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My Picks for The 2018 VMA’s
MTV announced the VMA nominees for 2018. While Cardi B and and The Carters were top nominees, Childish Gambino “This Is America” was one of my top picks, even getting my vote for video of the year. Another standout to me was Drake’s “God’s Plan.”
Some categories I didn’t vote for because I honestly didn’t see the videos, or I didn’t feel super knowledgeable about the category (such as best editing).
The VMA’s always has noteworthy moments, and hopefully this year will be no different. Check out my choices below.
Video of the Year:
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]
Camila Cabello – “Havana” [ft. Young Thug]
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Artist of the Year:
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
Song of the Year:
Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]
Camila Cabello – “Havana” [ft. Young Thug]
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Dua Lipa – “New Rules”
Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
Post Malone – “rockstar” [ft. 21 Savage]
Best New Artist:
Bazzi
Cardi B
Chloe x Halle
Hayley Kiyoko
Lil Pump
Lil Uzi Vert
Best Collaboration:
Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line – “Meant to Be”
Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]
The Carters – “APES**T”
Jennifer Lopez – “Dinero” [ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B]
Logic – “1-800-273-8255” [ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid]
N.E.R.D – “Lemon” [ft. Rihanna]
Best Pop Video:
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
Camila Cabello – “Havana” [ft. Young Thug]
Demi Lovato – “Sorry Not Sorry”
Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
P!nk – “What About Us”
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Best Hip Hop Video:
Cardi B – “Bartier Cardi” [ft. 21 Savage]
The Carters – “APES**T”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
J. Cole – “ATM”
Migos – “Walk It Talk It” [ft. Drake]
Nicki Minaj – “Chun-Li”
Best Dance Video:
Avicii – “Lonely Together” [ft. Rita Ora]
Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – “One Kiss”
The Chainsmokers – “Everybody Hates Me”
David Guetta & Sia – “Flames”
Marshmello – “Silence” [ft. Khalid]
Zedd & Liam Payne – “Get Low (Street Video)”
Best Latin Video:
Daddy Yankee – “Dura”
J Balvin – “Mi Gente” [ft. Willy William]
Jennifer Lopez – “Dinero” [ft. DJ Khaled & Cardi B]
Luis Fonsi – “Échame La Culpa” [ft. Demi Lovato]
Maluma – “Felices los 4”
Shakira – “Chantaje” [ft. Maluma]
Best Rock Video:
Fall Out Boy – “Champion”
Foo Fighters – “The Sky Is A Neighborhood”
Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes”
Linkin Park – “One More Light”
Panic! at the Disco – “Say Amen (Saturday Night)”
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “Walk On Water”
Video With a Message:
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Dej Loaf and Leon Bridges – “Liberated”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Janelle Monáe – “PYNK”
Jessie Reyez – “Gatekeeper”
Logic – “1-800-273-8255” [ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid]
Best Cinematography:
Alessia Cara – “Growing Pains”
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Eminem – “River” [ft. Ed Sheeran]
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Best Direction:
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
Justin Timberlake – “Say Something” [ft. Chris Stapleton]
Shawn Mendes – “In My Blood”
Best Art Direction:
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
J. Cole – “ATM”
Janelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel”
SZA – “The Weekend”
Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do”
Best Visual Effects:
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”
Avicii ft. Rita Ora – “Lonely Together”
Eminem – “Walk On Water” [ft. Beyoncé]
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “All The Stars”
Maroon 5 – “Wait”
Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do”
Best Choreography:
Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]
Camila Cabello – “Havana” [ft. Young Thug]
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Dua Lipa – “IDGAF”
Justin Timberlake – “Filthy”
Best Editing:
Bruno Mars – “Finesse (Remix)” [ft. Cardi B]
The Carters – “APES**T”
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Janelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel”
N.E.R.D – “Lemon” [ft. Rihanna]
Taylor Swift – “Look What You Made Me Do”
Push Artist of the Year:
July 2018 – Chloe x Halle
June 2018 – Sigrid
May 2018 – Lil Xan
April 2018 – Hayley Kiyoko
March 2018 – Jessie Reyez
February 2018 – Tee Grizzley
January 2018 – Bishop Briggs
December 2017 – Grace VanderWaal
November 2017 – Why Don’t We
October 2017 – PRETTYMUCH
September 2017 – SZA
August 2017 – Kacy Hill
July 2017 – Khalid
June 2017 – Kyle
May 2017 – Noah Cyrus
The Weeknd Releases My Dear Melancholy, Merchandise For A Limited time
Following the March release of The Weeknd’s surprise EP, My Dear Melancholy, the Weeknd has released a limited edition merch collection for My Dear Melancholy, available only for this weekend. The collection features five different t-shirts, including the above rust color XO logo shirt. The two “oversized” fit shirts are $32 and the three regular fit shirts are $28. You can also get a digital download for the album and the album cover t-shirt for $32.
