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Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber top star-packed MTV VMAs

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Related video above: Nicki Minaj & Lorde CANCEL VMAs Performance & Normani JoinsLil Nas X won video of the year at Sunday's MTV VMAs on a night that Justin Bieber triumphantly returned to the stage as a performer and as winner of the artist of the year.“I do not take this for granted,” Lil Nas X said while accepting the night’s final award for the music video for his song, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”Much of the early show belonged to Bieber, who for his first VMAs performance in six years rappelled from the ceiling of the Barclays Center at the start of the show for an energetic performance of “Stay” with Kid LAROI and then his single “Ghost.”The VMAs celebrated MTV's 40th anniversary, mixing moments between early network stars like Cyndi Lauper and show opener Madonna with high-octane performances by newer stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello and Chloe.Bieber was the leading nominee going into the ceremony. He took home the best pop honor for “Peaches,” a song that featured Daniel Caesar and Giveon - who accompanied him onstage.Sporting baggy clothes and a hoodie, Bieber showed his appreciation for the awards being in-person and thanked his wife, Hailey, for supporting him.“As we know, there’s so much going on in the world as we speak,” Bieber said during his acceptance speech after winning artist of the year. “I know you guys have probably heard it a lot. We are in unprecedented times with this COVID thing that's happening right now. It's a big deal. Music is such an amazing outlet to be able to reach people and bring us all together. That's why we are here right now. We’re all here together.”Opening the show, Madonna told the screaming crowd: “They said we wouldn’t last. But we’re still here.”Moments after Olivia Rodrigo performed her hit “good 4 u,” she collected the night's first award for her massive hit song “Drivers License.” She later won best new artist.“I feel so grateful that I get to write music, make stuff that I love and call it my job,” said Rodrigo, the first-time nominee. Earlier in the awards, the singer called this the “most magical year of my life.”Jennifer Lopez, who three days earlier made her re-kindled romance with Ben Affleck official on the red carpet of his new film "“The Last Duel" at the Venice International Film Festival, presented Rodrigo her trophy.Billie Eilish won the fan-voted video for good for her song “Your Power.” In her acceptance speech, she said Alicia Keys kissed her on the cheek, spoke about the satisfaction of writing the song and women empowerment.Eilish and Rosalía won best Latin video for their song “Lo Vas A Olvidar." BTS won three awards including group of the year, best K-pop and song of summer for “Butter.”“We need to protect our own women at all costs,” said Eilish, while her brother-producer Finneas applauded his sister from his seat. “We need to remember that we all have power. We have to remember not to abuse it.”Lauper, who presented Bieber with his first award, advocated for equal rights for women.“Girls still want to have fun,” said Lauper, known for classic melody “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” “But we also want to have funds, equal pay, control over our bodies, you know, fundamental rights.”Lil Nas X hit the stage with Jack Harlow, then he performed his controversial song “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)." Kacey Musgraves and Shawn Mendes also hit the stage.Olympic gymnastic champion Simone Biles introduced Doja Cat — the show's host — who went aerial during her performance. With wires holding her up, Doja Cat glided over the crowd and landed on stage as she performed “Been Like This” and “You Right.”Before the show, Machine Gun Kelly got into a heated argument on the red carpet with UFC fighter Conner McGregor. Video showed McGregor being held back by security from Kelly who later won best alternative for his song “My Ex's Best Friend,” featuring Blackbear.Kelly said he initially didn't want to release the song, but thanked his label for going against his wishes. He also gave thanks to the director of the song's music video, despite their squabble on set.“I haven’t talked to you since we did because we got into a fight on set, but it’s a great video and I’m so glad we won,” he said. “We won!”Megan Thee Stallion entered the show as the second-leading nominee with six nominations. BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Rodrigo each had five nods.The Foo Fighters performed and then accepted the Global Icon Award, an honor handed out for the first time at the VMAs. The award recognizes an artist or band “whose unparalleled career and continued impact and influence has maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond.”The prestigious award was previously presented at the annual MTV Europe Music Awards. Past recipients include Queen, Eminem and Whitney Houston.The rock band – comprised of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee – performed several of their hits including “Learn to Fly” and “Shame Shame.” It was their first performance at the VMAs since 2007.Eilish presented the Global Icon Award to the group, who thanked MTV veterans from Kurt Loder to Tabitha Soren.“Thank you very much for this award,” Grohl said. “We’ll see you in another 26 years.”

