handwritten note with fans. She wrote, “I feel excited, nervous, proud, but mostly I feel so grateful.” Rodrigo went on to thank “everyone who has so generously supported me over the past few years.”
Have you listened to Rodrigo’s new album yet? What do you think? Are you excited to see her perform on the VMAs stage next week? Let us know in the comments below.