Shop this collection while you can here.
North Coast Music Festival Announces Its 2018 Line Up
Summer officially closes out with North Coast’s Labor Day Weekend festival. This weekend includes a mix of R&B, rap and EDM. I’m most excited about Miguel, dvsn and Cashmere Cat. Miguel is of course a big get for a festival, and I think is a great live performer. I feel like both dvsn and Cashmere Cat are underrated and I would love to see them live.
Get tickets to the festival here.
Top 5: Alessia Cara: Know-It-All
Photo by Ariana LaBarrie/fresh pair of iis
Alessia Cara is starting the next chapter of her career with “Growing Pains,” but it is important to reflect on where she has been with her debut album, Know-It-All. Here are my Top 5 for the album below.
“Here”
Her debut single has the moody R&B feel that I wish the album had more of. It solidified Cara as the “anti-social pessimist” underdog which we all feel like inside.
“I’m Yours”
Cara can’t be negative, no matter how hard she tries, when she’s falling in love. I love how in the song, she still tried to keep an attitude, but despite her best efforts, keeps falling. An interesting take on a love song.
“Four Pink Walls”
The only song Cara wrote by herself on her debut album, “Four Pink Walls” in actually the strongest song lyrically, showing off Alessia’s potential. It definitely is an anthem for anyone that had a dream that seemed unreachable.
“Wild Things”
Know-It-All seems to be the soundtrack to the underdogs, but in this song highlights that you aren’t alone. I love the “yayayaya” chant in the background.
“River Of Tears”
The amount of pain, vulnerability and frustration that Alessia Cara shows on the song is great. With just a piano, her voice and emotions, Cara showed that she didn’t need a lot of background noise to get her message across.
Check out the entire album below.
My Lolla 2018 Schedule
Thursday:
Thu 08/02/18 5:15 PM – Jaden Smith, American Eagle
Thu 08/02/18 5:45 PM – BILLIE EILISH, Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Thu 08/02/18 6:45 PM – KHALID, Bud Light
Thu 08/02/18 6:50 PM – Madison Beer, BMI
Thu 08/02/18 7:45 PM – A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, American Eagle
Thu 08/02/18 7:45 PM – Camila Cabello, Lake Shore
Thu 08/02/18 8:30 PM – TRAVIS SCOTT, Bud Light
Highlight of the day:
Khalid
I’ve been trying to see him perform several times and keep missing it, so I’m excited for him to play songs off American Teen and his several collabs.
Song I Hope Is Performed:
“Saved”
Friday:
Fri 08/03/18 12:50 PM – Clairo, American Eagle
Fri 08/03/18 2:30 PM – Taylor Bennett, Perry’s
Fri 08/03/18 3:30 PM – Bebe Rexha, Lake Shore
Fri 08/03/18 4:30 PM – TYLER, THE CREATOR, Grant Park
Fri 08/03/18 5:30 PM – Alina Baraz, Lake Shore
Fri 08/03/18 6:45 PM – Post Malone, Bud Light
Fri 08/03/18 7:45 PM – BROCKHAMPTON, American Eagle
Fri 08/03/18 8:30 PM – BRUNO MARS, Grant Park
Highlight Of The Day:
Alina Baraz
While I’m sure Bruno will put on a great show, I’m looking forward to up-and-comer Alina Baraz’s set. I’ve been loving her EP, The Color of You.