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Lil Nas X won video of the year at Sunday's MTV VMAs on a night that Justin Bieber triumphantly returned to the stage as a performer and as winner of the artist of the year.

“I do not take this for granted,” Lil Nas X said while accepting the night’s final award for the music video for his song, “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”

Much of the early show belonged to Bieber, who for his first VMAs performance in six years rappelled from the ceiling of the Barclays Center at the start of the show for an energetic performance of “Stay” with Kid LAROI and then his single “Ghost.”

The VMAs celebrated MTV's 40th anniversary, mixing moments between early network stars like Cyndi Lauper and show opener Madonna with high-octane performances by newer stars like Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello and Chloe.

Bieber was the leading nominee going into the ceremony. He took home the best pop honor for “Peaches,” a song that featured Daniel Caesar and Giveon - who accompanied him onstage.

Sporting baggy clothes and a hoodie, Bieber showed his appreciation for the awards being in-person and thanked his wife, Hailey, for supporting him.

“As we know, there’s so much going on in the world as we speak,” Bieber said during his acceptance speech after winning artist of the year. “I know you guys have probably heard it a lot. We are in unprecedented times with this COVID thing that's happening right now. It's a big deal. Music is such an amazing outlet to be able to reach people and bring us all together. That's why we are here right now. We’re all here together.”

Opening the show, Madonna told the screaming crowd: “They said we wouldn’t last. But we’re still here.”

Moments after Olivia Rodrigo performed her hit “good 4 u,” she collected the night's first award for her massive hit song “Drivers License.” She later won best new artist.

“I feel so grateful that I get to write music, make stuff that I love and call it my job,” said Rodrigo, the first-time nominee. Earlier in the awards, the singer called this the “most magical year of my life.”

Jennifer Lopez, who three days earlier made her re-kindled romance with Ben Affleck official on the red carpet of his new film "“The Last Duel" at the Venice International Film Festival, presented Rodrigo her trophy.

Billie Eilish won the fan-voted video for good for her song “Your Power.” In her acceptance speech, she said Alicia Keys kissed her on the cheek, spoke about the satisfaction of writing the song and women empowerment.

Eilish and Rosalía won best Latin video for their song “Lo Vas A Olvidar." BTS won three awards including group of the year, best K-pop and song of summer for “Butter.”

“We need to protect our own women at all costs,” said Eilish, while her brother-producer Finneas applauded his sister from his seat. “We need to remember that we all have power. We have to remember not to abuse it.”

Lauper, who presented Bieber with his first award, advocated for equal rights for women.

“Girls still want to have fun,” said Lauper, known for classic melody “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” “But we also want to have funds, equal pay, control over our bodies, you know, fundamental rights.”

Lil Nas X hit the stage with Jack Harlow, then he performed his controversial song “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)." Kacey Musgraves and Shawn Mendes also hit the stage.

Olympic gymnastic champion Simone Biles introduced Doja Cat — the show's host — who went aerial during her performance. With wires holding her up, Doja Cat glided over the crowd and landed on stage as she performed “Been Like This” and “You Right.”

Before the show, Machine Gun Kelly got into a heated argument on the red carpet with UFC fighter Conner McGregor. Video showed McGregor being held back by security from Kelly who later won best alternative for his song “My Ex's Best Friend,” featuring Blackbear.

Kelly said he initially didn't want to release the song, but thanked his label for going against his wishes. He also gave thanks to the director of the song's music video, despite their squabble on set.

“I haven’t talked to you since we did because we got into a fight on set, but it’s a great video and I’m so glad we won,” he said. “We won!”

Megan Thee Stallion entered the show as the second-leading nominee with six nominations. BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Rodrigo each had five nods.

The Foo Fighters performed and then accepted the Global Icon Award, an honor handed out for the first time at the VMAs. The award recognizes an artist or band “whose unparalleled career and continued impact and influence has maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond.”

The prestigious award was previously presented at the annual MTV Europe Music Awards. Past recipients include Queen, Eminem and Whitney Houston.

The rock band – comprised of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee – performed several of their hits including “Learn to Fly” and “Shame Shame.” It was their first performance at the VMAs since 2007.

Eilish presented the Global Icon Award to the group, who thanked MTV veterans from Kurt Loder to Tabitha Soren.

“Thank you very much for this award,” Grohl said. “We’ll see you in another 26 years.”

