2024 MTV VMAs: Megan Thee Stallion hosts night of unforgettable

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards kick off Wednesday night from New York’s UBS Arena.

Since 1984, the VMAs have delivered unforgettable performances, and this year will be no exception. Megan Thee Stallion is emcee for the night’s festivities and is also performing. She’ll be joined onstage over the course of the night by a high-profile roster of presenters and performers including Eminem, who is opening the show, and Katy Perry, who is this year’s Video Vanguard Award recipient.

A record-breaking night could be in store as Taylor Swift leads the pack with 12 nominations. Depending on how she fares, the “Fortnight” singer could surpass Beyoncé as the most-decorated female artist in VMAs history. Post Malone is close behind with 11 nominations.

Meanwhile, Eminem, who has eight nominations, is poised for his own historic moment. He holds the title of most wins by a rap artist but is vying to become the most-awarded male artist in the show’s history, a title he currently shares with Peter Gabriel.

With potential surprise performances and artist pairings, special appearances and must-see moments, this year’s show is one to watch.

Yahoo Entertainment is live-blogging the awards show. Follow along with our coverage below.

Live2 updates

Wed, September 11, 2024 at 5:23 PM EDT

Eminem to start the show

Eminem is set to open the 2024 MTV VMAs live from New York’s UBS Arena.

The rapper, who released his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady, on July 12, last opened the VMAs in 2010 when he was joined by Rihanna to perform “Love the Way You Lie.” With nods in eight categories, including Video of the Year and Best Hip-Hop, Eminem is the third-most nominated artist at this year’s awards show.

The “Mockingbird” hitmaker made his VMAs debut in 1999, the same year he took home the Moon Person (formerly Moonman) for Best New Artist.
Wed, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT
What to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs

The 2024 MTV VMAs are getting underway! Here’s everything you need to know as the awards show kicks off:

When is the show?

Who is hosting?

Who leads the nominees?

Who is performing?

Anitta, Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, Eminem, GloRilla, Halsey, Karol G, Lenny Kravitz, LISA, LL Cool J, Megan Thee Stallion, Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter and Shawn Mendes are set to perform.

Who will take home the Video Vanguard Award?

Katy Perry, a five-time VMA winner, will accept the honor and perform a career-spanning medley of her greatest hits.

For more details on what to expect from tonight’s show, check out Yahoo Entertainment’s guide to the 2024 MTV VMAs.

EMEA Tribune is not involved in this news article, it is taken from our partners and or from the News Agencies. Copyright and Credit go to the News Agencies, email news@emeatribune.com Follow our WhatsApp verified Channel

Eminem to start the show

What to know about the 2024 MTV VMAs