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The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are one of the most fun and often most outrageous awards shows of the year. Who can forget when Madonna kissed then-pop princesses Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears, the time Spears performed with a live snake, or the year Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech? This year, there’s every chance Swift could make history, plus some other interesting storylines going into the Wednesday night awards program. Swift leads all performers with 12 nominations, including for song of the summer and video of the year. This marks the 39th year for the awards, which began in 1984, three years after MTV was founded.
2024 VMAs Watch Guide
When Are The 2024 VMAs?
The 2024 VMAs air Wednesday, September 11. MTV plans to donate money to 9/11 funds since it is the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attack.
What Time Do The VMAs Start?
The VMAs will begin at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday night and air live from UBS Arena in New York City.
Who Is Hosting The 2024 VMAs?
Megan Thee Stallion, who released her third album, Megan, earlier this summer, will host the 2024 VMAs.
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How To Watch The VMAs Live
You can watch the VMAs live on MTV on Wednesday night. Additionally, Paramount, which owns MTV, will simulcast the awards program on BET, BET Her, CMT, CC, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.
For those who want to watch the show in Spanish, Univision will carry a simulcast as part of a Paramount-TelevisaUnivision partnership.
What Records Could Be Set At VMAs 2024?
During the show, Taylor Swift will vie to become the all-time winningest artist ever at the VMAs. She currently has 23 wins, but taking the lead is a tall order. Beyoncé holds the current record with 25 victories, and she may put the record further out of Swift’s reach.
The former Destiny’s Child singer is up for two special awards at this year’s show that fans will vote on—most iconic performance, for when she revealed her pregnancy, and best trending video for “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
How To Watch The VMAs Without Cable
A lot of people lack cable TV subscriptions in this cord-cutting era. You can still watch the show even if you don’t subscribe to traditional cable. For instance, several of the most popular packages on YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV include MTV or one of the other networks simulcasting the awards show.
Who Is Nominated For The 2024 VMAs?
Swift leads all nominees with 12 nods, while Post Malone garnered 11. Other top nominees include host Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Ariana Grande and Olivia Rodrigo.
Who Is Performing At The 2024 VMAs?
Megan Thee Stallion will perform in addition to hosting. Eminem will return to open the VMAs, and Lenny Kravitz, Halsey Shawn Mendes, LL Cool J, Benson Boone and more will also perform. Katy Perry, who’s receiving the Video Vanguard Award, will do a medley.
Other Ways To Watch The VMA Artists For Free
MTV will host a live pre-show on its YouTube channel. You can see nominees and performers, though the YouTube channel won’t carry the actual show.