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08/27/2024

2024 “VMAs” announce more mega performers

2024 “VMAs” announce more mega performers

Anitta, KAROL G, LL COOL J and Shawn Mendes will join the all-star roster of global superstars slated to perform at the 2024 “VMAs” LIVE on Wednesday, September 11th at 8PM ET/PT from New York’s UBS Arena.
- Anitta
  - Global sensation Anitta brings her signature Brazilian funk to the storied MTV stage for a third consecutive year with a medley of “Savage Funk” and “Alegria” plus the world premiere of “Paradise” with guest appearances by Fat Joe, DJ Khaled and Tiago PZK. Last year, she graced the stage twice - first with a high-energy medley of her Funk Generation hits “Used To Be,” “Funk Rave” and “Grip” followed by a groundbreaking K-pop-Latin crossover performance with TOMORROW X TOGETHER for “Back For More.”
  - The first-ever Brazilian to win at the “VMAs” in 2022, Anitta is vying for her third consecutive “Best Latin” win this year, with 2 nominations in that category among her three total nods.
- KAROL G
  - Global recording artist and 2024 Billboard Woman of the Year, KAROL G, is set to make a powerful return to the MTV stage. Last year, the 5x Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY Award winner secured her first Moon Person for "Best Collaboration" alongside Shakira and made a show-stopping VMAs debut with a sultry rendition of "Oki Doki" / "Tá Ok." She shattered records with her "Mañana Será Bonito" World Tour—the highest-grossing Latin tour by a woman in boxscore history—continuing to leave an indelible mark on the music industry. Her groundbreaking album Mañana Será Bonito made her the first woman, and only the second artist ever, to top the Billboard 200 with an all-Spanish-language album. This year, she’s poised to take home her second Moon Person and her first win in the "Best Latin" category.
- LL COOL J
  - Following last year’s epic 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop tribute – and his first “VMAs” performance in over 25 years – the 1997 Video Vanguard recipient will return to the storied MTV stage with a can’t-miss performance of new music from his upcoming album THE FORCE. The first Hip-Hop artist to amass 10 consecutive platinum-plus selling albums, LL performed and took home his first Moon Person in 1991 for “Best Rap.”
- Shawn Mendes
  - Ahead of the release of his fifth studio album, the highly anticipated self-titled “Shawn”, GRAMMY® nominee and 2x “VMAs” winner will make a major return to the MTV stage for the first televised performance from the album. His many unforgettable moments on the “VMAs” stage include three back-to-back years of performances – “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” (2017), “In My Blood” (2018) and “If I Can’t Have You” and “Señorita” (2019) – and most recently, his 2021 “Summer of Love” collaboration with Tainy.
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Previously announced “VMAs” news:

HOST + PERFORMERS + VANGUARD:
- Megan Thee Stallion will host the 2024 “VMAs” (more info).
- Previously announced performers include Benson Boone, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Halsey, Lenny Kravitz, LISA, Rauw Alejandro & Sabrina Carpenter (more info).
- Katy Perry is this year’s Vanguard and will perform a career-spanning medley of her biggest chart-toppers (more info).
NOMINATIONS + VOTING:
- Taylor Swift leads (10), followed closely by Post Malone (9); Ariana Grande, Eminem & Sabrina Carpenter (6 each); Megan Thee Stallion & SZA (5 each); LISA, Olivia Rodrigo & Teddy Swims (4 each). Full list here.
- Fans can vote for their favorites across 15 gender-neutral categories, including the highly-coveted “Video of the Year,” presented by Burger King®, by visiting vote.mtv.com through Friday, August 30th thanks to The General Insurance®. Voting for “Best New Artist,” Presented by DraftKings® will remain active into show.
- Social Categories to be announced soon.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2024 “VMAs” include BACARDÍ® Rum, Burger King®, DORITOS®, Downy Unstopables, DraftKings®, The General Insurance®, Healthysexual® from Gilead Sciences, Hilton, KRAFT Mac & Cheese, OREO® cookies, PANTENE and PEPSI®.
- 9/11 REMEMBRANCE: In observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, MTV will again support the nonprofit 9/11 Day, which organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Children, which serves the families of 9/11.
- BROADCAST VIEWING LINKS: If you/team needs links to watch the 2024 “VMAs” Pre-Show and/or LIVE Show on the East Coast feed, please send all individual staffer email to vmas@triple7pr.com by 9/6.
- “VMAs” 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 are Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.
- SOCIAL DETAILS: Follow @MTV and @VMAs on social to keep up with all-things #VMAs.