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Detroit art murals have been given the 3D treatment. The Electrify Detroit Immersive Gallery is free to check out all month long.
Detroit Murals Get 3D Treatment
Murals are a huge thing here in Detroit. Well, now they’re being transformed into 3D realities at the first ever Electrify Detroit Immersive Art Gallery. There’s going to be more than 20 interactive, augmented reality mural experiences. It sounds really cool. So, if art is your thing that’s going down at the First National building over by Campus Martius. It’s happening the entire month of September from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM daily and is free and open to the public. If you’re hanging around downtown, go check that out.
Nelly and Ashanti dated for almost a decade until they broke up in 2013. Now, a decade later, they’re a couple once more.
Nelly Confirms Worst Kept Secret About Him & Ashanti
Nelly has confirmed that he and Ashanti are together again. We’ve already known that they are back together but he recently had a chance to speak about it. Ashanti showed up at the VMAs last night with a little purse with their picture on it. It was actually a picture that they took together at the VMAs 20 yeas ago. Here’s Nelly talking about their relationship… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul4t6jVdcKs
Diddy poses with the Global Icon Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. As always, a lot went down at the VMAs.
Things That Went Down At The VMAs
Speaking of the VMAs, a lots of things went down. The Best Hip-Hop Award went to Nicki Minaj for “Super Freaky Girl”. Song of the Year went to Taylor Swift for “Antihero”. Diddy did perform with his son, Keisha Cole and Yung Miami was out there with him as well. And then I saw this clip that supposedly Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake were beefing backstage. I guess because she was very animated in the way she was talking to him so everybody thought that they were arguing, but that’s not true. A rep explained that Justin said, ‘It’s so nice to meet you’ and she replied, ‘No, no, no. This doesn’t count. We got to meet proper’. You know, not just like backstage, because she’s a huge fan of his. And then the outfits. I love what Megan Thee Stallion was wearing. She looked so good. So did Selena Gomez, Carol G and Cardi. I didn’t get to see everybody, but did anyone ask Saweetie what the hell she was wearing? It was like Wilma from the Flintstones with these big plastic bones. Very weird. I’m intrigued. Get the a full VMAs recap right here… https://1051thebounce.com/listicle/taylor-swift-dominated-2023-mtv-vma-winners-list/
2023 MTV VMAs Hottest Red Carpet Looks
The 2023 MTV VMAs took place at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center Tuesday (September 12) night. Nicki Minaj returns to “host” and perform, marking the second time the “Barbie World” rapper will take the stage. According to a source at MTV familiar with the awards show, no one can labeled as a “host” because of the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. In addition to Minaj’s emceeing duties, she’ll also perform her newest single, “Last Time I Saw You” for the very first time.
Sean “Diddy” Combs will be honored with the Global Icon Award and perform his greatest hits. The artist will receive the third-ever Global Icon Award, which MTV says “celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career and continued influence have achieved a unique level of global success in music and beyond.” Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award and will also perform at the awards show for the first time since 2006. Performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy, Måneskin and K-Pop boy band Stray Kids are among the artists set to take the stage.
Taylor Swift leads the nominations this year with eight nods altogether, followed by six for SZA. For the coveted Video of the Year, Swift’s “Anti-Hero” will face off against SZA’s “Kill Bill,” Doja Cat’s “Attention,” Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers,” Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” and Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy.”
The 39th annual awards show begins at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast simultaneously on VH1, MTV2, Comedy Central, CMT, BET, BET Her, Paramount Network, and Nickelodeon. Those who use streams can tune in live on DirecTV and Paramount+ apps. The first MTV Video Music Awards show took place on September 14, 1984
and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Take a look below at the hottest looks of the VMA red carpet.
Fat Joe
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The rapper evoked his inner moon man but made it fashionable. Joe wore an all-white ensemble, even matching his glasses to the crisp white motif. We love how his coat drapes over his pants, elongating his figure.
