How Much Did NSYNC Get Paid To Present At The VMAs?
Highlights
- NSYNC's reunion at the VMAs was a huge moment for Taylor Swift and fans alike, sparking speculation about a potential tour.
- Lance Bass revealed that the group will sit down together in the summer to discuss future plans and opportunities.
- Both performers and presenters at the VMAs are not paid, but they profit from the exposure and promotion they receive.
Taylor Swift was in for quite the treat at the VMAs as NSYNC reunited to present the artist with the Best Pop Award. Taylor had a huge fan moment because of the group, and as did the millions watching at home and thousands in attendance.
Speculation regarding a reunion continues on. According to the rumor mill, Justin Timberlake is the major reason as to why the group hasn't reunited. We'll reveal other details in the following, and what the chances are of the group going back on tour together again.
In addition, we'll reveal what the VMAs pays in terms of their performers and presenters. The exposure alone on such a stage is a blessing alone. But do the artists actually get paid? We're going to find that out and more.
Lance Bass Was Open To An NSYNC Reunion In The Past
Over the years, fans have been patiently waiting for an NSYNC reunion to took place. We've seen it go down in snippets, like at Coachella a few years back. However, nothing has been set in place for an actual reunion. Lance Bass discussed the topic alongside People, and he did admit that the group was bound to sit down together and discuss the future.
“We haven’t talked about what the next step is but I know we’ll sit down during the summer together and figure it out,” he revealed at the time.
“There are many, many things coming across our desk because of Coachella that we would be stupid not to discuss and look at,” he continued. “Coachella was incredible and it was a big moment for ‘NSYNC.”
It remains to be seen what the future holds. According to speculation, Justin Timberlake might've been the reason for the delays. Lance Bass added to that rumor, choosing a replacement for the group member. Bass revealed that Darren Criss would be the perfect replacement on tour for JT.
"Oh, I know exactly who it would be. He's really great with harmonies. A lot of people don't know that he kinda came from, [in] college, he studied music and [he's] amazing with harmonies: Darren Criss."
Fans were thrilled to see the group finally reunite in some capacity at the VMAs. How did MTV pull it off and were they paid?
Presenters And Performers Don't Get Paid For The VMAs, But Backup Dancers And Crew Members For An Artist Or Group Do
Fans were delighted, but the happiest person in the room might've been Taylor Swift who was presented the award by the iconic group.
Fans speculated as to how much NSYNC got paid to present. However, according to Quora, both performers and presenters are not paid, and instead, make a profit due to the exposure alone on such a stage.
A user writer, "Artists don’t get paid to perform at MTV VMAs! They perform to promote their albums and songs. MTV doesn’t pay them."
However, other things to come into play, and that includes paying their teams for various work.
"They do have to pay their teams (musicians, special effects, stage props, stage videos editing, clothes, etc) but mostly that is done by their Record Company as this is considered a cost to promote the album and songs. Sometimes MTV do pay some technical costs as they have some material there for the show already that is used on artists performances too."
Without a doubt, NSYNC profited off their name alone going viral. All that's left now is a reunion tour...
Chris Kirkpatrick Revealed Justin Timberlake Isn't The Reason For A Delayed Reunion
Speaking on Behind The Velvet Rope podcast, Chris Kirkpatrick was yet another member to discuss the chances of a reunion. Despite the rumors regarding Justin Timberlake, Kirkpatrick wasn't playing the blame game. He admitted that everyone in the group is in a different place these days.
"You know, nothing right now — we're all just kind of doing our own thing and you know, enjoying being single from the band. So there's a lot that would have to happen for the five of us to agree on and that's all across the board."
"That's not pointing a finger at any one person — just the five of us are just in different places in our heads, and we're trying to be busy, trying to stay busy."
It remains to be seen what the future holds, but one thing is definitely clear, fans are for a possible reunion given the reception the group got at the VMAs.
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