2022 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Blackpink, Lizzo, Lil Nas X and More

The 2022 MTV VMAs are taking place in New Jersey on Aug. 28, and stars are arriving early to show off their wild styles.

Performers for the night include Anitta, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Blackpink, Kane Brown, Eminem and Snoop Dogg, Jack Harlow, Khalid and Marshmello, Lizzo, Måneskin, Nicki Minaj, Panic! at the Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also performing during the pre-show are Saucy Santana, Yung Gravy and Dove Cameron.

Presenters include Ashley Graham, Avril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Becky G, Billy Eichner, Cheech & Chong, Chlöe, Dixie D’Amelio, DJ Khaled, Dove Cameron, Joel Madden, Latto, Lili Reinhart and Offset.

Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Harry Styles are all tied for most nominations, with eight each. Early awards were won by Måneskin, Blackpink, Seventeen, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow, and Taylor Swift.

The night’s most competitive category — Video of the Year — is a battle between the following clips:

“Woman” by Doja Cat
“Way 2 Sexy” by Drake (featuring Future and Young Thug)
“Shivers” by Ed Sheeran
“As It Was” by Harry Styles
“Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow
“Brutal” by Olivia Rodrigo
“All Too Well: The Short Film” by Taylor Swift

Nicki Minaj is set to be presented with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and have a career-spanning performance. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be presented with the Global Icon Award.

Harlow, Minaj and LL Cool J are hosting the show.

Check out the gallery of the most-discussed looks of the night, including show-stopping numbers from Lil Nas X, Blackpink, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Jack Harlow and many more.