The MTV Video Music Awards return to the Prudential Center in New Jersey on Tuesday, September 12, the network announced Tuesday. The show will air live at 8 p.m. ET and PT.
“Celebrating one of our biggest musical nights with the amazing fans of Garden State has been our goal since last year’s very successful event,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, Programming and Events, Paramount and Director of Content, Music, Paramount+.
Last year’s show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, who was honored on the show with the Video Vanguard Award, while the Global Icon Award went to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Performers on last year’s show included Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Blackpink, Bad Bunny, Anitta, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown and others.
Last year’s winners included Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” for Video of the Year; Bad Bunny for artist of the year; “Do we have a problem?” by Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby for best hip-hop; Dove Cameron for Best New Artist; Anitta’s “Envolver” for Best Latin; “Black Summer” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers for Best Rock; LISA’s “LALISA” for Best K-pop; “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles for best album; “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow for Best Collaboration; Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” for Song of the Year; “I Wanna Be Your Slave” by Måneskin for Best Alternative; Harry Styles’ “As It Was” for Best Pop; The Weeknd’s “Out Of Time” for Best R&B; and BTS Group of the Year.
The VMAs will air on MTV’s linear and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories, the network said.