If you're older than 25, you might feel out of touch while watching the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday night. You may find yourself confused by what the presenters and performers are saying and singing. Is Iggy Azalea some kind of vegetation? Is Bruno Mars a place you might like to visit? These are just some of the questions you may find yourself asking.
Thankfully, good old-fashioned Web browsing can provide insight into what young people like these days, from a safe distance. To help you in your cultural explorations, we've curated a multimedia docket for all the nominees in all the top VMA categories. Do a little pregame research before tuning in on Sunday, and you'll have a better grasp on what's going on.
Video of the Year
Justin Timberlake: "Mirrors"
Professional handsome person Justin Timberlake has amassed successes in music, TV, and film. His latest album, The 20/20 Experience, has managed to move more than 2 million copies in the digital era. The album's second single, "Mirrors," garnered a VMA nod for best video of the year. The video is a mostly Justin-free, sprawling epic depicting love through the ages (Timberlake himself doesn't appear until after the 5:45 mark to show off a few dance moves down a mirrored corridor—very Twin Peaks style).
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