The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are going down Sunday at 8 pm live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and from the looks of things, it’s shaping up to be an exciting night.
Hosted by LL Cool J, Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj, the night will, as usual, be jam-packed with performers, including Harlow, Lizzo, BLACKPINK, Måneskin, Anitta, J Balvin with Ryan Castro, Marshmello x Khalid, Panic! at the Disco, and Kane Brown, the first male country artist to perform at the VMAs. In addition, Eminem and Snoop Dogg have just been added for what's billed as their first-ever joint performance at the VMAs, and Bad Bunny is on board, although he'll be performing live from Yankee Stadium as part of his "World’s Hottest Tour."
In addition, host Nicki will be honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, and she’ll also perform. The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be honored, with the Global Icon Award, and will perform as well, with Cheech and Chong set to present them with their trophy. It will be the first time in over a decade that the band has graced the VMA stage.
- There will also be a pre-show airing ahead of the festivities, featuring performances by Dove Cameron, Saucy Santana, and Yung Gravy, with Tate McCrae acting as celebrity correspondent and Murda Beatz acting as the Kraft Singles House DJ. It airs at 6:30 pm.
- As for this year’s nominees, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar lead the pack with seven nods each, followed by this year’s most nominated female, Doja Cat, with six. Harry Styles, also has six nods, with Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd all nabbing five.
Check out some of the nominees below and click here for the complete list.
Video of the Year
- Doja Cat – “Woman”
- Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
- Ed Sheeran – “Shivers”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was“
- Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “Industry Baby”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal”
- Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Harry Styles
- Jack Harlow
- Lil Nas X
- Lizzo
Song of the Year
- Adele – “Easy on Me”
- Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”
- Doja Cat – “Woman”
- Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “Stay”
Best New Artist
- Baby Keem
- Dove Cameron
- GAYLE
- Latto
- Måneskin
- Seventeen
Best Collaboration
- Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”
- Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)”
- Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY”
- Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie”
- Post Malone & The Weeknd – “One Right Now”
- ROSALÍA ft. The Weeknd – “LA FAMA”
- The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY”
Best Pop
- Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”
- Doja Cat – “Woman”
- Ed Sheeran – “Shivers”
- Harry Styles – “As It Was”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Olivia Rodrigo – “traitor”
Video for Good
- Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
- Latto – “P*ssy”
- Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
- Rina Sawayama – “This Hell”
- Stromae – ”Fils de joie”
Best Longform Video
- Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
- Foo Fighters – Studio 666
- Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed
- Madonna – Madame X
- Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u
- Taylor Swift – “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)”
Source: Dr. Dave's Ultimate Prep