News about Kehinde Wiley

Kehinde Wiley, whose portrait of the former president sits in the Smithsonian, was accused last month of a 'severe and violent' sexual assault in 2021 by Ghanaian artist Joseph Awuah-Darko. Black Lives Matter co-founder Derrick Ingram has also stepped forward with allegations that he was raped during an abusive four-month relationship with Wiley in 2021. But the artist called the claims 'baseless and defamatory' as he posted messages from Awuah-Darko on Instagram. 'What is motivating these individuals to hurl these disgusting allegations? Money? Fame? An insatiable need for attention? Who knows?' he wrote.

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were honoured with official portraits at an unveiling ceremony on Sept. 7 in the White House, as well as Sharon Sprung and Robert McCurdy, the artist behind the pair's likenesses. The Obamas' paintings are the first official portraits to be displayed to the White House Collection after then-President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush unveiled in 2012. The history-making paintings are also the first official White House portraits to include a Black president and first lady. Two official portraits are created for each president and first lady, according to White House tradition. "One set is created by and for the National Portrait Gallery, and the other set is funded by the White House Historical Association for the people's house," President of the White House Historical Association Stewart McLaurin said in a behind-the-scenes video. The Obamas' National Portrait Gallery portraits were unveiled back in 2018 and were created by Amy Sherald and Kehinde Wiley.

Donald Trump's political action committee will pay for his and Melania Trump's portraits at the Smithsonian Institution, which will be funded by a $650,000 donation from the Smithsonian Institution. It's the first time a political group has sponsored a former president's portrait for the museum in recent memory. Private contributions are usually paid for the paintings. However, Trump's portrait would mainly be funded by contributions from his MAGA supporters, who aided him in his political campaigns.

Did you hear? The 2021 MTV VMAs are tonight, and if you believed the lineup of nominees, hosts, and performers was so packed that there couldn't even be room for one more. There's always space for Busta Rhymes. At tonight's performance, the legendary New York rapper will make his return to the VMAs, his first stop in a career full of Moonperson nominations. The first of Rhymes's 16 noms dates back all the way to 1996, when his Hype Williams-helmed visual for "Woo-Hah!! Got It All in Check" received a nod from Breakthrough Video's editor.

This year, as every year, the 2021 VMAs honor the world's best and brightest performers, pushing musical and visual boundaries and captivated audiences. For example, so many of those actors started on a much smaller screen — TikTok is a cable television network. That's why MTV introduced the first-ever Trending: VMAs, honoring creators, designers, and comebacks, as well as what happens when they collide. tv TikTok's account is live on the MTV TikTok account today (September 10) beginning at 5 p.m. ET is a television broadcaster. Find the complete list of winners from the first awards show of its kind below.

Ed Sheeran debuted his latest single "Shivers," a caffeinated yet delicate bit of dance-pop that came a long way from the initial vampire vibes he sent out with "Bad Habits" when it dropped in late June. Here's some good news: Sheeran will appear at the 2021 VMAs in just two days — and he's taking his fizzy-crush new song with him. Both songs are scheduled to appear on his forthcoming fourth album, as well as "Visiting Hours," and they fit seamlessly in his wheelhouse, ostensibly sophisticated singer-songwriter styles that embrace the pop's vastsse. He's been in this space for a decade, he's been following a predictable route. It's also what makes Sheeran so popular, and it's something he'll do when he performs "Shivers" on the VMA stage.

Are you ready for Normani to take you to the wild side? The R&B-pop diva is back, and she's ready to shine in 2021 VMAs for another electrifying show. Normani will appear on the show for the first time since dunking all over the 2019 VMAs, with her debut solo single "Motivation." After that appearance, she found herself utilizing a full basketball court and stunning in velour; and since then, the artist has continued to push boundaries in her art, particularly thanks to the remarkably realistic movements in her latest "Wild Side" video. We can't wait to see how she'll perform in the song's debut on television.

