MTV Video Music Awards

DOJA CAT IS BLASTING OFF AS HOST

Nominees:

 Video of the Year: Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic Records, DJ Khaled ft. Drake: "Popstar" (Starring Justin Bieber) – OVO / We The Best / Epic Records.Doja Cat ft. SZA: "Kiss Me More" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records, Ed Sheeran: "Bad Habits" – Atlantic Records, Lil Nas X: "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" – Columbia Records, The Weeknd: "Save Your Tears" – XO / Republic Records

Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande – Republic Records, Doja Cat – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records, Justin Bieber – Def Jam, Megan Thee Stallion – 300 Entertainment, Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records, Taylor Swift – Republic Records

Song of the Year: 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: "Mood" – Records LLC / Columbia Records, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: "Leave the Door Open" – Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic Records, BTS: "Dynamite" – Bighit Music, Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: "WAP" – Atlantic Records, Dua Lipa: "Levitating" – Warner Records, Olivia Rodrigo: "Drivers License" – Geffen Records

Fans and Artists Return to New Jersey's Prudential Center.

Vanguard Award recipients LL COOL J and Nicki Minaj, along with rap superstar Jack Harlow are set to emcee and introduce the biggest moments of the night. 

Honoring names in music with live performances, awards, and pop culture moments; performers include Demi Lovato, Stray Kids, Karol G, Måneskin, and Shakira.

From the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y.

Global pop superstar Katy Perry to receive Video Vanguard Award and perform.