Mark your calendars, Hot Girls! Megan Thee Stallion is set to blaze the stage as the host of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, making history as the first woman to hold the title in a year overflowing with her signature brand of heat.
The ceremony, taking place live on Wednesday, September 11th at 8 pm ET/PT from New York’s UBS Arena, promises to be a scorcher. This comes amidst a record-breaking year for Megan, where she’s been dominating the charts with her new album release and keeping the world hot with her global “Hot Girl Summer” Tour. Now, she’s ready to take the reins for her first-ever award show hosting gig.
No stranger to VMA glory, Megan is a two-time winner herself and is currently in the running for five awards this year.This includes the coveted “Best Collaboration” with her tourmate GloRilla, along with a shot at “Best Hip Hop,” a category she previously conquered in 2020 with the smash hit “Savage.” Her reign as a VMA champion began in 2019 when she snatched the “Best Power Anthem” award as a first-time nominee for the iconic “Hot Girl Summer.”
The competition this year is fierce, with Taylor Swift leading the pack with ten nominations. Following closely are Post Malone with nine, and Ariana Grande, Eminem, and Sabrina Carpenter with six nods each. Megan Thee Stallion and Sza stand strong with five nominations apiece, while Lisa, Olivia Rodriguez, and Teddy Swims round out the top contenders with four nominations each.
The power is in the fans’ hands! Voting for your favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including the highly-coveted “Video of the Year, Presented by Burger King,” is open now at vote.mtv.com until Friday, August 30th, thanks to The General Insurance. Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard! Voting for “Best New Artist, Presented by DraftKings” will continue right up until the show, ensuring fresh talent gets the recognition they deserve. Keep an eye out for further announcements on how to vote in the social media categories.
But the awards are just one piece of the sizzling VMAs pie. Get ready for electrifying performances from a star-studded lineup, featuring Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla (joining Megan Thee Stallion on stage, no doubt!), Rauw Alejandro, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, Halsey, the legendary Lenny Kravitz, and the global phenomenon,Blackpink’s Lisa.
Adding to the excitement, Katy Perry will be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award. Expect a show-stopping performance as she takes the stage to deliver a medley of her biggest chart-toppers throughout her illustrious career.
Don’t miss Megan Thee Stallion make “Hot Girl History” as she leads the 2024 VMAs on September 11th! It’s a night guaranteed to be filled with fire, fierce competition, and unforgettable performances.
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