Alicia Keys is back to the VMAs, this time with Swae Lee. "Lala," the pair's latest album, debuted today (September 9). According to a press release, Keys will perform "Girl on Fire" with Nicki Minaj and Olympian Gabby Douglas, as the iconic singer-songwriter's first appearance on the VMAs stage since she lit it up in 2012 with Nicki Minaj and Olympian Gabby Douglas.

We're just a few days away from the 2012 MTV VMA Awards, and as always, the awards show has gathered an all-star cast of celebrities to help lift the party to the stratosphere. The program expands to include the host(s) who have the important job of either giving Moonperson trophies or introducing the show's performances. And here's a rundown of presenters. This year, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, AJ McLean, Ashanti, Avril Lavigne, Billie Eilish, Billy Porter, Conor McGregor, Conor McGregor, Kevin Johnson, Conor McGregor, Bone Bailey, Conor McGregor, Billy Porter, Conor McGregor, Khaine Eilish, Billy Porter, Conor McGregor, Conor McGregor, Helen Lavigne, Billy Porter, Billy Porter, Billie Mavogue, Avamp;

Even before Doja Cat received the coveted Best New Artist award at last year's ceremony, she was a viral sensation on TikTok. And that formula has made it into a canon for emerging artists this year: Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, and many others' biggest and boldest hits have soared from the pandemic website that has defined the pandemic period. That's why, in the run-up to the VMAs on Sunday, September 12, MTV is presenting the first-ever Trending: VMAs award ceremony to highlight the innovators and artists who brought music and pop culture to our fingertips. On September 10, MTV TikTok's account will be broadcast live from the MTV TikTok account. The first-of-its-kind exhibition on Sunday will honor the breakthrough songs, the best throwbacks, and the top-notch collaborations that shattered the For You page.

Jack Harlow, The Kid Laroi, Ozuna, and Tainy are the latest musicians to be selected to appear at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, and Twenty One Pilots will appear at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, September 12. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Ozuna is back in the VMAs for the first time after starting it ablaze with Spanish pop artist Rosal'a in 2019 for a show called "La Funka," while the other three artists in this new batch, Jack Harlow, The Kid Laroi, and Tainy, are set to make their main-show debuts. And every one of them has had a smashing year and jaw-sing new tunes to celebrate.

Kim Petras, a German-born pop singer, declared the start of a new musical era with the release of her empowerment anthem "Future Starts Now" last Friday. And when she said it now, she meant it: Petras will perform her new single live at the 2021 VMA pre-show on Sunday, September 12. Petras' appearance at the awards ceremony will be her first appearance, and she is in good company. Rapper Polo G, who has been nominated for Best New Artist and Best Hip-Hop, will appear live on his No. 57. "Rapstar" is one of 1's hits. So will the seminal electronic supergroup Swedish House Mafia, which will perform a medley of the songs "It Gets Better" and "Lifetime," the trio's first new singles since 2013.

"I know that I can't live without you," says the author. Justin Bieber's 'Stay', his collaboration with The Kid Laroi, has landed it at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, where it now ranks at No. 67. 1. And it's just more evidence of Bieber's tenacity (pun intended) on display in the 2021 VMA nominations, where he's up for seven awards — the most of any artist.

The wait is over. Kacey Musgraves is making her MTV VMA debut. On September 12, the country-pop diva will debut her new song "Star-Crossed," a sweltering heartbreaker, on live from Barclays Center. If you can't wait that long, you're in luck: Musgraves' new single "Justified" is set to premiere on MTV and CMT on Monday (August 26) at 9 p.m. PT/12 a.m. ET and MTV Live, MTVU, CMT, and CMT Music, as well as the ViacomCBS billboard in Times Square, will be broadcast live on MTV, MTV Live, MTVU, CMT, and CMT Music.

Do you have your spacesuit ready? Thanks to none other than Planet Her pioneer Doja Cat, who will host this year's festival, the 2021 VMAs are about to take you to a whole new solar system. "I'm hosting the 2021 #VMAs this year," she posted on social media to announce her new position. Doja knows a thing or two about Moonperson trophies; at the 2020 show, which was hosted by Keke Palmer, she received the coveted Best New Artist award. This year, she's up for five awards, which she will add to her collection.