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One in every of music’s greatest nights of the yr will probably be on the Prudential Heart in New Jersey on Aug. 28: the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, and Jack Harlow lead the pack of nominees with seven apiece, with Harry Kinds, Doja Cat, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd all racking up a number of nominations. Nevertheless, it wouldn’t be a VMAs with out some mind-blowingly epic performances. MTV additionally introduced that the present can have three all-star hosts, spanning generations: LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow. Forward of the 2022 present, right here’s a working checklist of all of the wonderful acts slated to carry out throughout the occasion, plus the hosts for the night!
Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers
The traditional California rockers Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers had been introduced because the recipients of the 2022 International Icon Award. The band, who lately reunited with longtime guitarist John Frusciante, will hit the VMA stage for the primary time in 20 years, as MTV introduced. Whereas it’s not clear what the band will play, it should probably be a medley of a few of their greatest hits, much like what the Foo Fighters did once they obtained the identical award final yr.
BLACKPINK
Forward of their sophomore album Born Pink, worldwide sensations BLACKPINK will make their U.S. award present debut with the primary U.S. efficiency of “Pink Venom.” In 2020, the group made historical past as the primary Okay-Pop lady group to take residence a VMA (“Track of the Summer time”) and can look so as to add to their assortment as they compete within the new class, Finest Metaverse Efficiency. BLACKPINK’s LISA can be the primary solo feminine Okay-Pop star and Korean soloist to be nominated for a Moonperson.
Jack Harlow
As probably the most nominated performers on this yr’s VMAs, Jack Harlow may finish the night time with a Moonperson or two. Other than making his debut as one of many three co-hosts, he’ll return to the VMAs stage following final yr’s efficiency of “Business Child” with Lil Nas X. This yr, he’ll make his debut solo MTV VMA efficiency (in all probability enjoying “First Class,” however who is aware of what he’ll get away?)
Lizzo
It’s about rattling time that Lizzo returns to the MTV VMAs. After performing “Good As Hell” / “Reality Hurts” in 2019, Lizzo’s been absent from the MTV VMAs. She’ll return with a efficiency of “2 Be Cherished.” Lizzo’s up for 4 awards this yr, together with Artist of the Yr and Track of the Yr.
Måneskin
A yr after the band took residence the Finest Rock award on the MTV EMAs, Måneskin make their MTV VMAs debut with a efficiency of their No. 1 different hit, “SUPERMODEL.” The band can be up for Finest New Artist and Finest Different, making them the primary Italian act to be nominated in a most important VMA class.
Kane Brown
Kane Brown will make his epic VMAs debut from the Toyota Stage with a first-time TV efficiency of “Grand,” the brand new single from his highly-anticipated third album Totally different Man, dropping September ninth. Surprisingly, Kane will make historical past as the primary male nation artist to carry out at MTV VMAs.
Anitta
Dubbed as a “charismatic world pop sensation,” the Brazilian singer Anitta will make her VMAs most important stage debut with a efficiency of her new chart-topper, “Envolver.” The tune lately earned her a Guinness E-book of World Information certification as the primary solo Latin artist to hit #1 on Spotify
She can be up for her first award within the Finest Latin class. She’s additionally the primary Brazilian artist to be nominated for a Moon Individual.
J Balvin
J Balvin will return to the MTV VMAs with the tv/world premiere of “Nivel de Perreo” with Ryan Castro. The Colombian celebrity beforehand carried out with Dangerous Bunny in 2019, rocking the VMAs with “Que Pretendes.”
J Balvin is trying to take residence his sixth Moon Individual for Finest Latin (“In Da Getto” with Skrillex). Such a win would make him probably the most awarded Latin artist in VMAs historical past.
Marshmello x Khalid
Regardless of having probably the most iconic faces – er, masks – Marshmello hasn’t carried out on the primary stage of the MTV VMAs. That’s, he hasn’t – till now. He’ll debut alongside Khalid, and the 2 will ship a world premiere tv efficiency of their collab, “Numb.”
Marshmello has 5 VMA nominees to his identify. Khalid took residence Finest New Artist in 2017, the identical yr he carried out “1-800-273-8255” with Logic and Alessia Cara.
Panic! At The Disco
Recent off of releasing their new tune, “Native God,” Panic! At The Disco will return to the VMA stage for the primary time since 2018. Through the Aug. 28 present, Brendon Urie and crew will world premiere their new tune, “Center of a Breakup,” from the band’s forthcoming album, Viva Las Vengeance. The group can be up for finest Different Video this yr – the primary time it’s been nominated in that class.
LL Cool J
The traditional rapper will function the host for the present, alongside Nicki and Jack. LL is not any stranger to the VMAs although. He gained a Moonman in 1991 for Finest Rap Video for his traditional “Mama Mentioned Knock You Out.” He was additionally awarded the Video Vanguard award in 1997.
Nicki Minaj
One other seasoned professional, Nicki has rocked the stage on the VMAs on loads of events, and he or she’s gained a handful of awards. This can mark her first time internet hosting the present! Whereas she’s not up for something this yr, she has 5 Moonmen again residence, which she’s gained over the course of her profession.
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Voting for the 2022 MTV VMAs is now open. Followers can solid their decide for his or her favorites throughout 22 gender-neutral classes by visiting vote.mtv.com via Friday, Aug. 19, due to Burger King®. Voting for “Finest New Artist,” offered by EXTRA® Gum, stays energetic into the present, giving followers some further time to choose their favorites.
The MTV VMAs will air reside on Aug. 28, 2022, at 8pm ET/PT, and will probably be simulcast throughout The CW, together with BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Brand, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Community, Pop, TVLand, and VH1.
