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Shakira looks set to put on a jaw-dropped performance at this year\u2019s MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) if her rehearsal photos are anything to go by.<\/p>\n
The 46-year-old music icon is set to perform at the prestigious ceremony alongside the likes of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo.<\/p>\n
Hosted by Nicki Minaj, artists such as Taylor Swift, SZA, and Sam Smith are all up for accolades. <\/p>\n
Ahead of her performance, the Waka Waka hitmaker gave fans a glimpse into her performance by showing off her incredible flexibility.<\/p>\n
The singer could be seen contorting herself on the floor before grabbing a silver guitar and taking to the microphone.<\/p>\n
She can even be seen with her legs wrapped around her head in the jaw-dropping photos which she posted to her Instagram page.<\/p>\n
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\u2018Guess which song this pose is from? \ud83d\udc40 can\u2019t wait for Tuesday! #VMAs,\u2019 she captioned the post, with the official VMAs account commenting: \u2018Literally counting the minutes !!!!\u2019<\/p>\n
At the ceremony, she will be honoured with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award which celebrates \u2018outstanding contributions\u2019 and \u2018profound impact\u2019 on popular culture.<\/p>\n
Speaking in a press release, Bruce Gilmer, Paramount President of Music, described Shakira as a \u2018true global force\u2019 before she is presented with the award, whose recipients include Madonna, Rihanna, and Beyonce.<\/p>\n
\u2018Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire and influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
\u2018She\u2019s a trailblazer for women around the world and one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,\u2019 he continued.<\/p>\n
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\u2018Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level,\u2019 he concluded.<\/p>\n
Taylor Swift leads the charge at this year\u2019s award show with eight nominations, followed closely by All The Stars hitmaker SZA with six.<\/p>\n
A staggering 35 artists are nominated for the first time this year, with Kim Petras making the shortlist for five prizes; all for her Sam Smith collaboration Unholy.<\/p>\n
In addition, newcomers Metro Boomin and Rema are up for three awards each, while Ayra Starr, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Peso Pluma,\u00a0Renee Rapp,\u00a0and Yung Miami are all in the running for two accolades.<\/p>\n