2024 MTV Video Music Awards: What to Expect This Year
The excitement is building as the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards gear up to grace our screens on September 11, with renowned rapper Megan Thee Stallion set to host. This year’s ceremony promises to be unforgettable, featuring a star-studded line-up of performances and significant accolades for the industry’s best talents.
Among the highlights, hip-hop icon Eminem is confirmed to open the ceremony with a performance from his latest No. 1 album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).” Katy Perry will also take the stage, receiving the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, further underlining her contributions to the music industry. Her much-anticipated album, "143," is slated for release just days after the VMAs.
The Video Music Awards celebrate standout music videos across a variety of categories, including Best Collaboration, Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, and more. As anticipation builds, viewers await the unveiling of major awards such as Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. This year, Taylor Swift and Post Malone stand out with the highest number of nominations, closely followed by Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem, each with six nominations. Impressively, 29 artists will receive their first-ever nominations this year.
With voting still open for the Best New Artist category on MTV’s website, fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious from the finalists: Chappell Roan, Gracie Abrams, and Tyla. The atmosphere buzzes with anticipation—who will walk away with coveted moon person trophies?
In a poignant nod to history, the 2024 VMAs fall on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, and MTV has partnered with nonprofits 9/11 Day and Tuesday’s Children to honor the occasion, reflecting the event’s spirit of unity and compassion.
Key Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Start Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT, concluding at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The pre-show kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT.
- Where to Watch: The awards show will be broadcast on MTV and Univision, and will also be available on related Paramount channels, including MTV2, VH1, BET, and more. An encore presentation will air at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on UniMás.
For fans without cable, the ceremony will be accessible for streaming on Paramount+ the following day, and live viewing options include Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV, many of which offer free trials.
Performances and Celebrations:
The lineup for the 2024 VMAs is impressively diverse, featuring artists such as Anitta, Camila Cabello, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, and more. The night is poised to showcase a mix of electrifying performances and unforgettable moments, making it a must-watch event for music lovers.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an exciting night filled with incredible talent and memorable tributes as the music industry gathers to celebrate its brightest stars and the power of creativity at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards.
