On May 23, MTV announced the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will return to New Jersey's famed Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12. Airing live in more than 150 countries, this year's global fan-filled spectacle will honor the best music videos of the past year with unforgettable performances, epic tributes and showstopping appearances from music's biggest stars.
TUNE IN:
The 2023 “VMAs” will air LIVE from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT on MTV, along with a live hosted simulcast on UniMás at 8PM ET/PT with an encore to follow on Univision at 11:30PM ET/PT, making it available to the most global audience in “VMAs” history. Univision’s Alejandra Espinoza will host exclusive live in-show segments throughout the broadcast.
Music’s most iconic night will also simulcast across MTV sister networks BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TVLand & VH1.
The 2023 “VMAs” pre-show will air at 6:30-8:00 PM ET/PT. NLE Choppa and Sabrina Carpenter are set to perform during the 90-minute event, hosted by award-winning rap star Saweetie with Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney.
PERFORMERS, VANGUARD & GLOBAL ICON, PRESENTERS:
The star-packed performer lineup includes Anitta, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Lil Wayne, Måneskin, Metro Boomin with Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee & NAV, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Shakira, Stray Kids and TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
Legendary mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will accept the prestigious Global Icon Award, performing live for the first time since 2005.
Global sensation Shakira will receive MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award, presented by Toyota, and perform live for the first time since 2006.
Nicki Minaj reprises her dual role as emcee and performer.
The first round of announced presenters includes Bebe Rexha, Charli D'Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Jared Leto, Madelyn Cline, Rita Ora and Sabrina Carpenter.
Extended Play Stage Presented by Doritos® lineup includes Kaliii, Reneé Rapp and The Warning.
MTV and BACARDí together reveal an all-star 2023 “VMAs” finale performance featuring an iconic lineup of some of MTV’s most celebrated artists, including DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL COOL J, who join previously announced performers Lil Wayne and show emcee Nicki Minaj, for a can’t-miss tribute to Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, airing LIVE from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT.
NOMINATIONS + VOTING:
With the addition of Social Categories, Taylor Swift (11) still leads Nominations, followed by SZA (8), BLACKPINK, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo (6), Kim Petras and Sam Smith (5 each), Beyoncé, Diddy, Drake, Ice Spice, Karol G, Metro Boomin, Shakira and TOMORROW X TOGETHER (4 each).
General fan voting is now closed; voting remains open for Social Categories and “Best New Artist.”
ADDITIONAL INFO:
SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2023 “VMAs” include BACARDÍ® Rum, Burger King®, Clearblue®, DESCOVY®, Doritos®, HEINZ, M&M’S®, Swiffer, and Toyota Motor North America.
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 serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.
"We're thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year's VMAs," said Bruce Gillmer, president of music and music talent, programming and events at Paramount and chief content officer of music at Paramount+. "Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State's incredible fans has been our goal since last year's highly successful event."
"We are incredibly proud to have the Prudential Center once again serve as the home for the 40th annual MTV Video Music Awards," said Jake Reynolds, president of Prudential Center. "All eyes of the entertainment industry will be focused on Newark, NJ, as the brightest stars come together to perform at a marquee showcase within our world-class venue. This event allows us the opportunity to celebrate all genres of music for fans throughout the world, as we do all year round. We appreciate the ability to continue our long-standing partnership with MTV and look forward to an amazing evening."
"Prudential Center is extremely excited to welcome back the VMAs to New Jersey for a second consecutive year and for the third time in the last five years," said Sean Saadeh, EVP of entertainment at Prudential Center. "As Prudential Center continues to position itself as a top five venue in the world, we could not be more thankful for the strong relationship we have established with the entire VMAs team. Last year's show had some of the biggest superstars and legends hit the stage, and we can't wait to see what is in store for this year!"
"The return of the VMAs to the Prudential Center testifies to New Jersey's enduring standing as a premier venue for large-scale entertainment events," said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. "As the home of some of the most internationally renowned names in the music industry, New Jersey is proud to once again partner with Paramount to showcase an array of exciting performances to a global audience. By hosting this highly anticipated spectacle, our state and local economies will also benefit from the thousands of visitors who will shop, dine and stay in our local communities."
"Awarding Newark as host city for the 2023 VMAs echoes not only our selection by MTV in 2022 and 2019, but also reverberates our city's historic vibe as a hotbed of musical genius. Starting with America's first known composer in 1759, through the jazz explosion in the 1920s, and up to today's full spectrum of genres from hip hop to opera, Newark has long served as America's turntable for harmonic expression," said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. "The relevance of the Video Music Awards rising up today from the same city that registered the film and video industry's first nitrocellulose patent is not lost on me as Newark continues to sit squarely at the crossroads of motion picture and music."
This year's VMAs will air across MTV's global footprint of linear and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories, reaching over 319 million households. Additional details, including nominees will be announced closer to the show.
In the U.S., MTV Video Music Awards 2023 will air on Tuesday, September 12, simulcast across MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, Comedy Central, MTV2, and VH1. The ceremony will have two same evening encores: at 11:00 p.m. on MTV, Nickelodeon, BET, Comedy Central, MTV2, and VH1; and at 2:00 a.m. on MTV, MTV2 and VH1.
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Originally published: September 04, 2023.
H/T: Special thanks to @kancsn01 for the news!
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