Jennifer Lopez to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

Mitzi Santos

August 1, 2018

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  Photo credit: CBS News 8

  International Icon Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2018 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

  The Vanguard award recognizes accomplishments in music and film. She is also tapped to perform during the VMAs which will air live from Radio City Music Hall on August 20 according to Rolling Stone.

  Jennifer Lopez is also nominated in two VMA categories – Best collaboration and Best Latin for her “Dinero” video, which featured Cardi B and DJ Khaled.

  Aside from Jennifer Lopez, other nominees include Jay-Z and Beyonce, Childish Gambino, Drake and Cardi B who leads the 2018 VMA nomination pack with 10 nods, including Vidoe, Song and Artist of the Year, and Best New Artist as well as Best Collaboration on Bruno Mars’ “Finesse” Remix.

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