This Just In: 2022 VMAs tap Bad Bunny for performance LIVE from Yankee Stadium world tour stop
This Just In: 2022 VMAs land out of this world premiere performance with rap royalty Eminem and Snoop Dogg
Global rap icons Eminem and Snoop Dogg will transform the VMAs stage for a first of its kind performance of “From the D 2 The LBC” inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse. We partnered with Yuga Labs to bring this creative to life. The 2022 VMAs air LIVE from Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28 at 8PM ET/PT on MTV and MUCH!
- Eminem and Snoop Dogg are up for “Best Hip Hop” with “From The D 2 The LBC,” the first collaboration between the hip hop megastars in over 20 years.
- Eminem will perform for the first time in 12 years, last performing “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie” in 2010. The 60x nominated superstar is the second most nominated artist in VMAs history, trailing only Madonna with 69. He has won 13x, making him one of the top 5 artists with the most wins. He recently released his second greatest hits album, “Curtain Call 2”.
- Snoop Dogg will perform for the first time on the VMAs stage in 17 years, last performing with Diddy and the Notorious B.I.G. in 2005. The 13x nominee has won 3x including his first year nominated for “Best Rap Video” (1994) with “Doggy Dogg World.”
- HOSTS, PERFORMERS, VANGUARD & GLOBAL ICON:
- LL COOL J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 VMAs, introducing the night’s biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners (more info).
- Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 VMAs (more info).
- Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award and perform live (more info).
- Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage – plus Bad Bunny will perform live from Yankee Stadium as part of his world tour stop.
- LIVE VMAs PRE-SHOW:
- Dove Cameron, MTV PUSH artist Saucy Santana and Yung Gravy are set to perform during the 2022 VMAs Pre-Show airing LIVE at 6:30PM ET/PT. Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute event will feature coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent. DJ Murda Beatz will be the Kraft Singles House DJ (more info).
- NOMINATIONS: Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Harry Styles lead with the most nominations (8), followed by Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X (7), Billie Eilish (6); BTS, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Future, Lizzo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.
- THE VMAs EXPERIENCE ON ROBLOX: As a companion to the first-ever “Best Metaverse Performance” category, fans can now launch into a custom Moon Person immersive experience, complete with a meet and greet with Måneskin on Saturday, virtual red carpet, music and dance themed activities, exclusive in-game experience rewards, promotional billboards and more (more info).
- SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2022 VMAs include Burger King®, Clearblue®, DESCOVY®, Doritos®, EXTRA® Gum, Instacart, Kraft Singles, Pepsi®, Swiffer and Toyota Motor North America.
- CREDITS: Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers; Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.
About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:
Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, The Smithsonian Channel, Paramount Network and TV Land – as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar-nominated MTV Documentary Films.
About Prudential Center:
Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 8 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit PruCenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.
About MTV:
From fashion and politics to lifestyles and trends, MTV is all about the stories of young amazing lives. Available across multiple linear and non-linear platforms, including CTV.ca, the CTV App, and Crave, MTV pushes boundaries with a fan-favourite slate of programming that includes the TEEN MOM franchise, JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION, RIDICULOUSNESS, and iconic award shows including the MTV Video Music Awards. MTV is a division of Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company
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