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music videos. “(Videos are) mini movies visualising the sheer fantasy of it all. And sometimes it’s just an excuse to bring the drama and do things I wouldn’t do in real life,” she said. The VMAs began airing on MTV in 1984 and became known for memorable moments such as an onstage kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears, and Gaga’s appearance in a raw meat dress. In other awards, folk-pop singer Alex Warren was named best new artiste. – Reuters

dreaming of being accepted equally for their hard work,” she said on stage. English singer Yungblud belted Crazy Train to kick off a musical tribute to late British rocker Ozzy Osbourne with Nuno Bettencourt on guitar. Aerosmith members Steven Tyler and Joe Perry joined for a rousing version of Mama, I’m Coming Home that had the audience waving their hands in the air. Mariah Carey received a lifetime achievement award and talked about the fun of making

to Grande. Sabrina Carpenter claimed best album for Short n’ Sweet. “I really don’t take for granted when you guys take the time out of your lives to listen to an album. “I’m just the luckiest girl in the world,” the pop singer said. APT. , a collaboration between Bruno Mars and K-pop singer Rose, won the VMA for Song of the Year. Rose, 28 and a member of the group Blackpink, dedicated her win to her 16-year-old “oddball” self. “This is a really big moment for 16-year-old me and for anyone else

this means to be rewarded for being an artiste, being rewarded for something that is already so rewarding,” Gaga said before dashing off to perform a concert at Madison Square Garden. Gaga’s win prevented Beyonce or Swift from emerging as the most-honoured artiste in VMA history. The pair remained tied at 30 VMAs each. The Poker Face songstress also landed best collaboration for Die with a Smile , a duet with Bruno Mars that had been in the running for the video award that went

This marks his fourth release this year, all leading up to his upcoming EP Dog Years , set to drop later this year. The new song exhibits LaRocca’s ability to effortlessly build a world around a single moment in time. The lyrics tell a story of his own insecurities, as he compares himself to a woman that is out of his league. Self-reflection sits at the centre of LaRocca’s artistry, and behind the lyrics to Normal Guy, there is something even deeper – a metaphor about the music industry. In an oversaturated landscape of uniquely talented artistes, it is easy to fall victim to imposter syndrome. Sonically, Normal Guy brings funkier stylings into play with shimmering chimes, retro keys and 70s-era guitar rhythms. It is reminiscent of all-time greats such as Fleetwood Mac and Steely Dan, and newer acts such as Still Woozy and Vulfpeck. On this single, LaRocca shared Normal Guy is a song about self deprecation and putting others on a pedestal – two bad habits of his that he has tried to unlearn over the last few years. “This song has really become a note to self to look in the mirror and be proud of the person I see, especially in the last year, after experiencing a lot of change and challenges in my personal life. “Recorded around the world – from P OP singer Ariana Grande claimed the top prize at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), and Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter scored major honours at a star-studded celebration of fan favourites in New York earlier this week. Grande won video of the year for Brighter Days Ahead , earning her the biggest award of the night at the fan-voted awards. “Art has been a safe space for me since I was a kid. I’m so grateful I get to do this,” she said as she held the MTV Moon Person trophy on stage at the UBS Arena. Minutes earlier, she took the best pop prize and thanked her father, who acted for the first time in the Brighter Days Ahead video. The Dandelion crooner called him “the best scene partner and dad in the world”. Lady Gaga was crowned Artiste of the Year at the start of the show, prevailing over VMA favourites Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Gaga, currently on tour with her album Mayhem , took the stage in a black and-purple ruffled gown with giant sleeves. “I cannot begin to tell you what o Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter also claim top VMA prizes

US music video director Christian Breslauer (left) and Grande accept the award for Video of the Year for Brighter Days Ahead . – PICS FROM AFP

Gaga wins Artiste of the Year.

Chris LaRocca drops new single ARTISTE, producer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris LaRocca recently released his new single Normal Guy .

Damiano David, Tyla to release Talk to Me ITALIAN pop rock artiste Damiano David is set to release his latest single Talk to Me on Friday, featuring collaborations from South African Grammy-winners Tyla and the legendary Nile Rodgers. Talk to Me . What made this spark even more exciting was knowing that the legendary [Nile] Rodgers thought the song worthy of adding his solo guitar. collected over 800 million global streams to date.

The album also led to a 2025 MTV VMA nomination for Best Long Form Video for David’s work on Funny Little Stories , along with an MTV Push Performance of the Year nomination for the single Next Summer . Following the success of the album, which featured collaborations with Suki Waterhouse and d4vd, Talk to Me is a natural result from the singer expanding his musical horizon with different voices in the industry.

“I always felt this song should be a duet and since I have been listening to [Tyla’s] Water a lot, I really wanted to have her sing it with me,” he said. Talk to Me , follows David’s debut solo album Funny Little Fears , featuring previously released singles, Born with a Broken Heart , Silverlines , Next Summer , Voices , Zombie Lady and The First Time . The album has

The track will unite David’s emotive lyricism, Tyla’s distinctive vocals and the unmistakable groove of Rodgers. David explained on social media that the single resulted from the anticipation of his upcoming tour. “I unexpectedly felt a new wave of inspiration that led me to write

LaRocca.

Mexico to Los Angeles, to my bedroom studio in Toronto – this song has truly taken on a life of its own and has a special place in my heart creatively and thematically, and serves as a constant reminder to always keep some room in my heart for myself.” Since the start of the year, LaRocca has welcomed three eclectic singles – Ladybug, Laundry Day and Slow Dance in the Diner. Each release has showcased a different style, from indie-pop to Americana, and poignant memories from a year that felt like a lifetime. LaRocca continues to dig deeper as he nears the EP, reaching inwards to share vulnerable truths with long-time fans and new listeners alike.

David is set to go on tour worldwide from September to December. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @DAMIANODAVID

Tyla. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @TYLA