Eminem to Open 2024 MTV VMAs – Plus, Host, Performers, How to Watch & More
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards take place this week, and Eminem will officially open the show. The annual event will air live from New York, and MTV has announced its full slate of presenters. As previously announced, Chappell Roan will appear in her first major awards show performance during the show, among other artists.
Here’s your guide to the 2024 MTV VMAs, from when and how to watch to who will make appearances and more.
Who is the 2024 MTV VMAs host?
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is hosting the event and will also perform.
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When are the 2024 MTV VMAs?
The VMAs will take place on Wednesday, September 11, one day later than planned due to the Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
The 2024 VMAs will air live from the UBS Arena in New York. The Presidential debate is set to take place on Tuesday, September 10 on ABC with simulcasts on other broadcast networks.
What time do the 2024 MTV VMAs start?
The live broadcast begins at 8/7c on MTV. The awards show will be available to watch in 150+ countries globally. In observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, MTV will again support the nonprofit 9/11 Day, which organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Children, which serves the families of 9/11.
Where can I watch the 2024 MTV VMAs? Is it streaming?
In addition to MTV, the show can be watched on other Paramount networks such as BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Nick at Nite, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land, VH1, and Univision.
If you don’t have cable, it can be streamed live on Paramount+, FuboTV, Hulu+ Live TV, and SlingTV.
Who is performing at the 2024 MTV VMAs?
Eminem will open the show, MTV announced on September 9. The rapper has eight nominations this year and is also tied with Peter Gabriel for the most VMA wins by a male artist.
Additional performers include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, Anitta (featuring Fat Joe, DJ Khaled + Tiago PZK0), Karol G, LL Cool J, Shawn Mendes, Benson Boone, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, and Blackpink’s Lisa.
Jessie Murph and Teddy Swims will perform on the Extended Play Stage, and Nessa, Dometi Pongo, and Kevan Kenney will host the pre-show featuring a performance by LE SSERAFIM. The pre-show begins at 6:30/5:30c and will air on MTV, MTV2, CMT, and Logo.
Who is the 2024 MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award winner?
Katy Perry will receive MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award and perform a career-spanning medley of her biggest chart-toppers.
Who are the 2024 MTV VMAs presenters?
Addison Rae, Alessandra Ambrosio, Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, Carson Daly, Cyndi Lauper, Damiano David (of Måneskin), DANNA, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, Flavor Flav, French Montana, Halle Bailey, Jordan Chiles, Lil Nas X, Miranda Lambert, Naomi Scott, Paris Hilton, Suki Waterhouse, Thalía, and Tinashe will be presenting the awards.
The 2024 VMAs nominations were announced on August 6. Taylor Swift leads with 10 nominations, followed by Post Malone with nine, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter (six each), Megan Thee Stallion and SZA (five each), LISA, Olivia Rodrigo and Teddy Swims (four each). Roan is a first-time nominee this year, nominated in two categories including Best New Artist.
Fans could vote for their favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including the “Video of the Year” award, Presented by Burger King, by visiting vote.mtv.com through Friday, August 30.
2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Wednesday, September 11, 8/7c, MTV
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