Golden 1 Center Performers Take Over The 2018 Video Music Awards
By Amanda Maxwell
It has been quite the year for music videos and new anthems. 2018 gave us, “God’s Plan,” “No Tears Left to Cry,” “In My Blood,” and “Finesse,” all of which are nominated for Video Music Awards. The nomination list is stacked with some of our favorite past and upcoming Golden 1 Center artists — not only have they been nominated but many are set to perform!
Just days after dropping her new album Queen, Nicki Minaj will hit the stage to perform at the VMAs. It will be her first solo performance since 2015, and we can’t help but wonder what the queen of rap will bring.
Other artists like Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Logic, and J-Lo are also set to perform throughout the evening!
As we count down the days until the epic award show, see the Golden 1 Center artists who were nominated and watch their videos below:
Video of the Year
Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry"
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B - "Finesse (Remix)"
The Carters - "APES**T"
Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
Best New Artist
Hayley Kiyoko
Song of the Year
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B - "Finesse (Remix)"
Ed Sheehan - "Perfect"
Best Collaboration
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Best Pop Video
Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry"
Ed Sheehan - "Perfect"
P!nk - "What About Us"
Shawn Mendes - "In My Blood"
Best Hip Hop Video
The Carters – “APES**T”
J. Cole - "ATM"
Nicki Minaj - "Chun-Li"
Best Dance Video
The Chainsmokers - "Everybody Hates Me"
Best Rock Video
Foo Fighters - "The Sky Is A Neighborhood"
Imagine Dragons - "Whatever It Takes"
Panic! At The Disco - "Say Amen (Saturday Night)"
Best Cinematography
Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry"
The Carters – “APES**T”
Eminem ft. Ed Sheehan - "River"
Shawn Mendes - "In My Blood"
Best Direction
The Carters – “APES**T”
Ed Sheehan - "Perfect"
Justin Timberlake ft. Chris Stapleton – “Say Something”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Best Art Direction
The Carters – “APES**T”
J. Cole - "ATM"
Best Visual Effects
Ariana Grande - "No Tears Left to Cry"
Kendrick Lamar & SZA - "All The Stars"
Maroon 5 - "Wait"
Best Choreography
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B - "Finesse (Remix)"
The Carters – “APES**T”
Justin Timberlake - "Filthy"
Best Editing
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B - "Finesse (Remix)"
The Carters – “APES**T”
The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20. Make sure to tune in to watch all your favorite Golden 1 Center artists and many more take the stage and take home the coveted “Moon Person” award!