Song I Hope Is Performed:
“I Don’t Even Know Why Though”
Saturday:
Sat 08/04/18 4:45 PM – LL COOL J, Bud Light
Sat 08/04/18 5:15 PM – GOLDLINK, American Eagle
Sat 08/04/18 5:30 PM – Carly Rae Jepsen, Lake Shore
Sat 08/04/18 6:30 PM – Daniel Caesar, American Eagle
Sat 08/04/18 6:30 PM – Logic, Grant Park
Sat 08/04/18 7:30 PM – Dua Lipa, Lake Shore
Sat 08/04/18 8:30 PM – THE WEEKND, Grant Park
Highlight Of The Day:
The Weeknd
Saturday, in my opinion, is the best day. It was hard to pick a highlight, but I’ve seen The Weeknd live before and with his massive catalog of hits, this will be the highlight of Lolla.
Song I Hope Is Performed:
“Crew Love”
Sunday:
Sun 08/05/18 2:50 PM – Jessie Reyez, American Eagle
Sun 08/05/18 3:30 PM – KALI UCHIS, Lake Shore
Sun 08/05/18 4:00 PM – Knox Fortune, American Eagle
Sun 08/05/18 4:30 PM – Lykke Li, Grant Park
Sun 08/05/18 5:00 PM – Gucci Mane, Bud Light
Sun 08/05/18 7:00 PM – Lil Uzi Vert, Bud Light
Sun 08/05/18 9:00 PM – Playboi Carti, American Eagle
Highlight Of The Day:
Overall seems like a pretty chill day. I’ve heard good things about Kali Uchi so I’m looking forward to checking her out the most.
Songs I Hope Is Performed:
Her part on “Get You,” but would love to be introduced to new music.
All The Degrassi Actors Who Were In The “I’m Upset Video” and Their Last IMDb Credit
Drake released the video for his new single “I’m Upset” that is his high-school reunion…at Degrassi.
Like any high school reunion, it is good to check in to what people have been doing. Here is every cameo in the video and their last IMDb credit.
Jimmy and Spinner
Last IMDb credit:
Anchor Man 2: The Legend Continues (2013) Jimmy
Degrassi The Next Class (2016) Spinner
Ellie, Marco, Paige
Last IMDb credit:
UnReal (2018) Ellie
Degrassi The Next Class (2016) Marco
Killer High (filming) Paige
Craig
Last IMDb credit:
Designated Survivor (2016-2018)
Terri
Last IMDb credit:
Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2004)
Hazel
Last IMDb credit:
The Number: The Reboot (2016-2017)
Ashley
Last IMDb credit:
Ms. Kwan and Archie “Snake” Simpson
Last IMDb credit:
The Adventures of Napkin Man! (2015) -Ms. Kwan
Very Very Valentine (2018) -Archie
Rick
Last IMDb credit:
Toby
Last IMDb credit:
Jay and Silent Bob
Last IMDb credit:
Jay and Silent Bob Get a Reboot (announced) -Jay
Moose Jaw (announced as producer) -Silent Bob
Derek and Danny
Last IMDb credit:
Charlie Muse (post production) -Derek
Goalie (filming) -Danny
Connor
Last IMDb credit:
Degrassi: The Next Generation (2008-2015)
Emma and Manny:
Last IMDb credit:
Degrassi The Next Class (2016) (Emma)
Paint It Red (in post production) (Manny)
Mia
Last IMDb credit:
Lucky Day (in post production)
Liberty
Last IMDb credit:
Degrassi The Next Class (2016)
Jane
Last IMDb credit:
Check out the full video below.