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See who won at the 2021 MTV VMAs

cincylink — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:47:50 +0000

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were presented on Sunday.Justin Bieber led this year's list of nominees with seven, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with six nods. Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo, a first time nominee, each earned five nominations.Below is a list of nominees and winners.GROUP OF THE YEARWinnerBTS NomineesBlackpinkBTSCNCOFoo FightersJonas BrothersMaroon 5Silk SonicTwenty One PilotsGLOBAL ICON AWARDHonoreeFoo FightersVIDEO OF THE YEARWinnerLil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)"NomineesCardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP"DJ Khaled ft. Drake -- "POPSTAR" (Starring Justin Bieber)Doja Cat ft. SZA -- "Kiss Me More"Ed Sheeran -- "Bad Habits"Lil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)"The Weeknd -- "Save Your Tears"ARTIST OF THE YEARWinnerJustin BieberNomineesAriana GrandeDoja CatJustin BieberMegan Thee StallionOlivia RodrigoTaylor SwiftSONG OF THE YEAR WinnerOlivia Rodrigo -- "drivers license" Nominees24kGoldn ft. iann dior -- "Mood"Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic -- "Leave The Door Open"BTS -- "Dynamite"Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP"Olivia Rodrigo -- "drivers license"Dua Lipa -- "Levitating" BEST NEW ARTISTWinnerOlivia RodrigoNominees24kGoldnGiveonThe Kid LAROIOlivia RodrigoPolo GSaweetiePUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEARWinnerMay 2021: Olivia Rodrigo -- "drivers license"NomineesSeptember 2020: Wallows -- "Are You Bored Yet?"October 2020: Ashnikko -- "Daisy"November 2020: SAINt JHN -- "Gorgeous"December 2020: 24kGoldn -- "Coco"January 2021: JC Stewart -- "Break My Heart"February 2021: Latto -- "Sex Lies" -- RCA RecordsMarch 2021: Madison Beer -- "Selfish"April 2021: The Kid LAROI -- "WITHOUT YOU"May 2021: Olivia Rodrigo -- "drivers license"June 2021: girl in red "Serotonin"July 2021: Fousheé -- "my slime"August 2021: jxdn -- "Think About Me"BEST COLLABORATIONWinnerDoja Cat ft. SZA -- "Kiss Me More"Nominees24kGoldn ft. iann dior -- "Mood"Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP"Doja Cat ft. SZA -- "Kiss Me More"Drake ft. Lil Durk -- "Laugh Now Cry Later"Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches"Miley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa -- "Prisoner"BEST POPWinnerJustin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches"NomineesAriana Grande -- "positions"Billie Eilish -- "Therefore I Am"BTS -- "Butter" -- BIGHIT MUSICHarry Styles -- "Treat People With Kindness"Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches" *WINNEROlivia Rodrigo -- "good 4 u"Shawn Mendes -- "Wonder"Taylor Swift -- "willow"BEST HIP-HOPWinnerTravis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A. -- "FRANCHISE"NomineesCardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP"Drake ft. Lil Durk -- "Laugh Now Cry Later"Lil Baby ft. Megan Thee Stallion -- "On Me (remix)"Moneybagg Yo -- "Said Sum"Polo G -- "RAPSTAR"Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A. -- "FRANCHISE"BEST ROCKWinnerJohn Mayer -- "Last Train Home"NomineesEvanescence -- "Use My Voice"Foo Fighters -- "Shame Shame"John Mayer -- "Last Train Home"The Killers -- "My Own Soul's Warning"Kings Of Leon -- "The Bandit"Lenny Kravitz -- "Raise Vibration"BEST ALTERNATIVEWinnerMachine Gun Kelly ft. blackbear -- "my ex's best friend"NomineesBleachers -- "Stop Making This Hurt"Glass Animals -- "Heat Waves"Imagine Dragons -- "Follow You"Machine Gun Kelly ft. blackbear -- "my ex's best friend"twenty one pilots -- "Shy Away" -- Fueled By RamenWILLOW ft. Travis Barker -- "t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l"BEST LATINWinnerBillie Eilish & ROSALÍA -- "Lo Vas A Olvidar"NomineesBad Bunny x Jhay Cortez -- "Dákiti"Billie Eilish & ROSALÍA -- "Lo Vas A Olvidar"Black Eyed Peas and Shakira -- "GIRL LIKE ME"J. Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Tainy -- "UN DIA (ONE DAY)"Karol G -- "Bichota"Maluma -- "Hawái"BEST R&BWinnerBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic -- "Leave The Door Open"NomineesBeyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid -- "BROWN SKIN GIRL"Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic -- "Leave The Door Open"Chris Brown and Young Thug -- "Go Crazy"Giveon -- "HEARTBREAK ANNIVERSARY"H.E.R. ft. Chris Brown -- "Come Through"SZA -- "Good Days"BEST K-POPWinnerBTS -- "Butter" -- BIGHIT MUSIC Monsta X -- "Gambler"Nominees(G)I-DLE -- "DUMDi DUMDi"BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez -- "Ice Cream"BTS -- "Butter" -- BIGHIT MUSIC Monsta X -- "Gambler"SEVENTEEN -- "Ready to love"TWICE -- "Alcohol-Free"VIDEO FOR GOOD WinnerBillie Eilish -- "Your Power"NomineesBillie Eilish -- "Your Power"Demi Lovato -- "Dancing With The Devil"H.E.R. -- "Fight For You"Kane Brown -- "Worldwide Beautiful"Lil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)"Pharrell Williams ft. JAY-Z -- "Entrepreneur"BEST DIRECTIONWinnerLil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" -- Directed by: Lil Nas X and Tanu MuinoNomineesBillie Eilish -- "Your Power" -- Directed by: Billie EilishDJ Khaled ft. Drake -- "POPSTAR (Starring Justin Bieber)" -- Directed by: Julien Christian Lutz aka Director XLil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" -- Directed by: Lil Nas X and Tanu MuinoTaylor Swift -- "willow" -- Directed by: Taylor SwiftTravis Scott ft. Young Thug & M.I.A -- "Franchise" -- Directed by: Travis ScottTyler, The Creator -- "LUMBERJACK" -- Directed by: Wolf HaleyBEST CINEMATOGRAPHYWinnerBeyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid -- "BROWN SKIN GIRL" -- Cinematography by: Benoit Soler, Malik H. Sayeed, MOHAMMAED ATTA AHMED, Santiago Gonzalez, Ryan HelfantNomineesBeyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid -- "BROWN SKIN GIRL" -- Cinematography by: Benoit Soler, Malik H. Sayeed, MOHAMMAED ATTA AHMED, Santiago Gonzalez, Ryan HelfantBillie Eilish -- "Therefore I Am" -- Cinematography by: Rob WittFoo Fighters -- "Shame Shame" -- Cinematography by: Santiago GonzalezJustin Bieber ft. Chance The Rapper -- "Holy" -- Cinematography by: Elias TalbotLady Gaga -- "911" -- Cinematography by: Jeff CronenwethLorde -- "Solar Power" -- Cinematography by: Andrew StroudBEST ART DIRECTIONWinnerSaweetie ft. Doja Cat -- "Best Friend" -- Art Direction by: Art HaynesNomineesBeyoncé, Shatta Wale, Major Lazer -- "ALREADY" -- Art Direction by: Susan Linns, Gerard SantosEd Sheeran -- "Bad Habits" -- Art Direction by: Alison DominitzLady Gaga -- "911" -- Art Direction by: Tom Foden, Peter AndrusLil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" -- Art Direction by: John RichouxSaweetie ft. Doja Cat -- "Best Friend" -- Art Direction by: Art HaynesTaylor Swift -- "willow" -- Art Direction by: Ethan Tobman, Regina FernandezBEST VISUAL EFFECTSWinnerLil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" -- Visual Effects by: MathematicNomineesBella Poarch -- "Build A Bitch" -- Visual Effects by: Andrew Donoho, Denhov Visuals, Denis Strahhov, Rein Jakobson, Vahur Kuusk, Tatjana Pavlik, Yekaterina VetrovaColdplay -- "Higher Power" -- Visual Effects by: MathematicDoja Cat & The Weeknd -- "You Right" -- Visual Effects by: La Pac, Anthony Lestremau, Julien Missaire, Petr Shkolniy, Alexi Bailla, Micha Sher, Antoine Hache, Mikros MPC, Nicolas Huget, Guillaume Ho Tsong Fang, Benjamin Lenfant, Stephane Pivron, MPC Bangalore, Chanakya Chander, Raju Ganesh, David RouxelGlass Animals -- "Tangerine" -- Visual Effects by: Ronan FourreauLil Nas X -- "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)" -- Visual Effects by: MathematicP!NK -- "All I Know So Far" -- Visual Effects by: Dave Meyers, Freenjoy Inc BEST CHOREOGRAPHYWinnerHarry Styles -- "Treat People With Kindness" -- Choreography by: Paul RobertsNomineesAriana Grande -- "34+35" -- Choreography by: Brian Nicholson & Scott NicholsonBTS -- "Butter" --Choreography by: SON SUNG DEUK With BHM PERFORMANCE DIRECTING TEAMEd Sheeran -- "Bad Habits" -- Choreography by: Natricia BernardFoo Fighters -- "Shame Shame" -- Choreography by: Nina McNeelyHarry Styles -- "Treat People With Kindness" -- Choreography by: Paul RobertsMarshmello & Halsey -- "Be Kind" -- Choreography by: Dani VitaleBEST EDITINGWinnerBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic -- "Leave The Door Open" -- Editing by: Troy CharbonnetNomineesBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic -- "Leave The Door Open" -- Editing by: Troy CharbonnetBTS -- "Butter" -- Editing by: Yong Seok Choi from LumpensDrake -- "What's Next" -- Editing by: Noah KendalHarry Styles -- "Treat People With Kindness" -- Editing by: Claudia WassJustin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches" -- Editing by: Mark Mayr, Vinnie HobbsMiley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa -- "Prisoner"

