VMAs 2024 live updates: How to watch, what time it starts, who's ...

11 Sep 2024

Updated Sept. 11, 2024, 10:04 PM UTC

By NBC News

Everything to know about the 2024 VMAs:Megan Thee Stallion is hosting the MTV Video Music Awards show, which takes place at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.With 12 nominations, Taylor Swift is up for the most awards tonight. Post Malone follows with nine nominations. Ariana Grande, Eminem and Sabrina Carpenter have six each. Katy Perry is set to receive MTV’s Video Vanguard Award and will perform a career-spanning medley live. Other performers this year include Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla and Rauw Alejandro.
Karol G's look is fire

The Colombian superstar has arrived at the VMAs red carpet ahead of her expected performance. She is nominated in the Best Latin category for “MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN.”

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Karol G arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.Evan Agostini / Invision/AP
Who is presenting at the VMAs?

The VMAs will have a star-studded lineup of presenters this year, from celebs to influencers and even an Olympian. Here’s the full list:

Addison RaeAlessandra AmbrosioAmelia DimoldenbergBig SeanBusta RhymesCyndi LauperDamiano David (Måneskin)DANNADJ KhaledFat JoeFlavor FlavFrench MontanaHalle BaileyJordan ChilesLil Nas XMiranda LambertNaomi ScottParis HiltonSasha ColbySuki WaterhouseThalíaTinashe
Rauw Alejandro poses on the VMAs carpet

The artist is nominated in the Best Latin category for “Touching The Sky” and is expected to perform tonight.

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Rauw Alejandro arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena.Evan Agostini / Invision/AP
There's still time to cast your ballot

If you missed the chance to vote on some of the major VMA categories, fear not. Voting for Best New Artist will remain open into the live show. The three remaining contenders are:

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Megan Thee Stallion will host the show

Megan Thee Stallion is wrapping up her hot girl summer on the VMAs stage. The rapper had an epic summer promoting her third studio album on her first headlining tour, aptly titled the "Hot Girl Summer Tour."

Now, she’s coming to New York to host and perform at the VMAs.

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When and where to watch the VMAs

The event will air live on MTV starting at 8.pm. ET. You can also catch the entire show streaming on Fubo TV and other Paramount-owned channels including VH1, BET, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and Comedy Central.

The red carpet has officially opened

Celebrities are starting to make their way down the VMAs red carpet. Viewers can watch pre-show red carpet coverage starting at 6:30p ET on the MTV YouTube channel.

Where are the VMAs taking place this year?

The VMAs are broadcasting live from the UBS Arena on Long Island, New York. Last year, the awards show was held at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

Who is performing at the VMAs?

Eminem is set to open the show with songs from his most recent album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).”

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Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, the two rising stars who arguably defined this summer's pop music landscape, will also perform. 

Speaking of pop queens, Katy Perry will return to the VMAs for the first time since 2017 to accept the Video Vanguard Award and perform her biggest hits.

Other performers include host Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Anitta, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Karol G, Lenny Kravitz, LE SSERAFIM, LISA, LL Cool J, Rauw Alejandro, Shawn Mendes and Jessie Murph.

Here's a full list of tonight's VMA nominees
Video of the yearAriana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”Billie Eilish — “LUNCH”Doja Cat — “Paint The Town Red”Eminem — “Houdini”SZA — “Snooze”Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”Artist of the yearAriana GrandeBad BunnyEminemSabrina CarpenterSZATaylor Swift

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