Saweetie
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The "My Type" rapper took a page out of 'The Flinstones' with this prehistoric fashion look. Saweetie's sparkly pink gown featured two unusual accessories -- two large bones by her neck and waist. She said the inspiration behind her look is "fashion when it first started: Cavemen."
Demi Lovato
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The ""Heart Attack" singer wore an edgy leather look to the 2023 VMAs. The pop star-turned-alt-rocker took her aesthetic to the next level with an oversized leather jacket featuring pointy shoulder pads. Underneath it all, she wore a leather mini-dress to match.
Doja Cat
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The "Attention" singer and rapper got lots of attention at the awards show, leaving little to the imagination with this fittingly spooky outfit. With Halloween next on everyone's minds, Doja wore this shredded, white ensemble carefully draped over her mostly nude body.
Olivia Rodrigo
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The rising pop star gave the look of a winner with this simple, yet elegant silver gown. The "vampire" singer kept her hair simple down, parted down the middle, while her floor-length silver gown featured minimalist straps, giving her a more mature look.
Megan Thee Stallion
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Meg gave edgy and sophisticated vibes with this caged mesh black strapless gown. Showing off her rockin' body, the "Cognac Queen" rapper accessorized her look with a sparkling laced choker and matching bracelet.
Karol G
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The "TQG" singer kept things playful and girly with this nude lace look. Pairing the look with a long cape, the Colombian artist wore her ombre-pink hair down and wavy for a mermaid vibe.
Chloe Bailey
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The "Have Mercy" singer stood out from the rest of the attendees, who wore delicate shades of pink and white. We love how she opted for this shredded denim ensemble, giving us loads of texture.
Bebe Rexha
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The "I'm Good" singer wasn't sure about attending the awards show at first due to anxiety, but we are sure glad she showed up. Rexha put her best foot (or butt) forward in this leather dress featuring cutouts over her derrière.
Cardi B
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The "JEALOUSY" rapper resembled the awards show's moon man trophy, but we're not mad at it. Her gown and arm cuffs feature chunks of metal, giving major edginess. We appreciate how Cardi always understands the assignment and goes all out for any event.
Shakira
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Shakira glowed in this backless gold sequin ensemble, matching her golden curly locks. The "Beautiful Liar" singer's dress hugs her figure perfectly and features a thigh-high slit. The Video Vanguard award winner brought along her two sons, Milan and Sasha as her dates to the award show.
Sabrina Carpenter
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The "Nonsense" singer's dress is giving us everything we needed on this red carpet. We love the layering of fabrics, from her sparkling silver corset, to her draping white overlay.
Nicki Minaj
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The hostess with the mostest gave the Barbz everything they needed with this baby pink bride look. The "Barbie World" rapper paired her satin corset with a lace veil, serving major sexy and sweet bride.
Taylor Swift
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The "Anti-Hero" pop star gave fans another edgy VMAs look. Swift wore an asymmetrical black gown featuring gold stud detailing across her torso and on one of her straps. With layered necklaces and a smoky eye, the musician took her edgy look to the next level.
PinkPantheress
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The "Boy's a Liar" singer was a bronzed mermaid goddess at Tuesday night's awards show. PinkPantheress' satin gown featured a lighter brown tulle tail, giving a dramatic look.
Selena Gomez
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The "Single Soon" singer showed how fiery hot she was with this sexy lace andfloral beaded gown. Gomez's eye-catching dress featured a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit.
Jonel Jaksa is the producer for The All-New Morning Bounce with Mean Jean and Shannon Renee. He’s been with 105.1 The Bounce since 2020 and has been in radio for over 20 years. He’s worked at several stations and in a wide array of radio formats, from hip-hop to rock to country music to sports talk, and is a three-time Michigan Association of Broadcasters award winner. As a content creator for 105.1 The Bounce, Jonel writes articles on hip-hop music, movies, WWE and pop culture.
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