Shakira to perform, receive Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs - UPI.com

Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Shakira will be honored at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV confirmed Monday that Shakira, 46, will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the awards show in September.

The Video Vanguard Award recognizes outstanding contributions and impact on music video and popular culture.

Shakira, a Columbian singer, will be the first South American artist to receive the award and the second Latina artist following Jennifer Lopez.

Previous recipients also include Rihanna, Pink, Missy Elliott and Nicki Minaj.