Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.
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"These award shows may seem very performative to others, but they are so important to those in the music industry."
— Melissa Cofie , Celebrity
Key People
Charli XCX is a British pop singer-songwriter known for her innovative music and significant influence in contemporary pop.
Cillian Murphy is an Oscar-winning actor known for his role as Tommy Shelby.
Academy Award winning US actor.
Graham Norton is a renowned television presenter and comedian.
Actress known for her role in Anne Boleyn.
Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his emotive ballads.
Madonna is a seven-time Grammy winner and pop star releasing a new album.
Melissa Cofie is a cinematographer known for her work in the music video industry.
Taylor Swift is a highly acclaimed singer-songwriter.
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Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.
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