Top Five: Ariana Grande Shares Her Top 5 Songs From Dangerous Woman and My Everything
Ariana Grande is known for interacting with her fans on Twitter, but she gave us some insider information on her favorite songs.
A fan asked Ariana Grande what her top five for Dangerous Woman was. She replied.
be alright
dw
lmly
s2s
kb / fb i tink— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 13, 2018
Ariana Grande’s Top 5 For Dangerous Woman
“Be Alright”
“Dangerous Woman”
“Let Me Love You”
“Side To Side”
“Knew Better/Forever Boy”
A fan followed up with asking what her Top Five were for her sophomore album, My Everything
only one
be my baby
best mistake
byhrb
and ydkm ….. i tink— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 13, 2018
Ariana Grande’s Top 5 For My Everything
“Only One”
“Be My Baby”
“Best Mistake”
“Break Your Heart Right Back”
“You Don’t Know Me”
A few day later she shared her top five for Yours Truly
oh fuck uhhh
honeymoon ave
lovin it
daydreamin
you’ll never kno
right there— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) June 18, 2018
Ariana Grande’s Top 5 For Yours Truly
“Honeymoon Ave”
“Lovin’ It”
“Daydreaming”
“You’ll Never Know”
“Right There”
I decided to share my top five for each of her album.
My Top 5 For Yours Truly
“Honeymoon Avenue”
“Baby I”
“Right There”
“Lovin’ It”
“The Way”
My Top 5 For My Everything
“Break Free”
“Best Mistake”
“Be My Baby”
“Break Your Heart Right Back”
“Love Me Harder”
My Top 5 Dangerous Woman
“Be Alright”
“Into You”
“Sometimes”
“Bad Decisions”
“Knew Better/Forever Boy”
*Honorable mention to accapela version of Dangerous Woman
My favorite album is Yours Truly because I love the old school, Babyface feel. I really miss her collaborations with Big Sean, but my favorite collab partner of her’s is Cashmere Cat. His single “Adore” featuring her vocals is probably her best song.
Her album, Sweetener, is due out in August and below is a playlist of Grande’s favorite songs from her albums. Check out a playlist of Grande’s favorite songs below.
Nicki Minaj and Future Announce Joint Tour: NICKIHNDRXX
In anticipation of the August 10 release of her new album, Queen, Nicki Minaj announced a joint tour with Future. Nicki hasn’t been on tour since 2015-2016 for The Pinkprint Tour, so it is exciting to see what she does. Nicki will also be headlining the Made In America festival this year with Post Malone. Future is new stranger to joint tour, he went on the Summer ’16 with Drake two summers ago.
Check out the dates above.
All The Surprise Acoustic Songs On Taylor Swift’s reputation Tour (So Far) and Suggested Songs She Should Play
Taylor Swift likes to give her fans a little surprise during each concert. The 1989 tour was known for its surprise guests during “Style,” but the reputation tour is known for its surprise acoustic song during each show. Below is a running lists of songs that have been performed thus far, and some suggestions for new songs to add to the list.
