The MTV Video Music Awards are being presented on Sunday.

Doja Cat opened the show with a nod to the MTV of old, appearing on a big screen dressed as Max Headroom, a fictional character from the 1980s who was billed as “the world’s first ‘computer-generated’ host.” Then famed musician Kenny G. played her on stage to perform her single, “Jealous Type.” The performance was a throwback to the music videos of the 1980s, right down to a keyboard guitar.

Going into the night, Lady Gaga led among nominees with 12, followed by Bruno Mars with 11; Kendrick Lamar with 10; and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter , tied with eight each.

It marks the third time the “Abracadabra” singer has led VMA nominations, having previously done it in 2010 with 13 nods and in 2020 when she tied with nine. She won the

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