MTV VMAs to feature Cardi B, J. Lo and Aretha tribute

Cardi B will make her first public appearance as a mom at the MTV Video Music Awards, and it might be worth it: She could be the night’s big winner.

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The rapper is the top contender with 10 nominations. She will not be performing, but will open Monday’s show, which kicks off at 7pm MST from Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Cardi B and Bruno Mars are up for video of the year with “Finesse.” Other nominees for the top prize include Drake, Beyonce and Jay-Z, Childish Gambino, Camila Cabello and Ariana Grande.

Most of the top nominees, including Drake, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mars and Gambino, won’t attend the VMAs.

Performers include Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Shawn Mendes and Grande. Jennifer Lopez will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

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MTV also plans on honouring Aretha Franklin, who passed away last week.

A tribute to Aretha Franklin is currently being planned to take place at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday, August 20. The details, such as the exact performer(s), are not yet finalized. #VMAs pic.twitter.com/cCVtiUkfpy

— Music News & Rumors (@MusicNewsRumor) August 17, 2018

The MTV Video Music Awards take place tonight, August 20th, at 7pm MST.