The MTV VMAs will see artists like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and Lizzo compete in the top categories
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)The MTV VMAs are just days away, and this year’s ceremony will see top artists like Harry Styles, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Drake, and Taylor Swift battle it out for the top awards.
Music fans will get to enjoy performances from stars like Nicki Minaj, BLACKPINK, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in between finding out if their favourite artists have won big.
Plus, actor Johnny Depp has been rumoured to be attending the VMAs, dressed as the Moonman mascot, as reported by TMZ. This appearance would come just months after his trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.
To see who else shows their face at the MTV awards this year, pop-culture fans will have to tune in. Find out below how and when to watch the MTV VMAs.
When are the MTV VMAs?
The MTV VMAs will take place on Sunday, August 28. However, in the UK, the ceremony will air at am on Monday, August 29.
How to watch the MTV VMAs in the UK
UK viewers can watch the VMAs on MTV and MTV.com
Who’s performing at the MTV VMAs?
This year’s MTV VMAs lineup features Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Panic! At The Disco, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maneksin, Marshmello x Khalid, Jack Harlow, BLACKPINK, Anitta, J Balvin, and Kane Brown.
Dove Cameron, Saucy Santana, and Yung Gravy will perform at the pre-show.
Who’s nominated for the MTV VMAs?
Best new artist
- Baby Keem
- Dove Cameron
- GAYLE
- Latto
- Maneskin
- SEVENTEEN
Group of the year
- BLACKPINK
- BTS
- City Girls
- Foo Fighters
- Imagine Dragons
- Maneskin
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Silk Sonic
Song of the summer
- Me Porto Bonita by Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone
- Break my Soul by Beyonce
- Left and Right by Charlie Puth ft Jungkook of BTS
- Vegas by Doja Cat
- Wait For U by Future featuring Drake, Tems
- Late Night Talking by Harry Styles
- First Class by Jack Harlow
- Grand by Kane Brown
- Big Energy (Remix) by Latto x Maria Carey featuring DJ Khaled
- About Damn Time by Lizzo
- Numb by Marshmello x Khalid
- Super Freaky Girl by Nicki Minaj
- Sunroof by Nicky Youre, dazy
- I Like You (A Happier Song) by Post Malone with Doja Cat
- Bizcochito by Rosalía
- Bad Habit by Steve Lacy
Album of the year
- 30 by Adele
- Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
- Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish
- Certified Lover Boy by Drake
- Harry’s House by Harry Styles
Video of the year
- Woman by Doja Cat
- Way 2 Sexy by Drake featuring Future and Young Thug
- Shivers by Ed Sheeran
- As It Was by Harry Styles
- Industry Baby by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
- Brutal by Olivia Rodrigo
- All Too Well by Taylor Swift
Artist of the year
- Bad Bunny
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Jack Harlow
- Lil Nas X
- Lizzo
Song of the year
- Easy on Me by Adele
- Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish
- Woman by Doja Cat
- Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) by Elton John and Dua Lipa
- Stay by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
- About Damn Time by Lizzo
