#1998 mtv video music awards

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1998 MTV Video Music Awards

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The Cranberries - Zombie 1994

"Zombie" is a protest song by Irish alternative rockband the Cranberries. It was written by the lead singer, Dolores O'Riordan, about the young victims of a bombing in Warrington, England, during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The song was released on 19 September 1994 as the lead single from the Cranberries' second studio album, No Need to Argue. While the record label feared releasing a too controversial and politically charged song as a single, "Zombie" reached number 1 on the charts of Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and Iceland, and spent nine consecutive weeks at number 1 on the French SNEP Top 100. It reached number 2 on the Ö3 Austria Top 40, where it stayed for eight weeks. The song did not chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart as it wasn't released as a single there, but it reached number 1 on the US Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. Listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J voted it number 1 on the 1994 Triple J Hottest 100 chart, and it won the Best Song Award at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards.

The Troubles were a conflict in Northern Ireland from the late 1960s to 1998. The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), an Irish republican paramilitary organisation, waged an armed campaign to end British rule in Northern Ireland and unite the region with the Republic of Ireland. Republican and Unionist paramilitaries killed more than 3,500 people, many from thousands of bomb attacks. One of the bombings happened on 30 March 1993, as two IRA improvised explosive devices hidden in litter bins were detonated in a shopping street in Warrington, England. Two people; Johnathan Ball, aged 3, and Tim Parry, aged 12, were killed in the attack. 56 people were injured. Ball died at the scene of the bombing as a result of his shrapnel-inflicted injuries, and five days later, Parry lost his life in a hospital as a result of head injuries. O'Riordan decided to write a song that reflected upon the event and the children's deaths after visiting the town: "We were on a tour bus and I was near the location where it happened, so it really struck me hard – I remember being devastated about the innocent children being pulled into that kind of thing. So I suppose that's why I was saying, 'It's not me' – that even though I'm Irish it wasn't me, I didn't do it. Because being Irish, it was quite hard, especially in the UK when there was so much tension." The song was re-popularised in 2023 after it was played after Ireland games at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. It was picked up by fans of the Irish team, with videos of fans singing the song in chorus accumulating hundreds of thousands of views on social media. This offended other Irishmen, who identified it as an "anti-IRA" anthem, and said that that the lyrics failed to consider their experience during the Troubles.

The music video, directed by Samuel Bayer, was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the heart of the Troubles with real footage, and in Dublin. To record video footage of murals, children and British Army soldiers on patrol, he had a false pretext, with a cover story about making a documentary about the peace-keeping efforts in Ireland. Bayer stated that a shot in the video where an SA80 rifle is pointed directly at the camera is a suspicious British soldier asking him to leave, and that the IRA were keeping a close look at the shoot, given "the British Army come in with fake film crews, getting people on camera.” While "Zombie" received heavy rotation on MTV Europe and was A-listed on Germany's VIVA, the music video was banned by the BBC because of its "violent images", and by the RTÉ, Ireland's national broadcaster. Instead, both the BBC and the RTÉ opted to broadcast an edited version focusing on footage of the band in a live performance, a version that the Cranberries essentially disowned. Despite their efforts to maintain the original video "out of view from the public", some of the initial footage prevailed, with scenes of children holding guns. In March 2003, on the eve of the outbreak of the Iraq War, the British Government and the Independent Television Commission issued a statement saying ITC's Programme Code would temporarily remove from broadcast songs and music videos featuring "sensitive material", including "Zombie". Numerous media groups complied with the decision to avoid "offending public feeling", along with MTV Europe. Since it violated the ITC guidelines, "Zombie" was placed on a blacklist of songs, targeting its official music video. The censorship was lifted once the war had ended. In April 2020, it became the first song by an Irish group to surpass one billion views on Youtube.

"Zombie" received a total of 91% yes votes!

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Chris Tucker & Shaquille O’Neal photographed by Jeff Kravitz during the ‘98 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, CA - September 07, 1998

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Marilyn Manson and Rose McGowan at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards

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The Black History of No Doubt 🖤🤍

In 1986, Eric Stefani and John Spence met and bonded over their love of the anti-racist UK ska movement while working at their local Dairy Queen.

With John on lead vocals and Eric on keyboard, they formed Apple Core. Which was later changed to No Doubt after Spence’s frequent use of the term became an inside joke for the group.

John Spence (Traci Vicars Brown)

This catchphrase also spawned an early track of the same name with Eric’s little sister Gwen Stefani and John Spence on vocals.