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards were presented on Sunday.

Justin Bieber led this year's list of nominees with seven, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with six nods. Billie Eilish, BTS, Doja Cat, Drake, Giveon, Lil Nas X and Olivia Rodrigo, a first time nominee, each earned five nominations.

Below is a list of nominees and winners.

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Winner

BTS

Nominees

Blackpink

BTS

CNCO

Foo Fighters

Jonas Brothers

Maroon 5

Silk Sonic

Twenty One Pilots

GLOBAL ICON AWARD

January 2021: JC Stewart -- "Break My Heart"

February 2021: Latto -- "Sex Lies" -- RCA Records

March 2021: Madison Beer -- "Selfish"

April 2021: The Kid LAROI -- "WITHOUT YOU"

May 2021: Olivia Rodrigo -- "drivers license"

June 2021: girl in red "Serotonin"

July 2021: Fousheé -- "my slime"

August 2021: jxdn -- "Think About Me"

BEST COLLABORATION

Winner

Doja Cat ft. SZA -- "Kiss Me More"

Nominees

24kGoldn ft. iann dior -- "Mood"

Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion -- "WAP"

Doja Cat ft. SZA -- "Kiss Me More"

Drake ft. Lil Durk -- "Laugh Now Cry Later"

Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches"

Miley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa -- "Prisoner"

BEST POP

Winner

Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches"

Winner

BTS -- "Butter" -- BIGHIT MUSIC Monsta X -- "Gambler"

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic -- "Leave The Door Open" -- Editing by: Troy Charbonnet

BTS -- "Butter" -- Editing by: Yong Seok Choi from Lumpens

Drake -- "What's Next" -- Editing by: Noah Kendal

Harry Styles -- "Treat People With Kindness" -- Editing by: Claudia Wass

Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon -- "Peaches" -- Editing by: Mark Mayr, Vinnie Hobbs

Miley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa -- "Prisoner"

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Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to advocate for young people getting vaccinated

cincylink — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:07:37 +0000

Popstar and actress Olivia Rodrigo visited the White House on Wednesday to advocate for young people getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

The “Drivers License” singer appeared at the beginning of the White House press briefing to speak directly to her peers about the vaccinations.

“First, I want to say I am beyond honored and humbled to be here today to help spread the message about the importance of youth vaccination,” said Rodrigo. “I’m in awe of the work President Biden and Dr. Fauci have done and was happy to help lend my support to this important initiative.”

Rodrigo, 18, stressed the importance of encouraging your loved ones to get vaccinated and how easy it is to get a shot in the U.S.

“It’s important to have conversations with friends and family members encouraging all communities to get vaccinated and actually get to a vaccination site, which you can do more easily than ever before, given how many sites we have and how easy it is to find them at vaccines.gov. Thank you, Jen for having me today, and thank you all for helping share this important message. It’s so appreciated,” she concluded.

.@Olivia_Rodrigo statement on importance of youth vaccination: "It's important to have conversations with friends and family members encouraging all communities to get vaccinated." pic.twitter.com/anXxJKnRZP

— CSPAN (@cspan) July 14, 2021

In addition to her remarks, the White House says Rodrigo will record videos about the importance of young people getting vaccinated, including answering questions they may have about getting the shot. The videos are expected to be featured on the star’s social media channels and the White House’s social pages

The Biden administration says it’s making a continued push to get more young people vaccinated, including working with schools, pediatricians, summer camps, and leveraging social media and celebrity influencers.

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