Sorry – the old MTV can't come to the phone right now. Because it died. But there were some valuable lessons in this year's mess of a Video Music Awards gala. Katy Perry should never try stand-up comedy again. Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde and Rod Stewart should be required to appear at all award shows forever. Pop stars
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: How Lorde Danced Away With the Mess That Was the MTV VMAs 2017