Gwen Stefani and John Spence (Traci Vicars Brown)

Spence was most notably known amongst early No Doubt fans for his infectious energy and on-stage back flips. Wherever Spence went, the rowdy youth of Orange County followed.

In the lead up to one of their biggest shows yet, the members of No Doubt were blindsided at the news of Spence’s untimely death.

On December 21st, 1987, John Spence had passed from a self inflicted gun wound at just 18 years old.

The band was devastated and played their show at the Roxy as a final goodbye, not only to John, but to the band he had co-created.

Early No Doubt Lineup Featuring John Spence

However, after deep thought and a break from the music, they ultimately decided that in the spirit of John and his love for music, that they’d continue on. Their first song without Spence being a tribute titled “Dear John”

“You're singin' in a band with a mic on in your hand

The way that you would sing really made me feel all grand

You left your friends alone, right upon this earth

I wish you would've seen how much life was worth…”

John Spence (Eric Keyes)

With Gwen Stefani still too timid to take over full time, trumpet player Alan Meade stepped up to take the space John Spence had once occupied.

Like Spence, Meade became quickly know for his amazing stage presence and spirit. With Meade and time, Gwen Stefani began to break out of her shell.

Alan Meade and Gwen Stefani

Although often mistaken for Spence in images and videos of live performances, Meade was so much more than simply a “replacement” for Spence.

Much of Gwen’s later vocalizations are adaptions of Meade’s choices in demo tapes of songs such as “Boucing Shoes”, “Get A Life”, and “Doormat” to name a few.

Another black performer that deeply influenced Gwen’s vocal style was ska icon and lead singer of The Selecter, Pauline Black

Pauline Black of The Selecter

Alan Meade’s time as the lead singer of No Doubt was short lived as the news of his then girlfriend’s teen pregnancy in 1988 led to his departure. He left the group to focus on his family, yet would regularly make surprise appearances at their shows and perform with them for a song or two.

The members of No Doubt and Alan Meade have stayed connected throughout the years and he eventually went on to join members of Save Ferris in the creation of a new ska group known as Starpool.

Gwen Stefani and Alan Meade during the Tragic Kingdom Era

In the early 90’s, Gabrial McNair and Stephen Bradley would join No Doubt as backing vocals and the “horn section” of the final lineup.

McNair and Bradley, often seen as a team, have maintained their musical relationship with Stefani the longest out of all the other members of No Doubt.

1998 MTV Music Video Awards

Being a part of her backing artists since the early 90’s with No Doubt and through all of her solo efforts as well.

The pair still performs with her to this day and are often not included in descriptions of No Doubt’s lineup, but all fans know that they are just as vital as the rest of them to the band’s massive success.

Gabrial McNair has also toured with Green Day, co-founded Olso in 2005, composed music for film & TV, and worked with multiple artists in-studio.

Stephen Bradley too has toured with Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, and Steel Pulse. He has also released solo work and is a talented photographer/videographer as well.

‘Rock Steady’ Jamaica Recording Sessions Crew

For their fifth album, Rock Steady, the band desired a Jamaican dance hall inspired sound, collaborating with numerous local artists/legends.

Including Bounty Killer, Lady Saw, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare (Sly & Robbie), to name a few.

This also marked the beginning of a lifelong musical partnership and friendship between Pharrell Williams (of The Neptunes at the time) and Gwen Stefani.

Gwen Stefani & Pharrell Williams for Vibe Magazine 2005 (Albert Watson)

In addition to the impressive list of collaborators on Rock Steady, the band also worked with one of Stefani’s greatest inspirations and favorite artist, Prince.

In the same year, she got to return the favor and provide backing vocals on his 2001 track “So Far, So Pleased”

“He was such a genius that you can’t believe he existed. I was onstage with No Doubt in Minneapolis in the Nineties, and I saw his silhouette in the audience. I was like, ‘How is this happening?’”

Gwen Stefani on Prince, Rolling Stone Magazine 2016

Since the band’s initial breakup, Stefani has collaborated with artists like Eve, Dr. Dre, Saweetie, Fetty Wap, Slim Thug, Andre 3000, Snoop Dogg, Akon, and most recently Shenseea on Sean Paul’s “Light My Fire”

Without the insurmountable talent of all of the artists covered in this post, No Doubt would not be the band it is today. The influence Black musicians have had on members of the band (of all racial backgrounds) is evident in their discography and should be recognized.

I wrote this post in hopes of highlighting the often forgotten side of No Doubt and to celebrate Black History Month, but every month is a good month to recognize Black excellence :) Thanks for reading!

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Madonna, oh Madonna, how can we forget the queen of pop who blessed us with unforgettable tunes like "Like a Virgin," "Material Girl," and "Vogue"? But hold on a second, let's talk about a topic we haven't covered yet: Madonna's fashion sense.

