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The MTV VMAs are back with a star-studded lineup of hosts, performers and winners. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live from the USB Arena in New York on Wednesday (September 11) via MTV.
Megan Thee Stallion will serve as host in addition to performing on the show.
Taylor Swift leads this year’s nomination race with 12 nominations, followed by Post Malone with 11 nominations. Eminem, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA and Megan Thee Stallion each received seven nominations Tied for the lead. LISA, Billie Eilish, GloRilla, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims each received four nominations.
Anita, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Bleachers, Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, Rao Alejandro and Tyra received three nominations. Also receiving two nominations are Bad Bunny, Camila Cabello, Drake, Hozier, Imagine Dragons, Jelly Roll, Jesse Murph, Jung Kook, NCT Dream, NewJeans, Sexxy Redd, Tate McRae, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Usher and Victoria Monet.
Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the ceremony and will perform a medley of her hits.
See below for everything you need to know about the 2024 VMAs, including broadcast information, how to watch online, performers and more.
When will the 2024 MTV VMAs be held?
The VMA Awards return to UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11, and air on MTV at 8pm ET/PT.
The show will also be simulcast on CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, BET, BET Her, MTV2, VH1, Nickelodeon and Paramount Network. In addition, the VMAs will be broadcast live on UniMás at 11:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on Univision.
How to watch the 2024 MTV VMAs on Paramount+
If you can’t watch MTV on cable, satellite or streaming services, you can watch the 2024 VMAs for free on Paramount+. The streamer is offering a free trial for the first week, as well as 50% off annual plans. The limited offer means you can subscribe to the Essential package for just $30, or Paramount+ with Showtime for $60.
Paramount+ offers a monthly subscription service starting at $8 per month for ad-supported streaming, with access to Paramount+ and Showtime (commercial free) costing $13 per month, with a free trial for the first week. But if you choose the annual plan, you’ll save even more, as the 50% off promotion brings the price down to $2.50-$5 per month for a year.
You can also subscribe to Paramount+ through Prime Video.
Paramount+ offers exclusive TV series, movies, CBS shows, live news, NFL games and more.
Read on to learn about other ways to watch the VMAs from anywhere.
How to watch the MTV VMAs on Philo, DirecTV, and more:
Music lovers can also watch MTV on Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV. The streaming platform offers free trials and discounted pricing, as well as instant access to MTV, so you can watch the 2024 VMAs live or on-demand, or stream the VMAs from your laptop, tablet or phone.
Interested in streaming deals? There are plenty of discounts to take advantage of. For example, you can join Hulu + Live TV and take advantage of a limited promotion that saves you $30 on your first month. The online-only offer will end on September 11th.
DirecTV Stream is $80 off for three months (originally $98/month), and Sling TV starts as low as $20/month, limited time offer. There are also streaming packages for Spanish-speaking users, including DirecTV’s Óptimo Más, Fubo Latino and Sling Latino.
If you’re streaming from outside the United States, use ExpressVPN or NordVPN to watch the International VMAs.
Who will be performing and speaking at the 2024 MTV VMAs?
Anitta, Carpenter, Boone, Perry, Cabello, Roan, Eminem, GloRilla, Halsey, KAROL G, LISA, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, Megan Thee Stallion and Shawn Mendes Everything is ready to perform at the VMAs.
The 2024 VMA Awards guest list includes Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Carson Daly, Cyndi Lauper, Damiano David (Måneskin), DANNA, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, Halle Lee , Jordan Chiles, Lil Nas X, Miranda Lambert, Naomi Scott, Paris Hilton, Suki Waterhouse, Thalia and Tina Varied.
