Simply hours forward of this yr’s MTV Video Music Awards, a supposed leak to the media reveals that NSYNC can be reuniting and presenting at this yr’s ceremony, having final reunited on the 2013 VMAs.
It’s an enormous evening for music on the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards with a veritable celeb who’s who. In preparation for the discharge of the brand new animated Trolls movie during which NSYNC has been rumored to be reuniting (Justin Timberlake has lengthy voiced the collection’ predominant character, Department), a so-called “leak” to the media reveals that members Justin Timberlake, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick can be reuniting a lot earlier than anticipated — tonight on the 2023 VMAs.
The group final reunited on the 2013 VMAs, however rumors and sightings of three of the 5 members in New York Metropolis forward of tonight’s VMAs ceremony have surfaced. ET experiences that NSYNC can be presenting tonight as properly, together with French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Ashanti, Billy Porter, Fats Joe, Nelly Furtado, Saweetie, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, and a slew of different celebs.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion may even be reuniting for a debut efficiency of their newly launched single, “Bongos.” Nicki Minaj returns to the VMAs stage because the evening’s emcee and for a efficiency of her newest single, “Final Time I Noticed You.” The Bacardi-sponsored finale will function iconic hip-hop tracks carried out by DMC, Doug E. Contemporary, Grandmaster Flash and the Livid 5, LL Cool J, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj.
Different performances embrace Olivia Rodrigo, Anitta, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin, and Stray Youngsters. Sean “Diddy” Combs can be honored with the World Icon Award, whereas Shakira can be introduced with the Video Vanguard Award, and each may even carry out throughout the awards present for the primary time in almost 20 years.
This yr’s VMAs will see a record-setting 35 first-time nominees, with artists together with GloRilla, Ice Spice, Metro Boomin, Pink Pantheress, and plenty of others up for consideration — the 2023 VMAs air on MTV on Tuesday, September 12, at 8 PM ET.