Now, we all know that Madonna has never shied away from making a fashion statement. Remember the cone bra she wore during her Blonde Ambition tour? Yeah, that's still etched in our memories. But let's be real, some of her fashion choices were questionable at best.

Take her 2003 MTV Video Music Awards performance, for example. She wore a purple leotard with matching boots, gloves, and a fedora hat. It looked like she raided Willy Wonka's wardrobe and forgot to look in the mirror before hitting the stage. And let's not forget her outfit at the 1998 Academy Awards, where she showed up wearing a kimono-inspired dress with a gold headpiece that made her look like a futuristic geisha.

But hey, who are we to judge? Madonna has always been a trendsetter, and we can't deny that some of her fashion choices have been iconic. Who can forget her all-black ensemble during her "Express Yourself" music video? And let's not forget her cone bra, which became a fashion trend in the 90s.

So, let's give it up for Madonna and her bold fashion choices. We might not always understand them, but we can't deny that she's always been ahead of the curve.

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For the week ending January 5, 1997, the video made its television debut on MTV.

"One in a Million" was directed by Paul Hunter and was filmed in Los Angeles. It depicts Aaliyah in various futuristic settings as she mingles with her crush.

'One In A Million' was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Single – Female for the 1998 Soul Train Music Awards.

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Fiona Apple

Fiona Apple, pianista, compositrice e cantautrice è tra le artiste più interessanti della sua generazione.

Tra i tanti premi e nomination ricevute, spiccano tre Grammy e due MTV Video Music Award.

Nel 2023 la rivista Rolling Stones l���ha inclusa tra le 200 cantanti più brave di tutti i tempi.

Ha composto ballate con liriche drammatiche e intimiste che testimoniano la sua personalità tormentata e i problemi psicologici cominciati dalla violenza sessuale subita a dodici anni da uno sconosciuto, nel garage di casa.

All’anagrafe Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart, è nata a New York il 13 settembre 1977, dall’unione tra Brandon Maggart e Diane McAfee, entrambi attori che si sono separati quando lei era ancora molto piccola.

A otto anni ha iniziato a suonare il piano e a undici ha scritto la sua prima canzone.

La sua ascesa artistica è iniziata quando, nel 1994, un’amica ha fatto ascoltare una sua cassetta a Kathryn Schenker (che ha prodotto anche Sting e Smashing Pumpkins), per la quale lavorava come babysitter, che le ha subito procurato un contratto con la Sony.

Ha esordito a soli diciotto anni con Tidal del 1996, disco di platino che ha venduto oltre tre milioni di copie solo negli Stati Uniti e con cui ha partecipato al primo festival tutto al femminile della storia, il celebre Lilith Fair. L’album ha riscosso subito un grande successo di pubblico e di critica e le ha portato il primo Grammy Award nella categoria Best New Artist in a Video per il brano Criminal.

Il suo carattere difficile e la resistenza ad accettare le leggi dello star system che la voleva sex-symbol a tutti i costi, mal si adeguavano alle sue ambizioni artistiche. Nel 1997, agli Mtv Video Music Awards, ritirando il Best New Artist Award, ha dichiarato che quel mondo faceva schifo e concluso con la frase della scrittrice Maya Angelou Go with yourself.

Nel 1999 è uscito il suo secondo album When The Pawn Hits The Conflicts He Thinks… che ha venduto oltre un milione di copie ottenendo il disco d’oro e portandole ulteriori candidature ai Grammy. Il disco è entrato nel Guinness dei Primati come album dal titolo più lungo mai entrato nelle classifiche statunitensi, è infatti, una poesia di 90 parole.

Tra i vari progetti collaterali, nel 1998 ha contribuito anche alla realizzazione della colonna sonora del film Pleasantville interpretando Across the Universe dei Beatles.

Il terzo album di inediti, Extraordinary Machine, è uscito nel 2005, portandole il disco d’oro, una candidatura ai Grammy e molte recensioni positive dalla critica. La casa discografica ne aveva bloccato l’uscita ritenendolo poco vendibile, allora venne distribuito in rete, tanto da mobilitare i suoi fans in una raccolta di firme e coniare lo slogan “FreeFiona!

Nel 2006 ha interpretato una cover di Sally’s song inclusa nell’edizione speciale della colonna sonora del film di Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas.

Nel 2011 ha partecipato all’album di cover in onore del cantante Buddy Holly, Rave on Buddy Holly, interpretando il famoso brano Everyday.

