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The “Midwest Princess” itself is here

Chappell Roan has arrived at the VMAs with a sword in hand. The rising pop star is nominated in four categories this year, including Best New Artist and Song of the Summer. She's also one of the most highly anticipated artists of the night.

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Chappell Roan and her SWORD are here to kill.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Katy Perry receives the Video Vanguard Award

The pop star and recently eliminated American Idol judge dominated the 2010s with hits like “Teenage Dream,” “California Gurls” and “Roar,” while also delivering some classic, candy-colored music videos along the way.

Now, ahead of her upcoming album, 143, she is being honored with the Video Vanguard Award, which honors artists who have made significant contributions to music videos and pop culture.

As is tradition for winners of this award, Perry will perform a medley of her greatest hits.

Karol G's look is fiery

The Colombian superstar has arrived on the VMAs red carpet ahead of her anticipated 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 feature an all-star lineup of presenters this year, from celebrities to influencers to an Olympian. Here's the full list:

  • Addison Rae
  • Alessandra Ambrosio
  • Amelia Dimoldenberg
  • Big Sean
  • Busta Rhymes
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Damiano David (Måneskin)
  • DANNA
  • DJ Khaled
  • Fat Joe
  • Taste Flav
  • French Montana
  • Halle Bailey
  • Jordanian chilis
  • Lil Nas X
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Naomi Scott
  • Paris Hilton
  • Sascha Colby
  • Suki Waterhouse
  • Thalia
  • Tinashe

Rauw Alejandro poses on the VMA carpet

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

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Rauw Alejandro arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena.Evan Agostini / Invision/AP

There is still time to cast your vote

If you missed the chance to vote in some of the most important VMA categories, don't worry. Voting for Best New Artist will also remain open during the live show. The three remaining nominees are:

  • Chappell Roan
  • Gracie Abrams
  • Tyla

Megan Thee Stallion will host the show

Megan Thee Stallion ends her Hot Girl Summer on the VMA stage. The rapper had an epic summer promoting her third studio album on her first headlining tour, the aptly titled “Hot Girl Summer Tour.”

Now she's coming to New York to host the VMAs.

When and where can you watch the VMAs?

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


The red carpet was officially opened

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

Where are the VMAs taking place this year?

The VMAs are broadcast live from the UBS Arena on Long Island, New York. Last year, the awards ceremony took place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

Who is performing at the VMAs?

Eminem will open the show with songs from his latest album “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)”.

Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, the two rising stars who arguably shaped the pop music landscape this summer, 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 artists include presenter 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.