Exactly a month ahead of the November 5 main event in Paris, the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) have announced their list of nominees for this year’s show.
Amapiano star Tyler ICU is among the nominees, thanks to the viral success of his hit amapiano single, ‘M’nike.’ Tyler is nominated under the category Best African Act alongside the likes of Diamond Platnumz, Burna Boy, Asake, and Libianca.
In acknowledgment of Afrobeats’ success globally, organizers have also introduced a brand new category, Best Afrobeats for its 2023 edition. Nigerian musicians Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, and French sensation Aya Nakamura are the category’s inaugural candidates.
Rema’s collaborative hit track ‘Calm Down’ with America’s Selena Gomez was also nominated in the Best Song and Best Collaboration categories. This comes after the single clinched Best Afrobeats at the recent MTV VMAs. Elsewhere, Taylor Swift leads the overall 2023 MTV EMAs nominations, followed by Olivia Rodrigo and SZA.
Swift, who was last year’s big winner, leads all nominees with seven nods, including Best Artist, Best Song, and Best Video. Rodrigo and SZA are just behind Swift with six nominations each, while Doja Cat, Måneskin, Miley Cyrus, and Nicki Minaj each have four.
Central Cee, FLO, Ice Spice, and PinkPanthress all have three each. FLO took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate. “3 MTV EMA NOMINATIONS WE’RE SCREAMING,” they wrote.
“We’re so thankful to be able to get this far with only our baby #thelead out!! You know we love you guys downnnn! Wouldn’t be possible without our flolifers❤️ GO VOTE GO VOTE!!”
In other news – Jenelle Evans and husband facing child neglect investigation
Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans and her husband David Eason are reportedly being investigated by police over suspected child neglect. The 31-year-old reality star reported her son Jace, 14, missing last week, and the teenager was eventually found safely by officers. However, it was the third time in weeks he had run away from his home the couple are now reportedly under investigation by police officers after Jace allegedly told officers that David, 35, had assaulted him.
The youngster was found with bruises on his neck and arms, and Child Protective Services has allegedly obtained footage from a Ring surveillance doorbell which claims to show an altercation involving Jace. Read More
