When are the 2024 VMAs and who will perform? What you need to know
Viewers can expect a night filled with star-studded performances, exciting award presentations, and some of the biggest names in music and entertainment, as the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are fast approaching. Here is all you need to know.
When are the 2024 VMAs?
The VMAs will be held at Long Island's UBS Arena on Sept. 11, marking a return to New York after recent years at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. The show will kick off at 8 p.m. EST and will feature a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers.
Who will be performing at the VMAs?
MTV announced a diverse group of celebrities set to present awards, including rappers Big Sean and Busta Rhymes, veteran TV host Carson Daly, pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and TikTok influencer Addison Rae. Joining them will be Amelia Dimoldenberg, host of "Chicken Shop Date," and Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio.
The presenter roster also includes musicians like Damiano David of M?neskin, DJ Khaled, Lil Nas X, and country singer Miranda Lambert. Other presenters include Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, and actress Halle Bailey from "The Little Mermaid." Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, socialite Paris Hilton, actress Suki Waterhouse, and pop stars Thalía and Tinashe will also take the stage.
According to People, on the performance front, newcomers Jessie Murph and Teddy Swims are set to perform on the Extended Play Stage. Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM will deliver a special pre-show performance, hosted by Nessa, Dometi Pongo, and Kevan Kenney.
Who are the nominees at the 2024 VMAs?
Taylor Swift leads the nominations with 12 nods, potentially poised to make history by surpassing Beyoncé's record of 25 solo VMA wins, or 29 including collaborations.
Other solo artist nominees include Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Benson Boone, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, and SZA.
Voting for the VMAs
The public can vote for their favorite artists daily until the day of the awards on MTV’s website.
How can you watch the VMAs this year?
The VMAs will air live on MTV and several other networks, including BET, CMT, MTV2, VH1, and Nickelodeon. For viewers preferring to stream, the show will be available on Paramount+, FuboTV, Hulu+ Live TV, and SlingTV.
A look back at the VMAs legacy
The MTV Video Music Awards first took place in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, establishing itself as a celebration of the year’s most iconic music videos. Over the decades, the VMAs have been responsible for unforgettable moments, from Madonna’s bold “Like a Virgin” performance to Kanye West’s infamous interruption of Taylor Swift in 2009. The VMAs remain a reflection of pop culture, showcasing the influence of music and artists across generations.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: MTV VMAs 2024:When, how to watch and who will be there
