How to Watch the 2022 MTV VMAs

Hosted by LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the 38th annual VMAs will begin at 8 p.m. ET at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. The pre-show, hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, with special celebrity correspondent Tate McRae, will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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Moongazing

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Harlow, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X lead with seven nominations each, followed by Doja Cat and Harry Styles with six

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5 NominatED SINGERS ARE

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This year’s VMAs also had 26 first-time nominees, including Baby Keem with four nods, and Gayle, Kacey Musgraves and Måneskin with two each

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Going West

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At the Disco

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What's Next?

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How to Watch the 2022 MTV VMAs

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are just a few hours away.

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Pre-show performers include Dove Cameron, Yung Gravy and Saucy Santana.