On Sunday night, the annual show will kick off inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, whileNicki Minaj,Jack HarlowandLL Cool Jemcee the highly anticipated event.
From exciting performances across all genres to a star-studded lineup of presenters, fans won’t want to miss this one.
Find all things VMAs and what to expect from the big night below.
Who is nominated?
Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X and Doja Cat.Getty (3)
Kendrick Lamar, Harlow andLil Nas Xlead the pack with seven nominations each.
Trailing closely behind areHarry StylesandDoja Cat(who served as last year’s host) with six each, andBillie Eilish,Drake, Dua Lipa,Ed Sheeran,Taylor SwiftandThe Weekndwith five.
See the full list of the 2022 nomineeshere.
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Who is performing?
Taking the stage at this year’s award show will be some of your favorite artists across all genres.
More performers include:Anitta,MarshmelloxKhalid,J Balvin, Minaj andPanic! at the Disco.
Anitta, 29, will mark her VMA main stage debut, while Balvin, 37, will be making the world premiere of “Nivel de Perreo” with Ryan Castro. Marshmello and Khalid will hit the stage together to perform their newest collaboration “Numb” and Panic! at the Disco will premiere their new single “Middle of a Breakup.”
Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj, J Balvin and Lizzo.Getty (4)
Fans will also be in for an exciting surprise as Eminem and Snoop Dogg “transform the VMAs stage” for a first-of-its-kind performance of “From the D 2 the LBC.”
Who is emceeing?
LL Cool J, Minaj and Harlow will split emceeing duties at this year’s VMAs.
The trio will replace a traditional “host” as seen in the past, and they’ll introduce the night’s biggest moments, performers, presenters and winners.
Who is being honored?
Nicki Minaj and Red Hot Chili Peppers.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Anna Webber/Getty
Minaj is set to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 VMAs, where she will also perform for the first time since 2018.
The “Anaconda” rapper, 39, joins an esteemed list of previous recipients that includesMadonna, Janet Jackson,Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J andMissy Elliott.
“Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+, said in a statement. “She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically ‘Nicki’.”
Meanwhile,Red Hot Chili Peppers, made up of singerAnthony Kiedis, bassistFlea, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante, will be honored with the global icon award.
Who is presenting?
This year, fans can expect a star-studded lineup of presenters hitting the stage.
The list includesAshley Graham,Avril Lavigne,Bebe Rexha, Becky G,Billy Eichner, Cheech & Chong (Cheech Marin + Tommy Chong),Chlöe Bailey,Dixie D’Amelio,DJ Khaled, Cameron,Joel Madden, Latto,Lili ReinhartandOffset.
Check out PEOPLE’s full VMAs coverage to get the latest news on one of music’s biggest nights.
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