The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards kick off Wednesday night from New York’s UBS Arena.
Since 1984, the VMAs have delivered unforgettable performances, and this year will be no exception. Megan Thee Stallion is emcee for the night’s festivities and is also performing. She’ll be joined onstage over the course of the night by a high-profile roster of presenters and performers including Eminem, who is opening the show, and Katy Perry, who is this year’s Video Vanguard Award recipient.
A record-breaking night could be in store as Taylor Swift leads the pack with 12 nominations. Depending on how she fares, the “Fortnight” singer could surpass Beyoncé as the most-decorated female artist in VMAs history. Post Malone is close behind with 11 nominations.
Meanwhile, Eminem, who has eight nominations, is poised for his own historic moment. He holds the title of most wins by a rap artist but is vying to become the most-awarded male artist in the show’s history, a title he currently shares with Peter Gabriel.
With potential surprise performances and artist pairings, special appearances and must-see moments, this year’s show is one to watch.
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What is the Video Vanguard Award?
Rapper Missy Elliott won the Video Vanguard Award in 2019. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for MTV) The Video Vanguard Award honors artists who have made groundbreaking contributions to the art of music videos and have left a lasting impact on pop culture.
The first award was given at MTV’s inaugural Video Music Awards in 1984 to David Bowie, the Beatles and director Richard Lester, all of whom shared the honor. Past winners also include Britney Spears, Madonna, Kanye West, Missy Elliott and LL Cool J. Katy Perry is this year’s recipient.
In 1991, the award was renamed the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.” However, in 2019, amid renewed sexual abuse allegations against Jackson, MTV quietly removed his name from its website. The use of Jackson’s name in association with the award, however, has since fluctuated.
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Laura Davis is an entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to Broadway, she offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