“All Too Well”-Red
Glendale, Ariz., May 8;
“Wildest Dreams”-1989
Santa Clara, Calif., May 11
“The Best Day”-Fearless
Santa Clara, Calif., May 12
“Red”-Red
Pasadena, Calif., May 18
“All Too Well”-Red
Pasadena, Calif., May 19
“Holy Ground”-Red
Seattle, Wash., May 22
“Teardrops on My Guitar”-Taylor Swift
Denver, Colo., May 25
“Our Song”-Taylor Swift
Chicago, June 1
“22”-Red
Chicago, June 2
“I Knew You Were Trouble.”-Red
Manchester, England, June 8
“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”-50 Shades Darker Soundtrack
Manchester, England June 9
“Mean”-Speak Now
Dublin, Ireland June 15
“How You Get The Girl”-1989
Dublin, Ireland June 16
“So It Goes…”-reputation
London, England June 22
“Fifteen”-Fearless
London, England June 23
“Mine”-Speak Now
Louisville, Kentucky June 30
“Sparks Fly”-Speak Now
Columbus, Ohio July 7
“State of Grace”-Red
Landover, Maryland July 11
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
“Never Grow Up”-Speak Now
Philadelphia, PA July 13
“Treacherous”-Red
Philadelphia, PA July 14
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
“Babe”-Sugarland single
Cleveland, OH July 17
“Welcome To New York”-1989
East Rutherford, NJ July 20
“Fearless”-Fearless
East Rutherford, NJ July 21
“Enchanted”-Speak Now
East Rutherford, NJ July 21
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
“22”-Red
Foxborough, MA July 26
Foxborough, MA July 26
“Change”-Fearless
Foxborough, MA July 27
Foxborough, MA July 27
“Ours”-Speak Now (Deluxe Edition)
Foxborough, MA July 28
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
“Out Of The Woods” –1989
Toronto, ON August 3
“Come Back…Be Here”-Red (Deluxe Edition)
Toronto, ON August 4
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
“A Place In This World”-Taylor Swift
Pittsburgh, PA August 7
“This Love”-1989
Atlanta, GA August 10
“The Lucky One”-Red
Atlanta, GA August 11
“Invisible”-Taylor Swift
Tampa, FL August 14
“Breathe”-Fearless
Miami Gardens, FL August 18
Miami Gardens, FL August 18
“Better Man”-Little Big Town cover (she wrote the song)
*also performed “Tim McGraw” with a full band with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
Nashville, TN August 25
“Jump Then Fall”-Fearless (Platinum Edition)
Detroit, MI August 28
Detroit, MI August 28
“Begin Again”-Red
Minneapolis, MN August 31
“Tied Together With A Smile”-Taylor Swift
*Also played “So It Goes..” instead of “Dancing With Our Hands Tied”
Minneapolis, MN September 1
“The Story of Us”-Speak Now
Kansas City, MO September 8
“Forever & Always”-Fearless
Indianapolis, IN September 15
“Hey Stephen”-Fearless
St. Louis, MO September 18
“Speak Now”-Speak Now
New Orleans, LA September 22
New Orleans, LA September 22
“Wonderland”-1989 (Deluxe Edition)
Houston, TX September 29
Houston, TX September 29
“White Horse”-Fearless
Arlington, TX October 5
“All Too Well”-Red
Arlington, TX October 6
Songs by Album, So Far
Taylor Swift-6 (counting “Tim McGraw,” which was not acoustic)
Fearless-9
Speak Now-8
Red-10 (Not counting “All Too Well” three times or “22” twice)
1989-6
reputation-1
Other-3
Songs That Should Be Added To The Set
“I Almost Do”–Red
While everyone applauds “All Too Well” as Red’s saddest moment, I find “I Almost Do” as the underrated ruby of Red. The sadness of reminiscing about a lost love while also letting it go because it would hurt too much to try again is vulnerable Taylor at her best.
“Breathe”–Fearless (Finally played August 18!)
Many below think this song is about a romantic relationship, its actually about the end of a friendship. A different territory for Taylor that should be highlighted during her concert.
“Enchanted”–Speak Now (Finally played July 22!)
What I love about this song is the journey that it takes you on. You feel that you are on the date that this song is inspired by, and I’ve always confused about why this song wasn’t a single.
“Everything Has Changed”–Red
The song is meant to be played on a guitar, and I feel like it will fit into the quiet, low key moment that the acoustic set is. Bonus points if she brings Ed Sheeran out for it.
“Hey Stephen”-Fearless (Finally played September 18!)
I always thought this was a adorable song, and I think it would be cute for the audience to sing along with the humming.
Camila Cabello is also a fan of this song, talking to TRL that it is a song that soundtracked her life.
