Chappell Roan (L) and Halsey (R) (Getty)
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are simply across the nook, and the star-studded occasion guarantees to be a memorable evening with dwell performances from LGBTQ+ stars such lesbian songstress Chappell Roan and bisexual pop star Halsey.
Right here is every little thing you must know.
When are the 2024 VMAs?
This yr’s occasion takes place on Thursday (12 September), beginning at 1am UK time.
In a change from final yr, will probably be staged on the UBS Enviornment in Elmont, Lengthy Island – the house of the New York Islanders ice hockey staff.
Who’s performing on the VMAS?
Among the most fun music LGBTQ+ expertise will likely be taking to the stage with first-time nominee Chappell Roan anticipated to carry out. She is up for 4 main classes: finest new artist, finest trending video, MTV push efficiency of the yr and tune of the summer time.
Bisexual famous person Megan Thee Stallion, a bunch and nominee, are additionally on the record of performers’ names launched by MTV. Halsey, who can be bi, will play a tune from their upcoming fifth album.
Persevering with the bi-supremacy of this yr’s occasion, bisexual Brazilian singer and songwriter Anitta has earned three nominations whereas Grammy-Award-winning bisexual artist Victoria Monét has garnered two nods.
Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rauw Alejandro, LL Cool J, Karol G, GloRilla, Benson Boone, and Lisa can even be performing dwell on the ceremony. As will Sabrina Carpenter (who has seven nominations). Lenny Kravitz will make his comeback to the displays, performing dwell on the awards for the primary time in 25 years.
Unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift leads the pack with 10 nominations and has the potential to interrupt her personal report by changing into the primary star to win video of the yr 5 occasions.
Why had been the 2024 VMAS postponed?
This yr’s VMAS have been postponed by two days to keep away from clashing with the US presidential debate.
Vice-president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday (10 September) with the election now simply two months away.
The place to observe the VMAS
You’ll be able to watch within the UK on MTV, Paramount+ or Pluto TV.
Voting continues to be open on MTV’s web site, vote.mtv.com, the place you may register help in your favorite artists throughout the gender-neutral classes till Thursday.
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