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The explosive list of nominations for this year's MTV Video Music Awards is officially out, and it's a star-studded extravaganza with Taylor Swift, Doja Cat and SZA leading the electrifying pack. Leading the charge is none other than the sensational Taylor Swift, racking up an impressive eight nominations. Not far behind, the queen of cool SZA secures a well-deserved six nods, while the fierce and fabulous Doja Cat, along with musical powerhouses Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sam Smith, lock in an impressive five nominations each. Hold your breath, as this remarkable group of artists is also battling it out for the coveted ‘Video of the Year’ title. Brace yourselves for a surge of fresh energy as a sizzling 35 first-time nominees make their dazzling debut this year. Among this trailblazing bunch, you'll find names like Petras, Metro Boomin, Boygenius, Fletcher, Rema, Arya Starr, Burna Boy, Davido, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Kaliii, Peso Pluma, PinkPantheress, and Reneé Rapp, igniting the stage with their newfound star power. The 2023 VMAs is set to take place on 12th September at New Jersey’s famed Prudential Centre.

Breaking through the music stratosphere, BTS luminary V has just dropped the mic on his inaugural solo album, aptly christened 'Layover'. Big Hit Music, the maestros behind the magic, turned up the social media heat to officially stamp the album's arrival, scheduled to touchdown this September. Set your digital clocks because the electrifying ride kicks off from 8th September and beyond. 'Layover' is prepped to deliver a six-track symphony, with a soulful piano piece to serenade your senses. The sonic line-up are as follows: 'Rainy Days', 'Blue', 'Love Me Again', 'Slow Dancing', 'For Us', and a mesmerizing bonus of 'Slow Dancing (Piano Version)'. Hot off the press, the album bombshell detonates just days after spilling the beans that the BTS maestro was teaming up with the visionary vibes of Min Hee-jin, the creative mastermind steering the ship at NewJeans. Big Hit Music divulged to Sports Donga recently that the songbird was set to collaborate with none other than Min Hee-jin, the CEO of ADOR, NewJeans’ label. Brace yourselves for an artistic odyssey where Min Hee-jin is poised to orchestrate the entire symphony – from the soulful tunes to the choreography and promotion.

In a candid discussion, Ed Sheeran delves into his perspective on the integration of artificial intelligence into the music realm, describing the technology as "unconventional." The maestro behind 'Subtract' engaged in a conversation with Audacy, at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City. As the dialogue neared its conclusion, the topic shifted to Sheeran's familiarity with the surge of AI-powered music experiments that have taken social media by storm. “What I don’t understand about AI is like, for the last 60 years, Hollywood movies have been telling you, ‘Don’t do it’. And now everyone’s doing it,” he responded. “And I’m just like, ‘Have you not seen the movies where they kill us all?'” Sheeran continued: “Also, I just don’t know why you need it – if you’re taking a job away from a human being, I think that’s probably a bad thing. “The whole point of society is we all do jobs. If everything is done by robots, everybody’s gonna be out of work. I just find AI a bit weird. But ChatGPT… f*****g why not?”

In a heartwarming turn of events, Taylor Swift reached out to Alicia Keys' son with a touching note following their unforgettable time at a mesmerizing 'Eras Tour' concert. The enchanting moment was captured in a delightful clip that's making waves. Recently, Alicia Keys and her eight-year-old son, Genesis, had the time of their lives at Taylor Swift's electrifying gig at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The musical magic didn't stop there, as Keys, the powerhouse behind hits like 'Fallin",' took to TikTok to share a captivating two-minute video showcasing their incredible experience. This delightful clip isn't just your average show recap. It features heartwarming moments such as Genesis' first encounter with Swift in the audience during the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Fast forward, and we witness the young fan sharing a backstage moment with the pop sensation during the 'Eras Tour' extravaganza, all while soaking in the show's awe-inspiring performance alongside his mom. But wait, there's more! The real tear-jerking twist comes when Keys surprises Genesis with a very special delivery from none other than Taylor Swift herself. With a glint of excitement in her eyes, Keys lets Genesis in on the secret: "I've got something from Taylor – she made sure I got it, especially for you." As the anticipation builds, Genesis carefully opens the handwritten note from Taylor, unveiling its heartfelt contents while cruising back from the unforgettable concert.