Nel 2012 ha pubblicato il quarto album, un altro titolo lunghissimo, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do, svettato subito alla terza posizione della classifica statunitense.

Dopo quasi otto anni di parziale assenza dalle scene musicali, nel 2020, ha pubblicato Fetch the Bolt Cutters, interamente registrato a casa sua, che è stato uno degli album maggiormente acclamati nella storia della musica, vincitore del Grammy Award al miglior album di musica alternativa nel 2021.

Fiona Apple ha iniziato come una tenera e languida cantautrice di storie intrise d’angoscia e malinconia, in eterna lotta con il music business, con un carattere difficile e ribelle che l’ha portata a porsi contro chi voleva affibbiarle etichette di bella, sexy e ricca. Oggi è un’artista che non ha dimenticato nulla, che ha imparato a convivere col caos dei suoi sentimenti, pronta ad accusare in pieno ogni nuova ferita. E ad apprezzarne morbosamente le ripercussioni.

Tra uscite di scena, silenzi infiniti e improvvisi ritorni, la sua carriera è un grande gioco di magia che continua a lasciarsi dietro applausi e commozione. Prosegue così come vuole lei, coi suoi tempi e la sua libertà.

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Gwen Stefani's most show-stopping looks from the 90s to now Part 1

1. The Tonight Show, 2022

2. 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, 2020

This has to be one of the most breathtaking gowns we have ever seen, making it by far one of Gwen Stefani's best-ever looks. Vintage-inspired and adorned with sacred hearts, it is timelessly gorgeous - and can even rival some of the best Met Gala looks of all time.

3. 48th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute, 2022

4. Hollywood Walk of Fame, 2023

5. Live 105's Not So Silent Night, 1995

6. The Voice - Season 22, 2022

7. Met Gala, 2022

8. Met Gala, 2019

9. MTV Video Music Awards, 1998

10. The Holiday Light Show, 2017

11. 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, 2014

12. Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2016

Pictured with her husband Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani is a vision in red. This gown is certainly daring but one that she pulls off effortlessly. From the petal details to her old Hollywood glam red lip and bob, it is an unforgettable style moment.

13. Vogue Fashion Awards, 2001

14. The Voice - Season 19, 2020

15. Visit to Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family", 2020

16. The Voice - Season 19, 2020

17. The 45th Annual GRAMMY Awards, 2003

18. LA Orpheum, 2015

19. Los Angeles Premiere of "The Aviator", 2004

20. Vogue Fashion Fund Event, 2012

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Aaliyah - Are You That Somebody? 1998

"Are You That Somebody?" is a song recorded by American singer and actress Aaliyah for the Dr. Dolittle soundtrack. It was written by Static Major and Timbaland, with the latter producing it, in addition to performing a guest rap. It is an R&B, pop, soul, and avant-funk song with hip hop influences. Its production also incorporates other instrumentals such as staccato guitars, beatboxing, and drum and bass. The Dr. Dolittle soundtrack was released on June 16, 1998 and consisted of a blend of hip hop and contemporary R&B. The soundtrack was a huge success, peaking at 4 on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and was certified 2× Multi-Platinum on October 20 the same year.

Upon its release, "Are You That Somebody?" received critical acclaim from music critics, with them praising its off-beat innovative production. In 1999, Aaliyah earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the song. Initially, it was ineligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 because it was an airplay single not commercially released to retail stores but in December 1998, Billboard changed its policy to allow airplay-only songs to chart, and the song eventually peaked at number 21. Internationally, the song achieved even greater commercial success, peaking at number one in New Zealand and number three in the Netherlands. It also peaked at number 11 in Canada and the UK.

An accompanying music video for "Are You That Somebody?" was directed by Mark Gerard with choreography orchestrated by Fatima Robinson. It received acclaim from the music industry, receiving Best R&B Video and Best Video from a Film nominations at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. The video also earned a nomination for Outstanding Music Video at the NAACP Image Awards. Throughout the years, critics have praised the video for its choreography, with many highlighting the flamenco routine depicted in the final scene.

"Are You That Somebody?" received a total of 68,8% yes votes! Previous Aaliyah polls: #217 "Try Again".

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At the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards, Beastie Boys member Adam "MCA" Yauch gave a speech advocating against stereotypes of Arabs in the Middle East. He called for understanding and peace, highlighting the impact of negative stereotypes and the importance of breaking them down.

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Fue el medio de expresión para enfrentar acosos sexuales, no tener miedo y mostrar a esa mujer autoritaria en el escenario.

“¿Es esto lo que quieres?”

- Rose McGowan

MTV Video Music Awards. 1998