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If last year's were any indication, the beloved awards show is back for more iconic moments as it makes its way back to New York. The 2024 VMAs are touching down at the UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11, and we can't wait to watch hot girl take on hosting duties for the night. Of course, this year's ceremony is bringing on a ton of star-studded guests ~as per ush~, and some of the power pop players of the year are hitting the main stage ( and cover girl , to name a few šŸ‘€).

So, let's catch you up to speed ahead of the show so you don't miss a beat. Below, find all the performers taking the stage at the 2024 VMAs. Katy Perry First things first: VMA veteran Katy Perry is making her way back to the mainstage for an epic performance as the recipient of the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.



ICYMI, Katy hosted the show in 2017 and has rightfully racked up *plenty* of moon people over the years. Sabrina Carpenter After her instantly iconic mashup performance of ā€œFeatherā€ and ā€œNonsenseā€ during last yearā€™s Pre-Show, Sabrina is making her way to the VMA main stage as a first-time performer and nominee (!!!). The ā€œEspressoā€ hitmaker is up for six Moon Person awards, including artist and song of the year.

Chappell Roan It's Chappell Roan's bedazzled campy world, and we're just living in itā€”which is why she's making her VMA debut this year! The first-time nominee is up for two categories, including Best New Artist. GloRilla GloRilla presented an award at last year's show, but the 5-time nominee is making her live performance debut this year. She's nominated for three awards this year, including Best Hip-Hop and Best Collaboration for ā€œWanna Beā€ with her tourmate and VMA host, Megan Thee Stallion.

Benson Boone Benson Boone blew up with his track, ā€œBeautiful Things,ā€ earlier this year, and he'll be bringing that same magic to the VMAs. The MTV PUSH artist and first-time nominee is nominated for three categories including Best New Artist and Best Alternative. LISA BLACKPINK's ā€œPink Venomā€ performance at the 2022 VMAs still lives in our heads rent-free, and now, LISA is gracing the stage with new solo material.

The multitalented idol won Best K-Pop for "Money" two years ago, and she's up for Best K-Pop and Best Choreography at this year's show. Halsey Halsey hasn't performed on the VMA stage since they sang ā€œCloserā€ with The Chainsmokers in 2016, but they're back to sing some newness from their upcoming album. In 2019, Halsey took home a moon person for Best K-Pop with BTS for their track, ā€œBoy With Luv.

ā€ Camila Cabello After the release of her album, , Camila Cabello is bringing her Miami Heat to the VMAs for the first time since 2021, when she performed ā€œDon't Go Yet.ā€ The 4-time VMA winner is up for Best Pop at this year's show. Shawn Mendes Shawn Mendes is also returning to the VMA stage since he last performed ā€œSummer of Loveā€ with Tainy in 2021.

The 2-time nominee is giving his first televised performance of tracks from his new album, , at this year's show. Karol G La Bichota, Karol G, lit up the stage with a performance of ā€œOki Doki" / "TaĢ Okā€ during last year's show, and she's back for more this year as she's up for the Best Latin award. Rauw Alejandro First-time VMA nominee Rauw Alejandro is one hell of a performer, and he's gracing the MTV stage for a debut performance from his upcoming album.

Anitta Third time's the charm! Anitta is performing at the VMAs for the third year in a row with a medley of ā€œSavage Funkā€ and ā€œAlegria.ā€ She's also premiering her new track, ā€œParadise,ā€ with guest appearances by Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and Tiago PZK. Lenny Kravitz Living legend Lenny Kravitz is performing at the VMAs for the first time in 25 years (!!!).

He made his VMA debut in 1993 with a performance of ā€œAre You Gonna Go My Wayā€ and took home a Moon Person for Best Male Video that same year. The last time he performed at the awards show was alongside Madonna in 1998. LL Cool J After serving as an emcee at last year's show (and performing in an epic 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop tribute), LL Cool J is debuting new music from his new album on the VMA stage.

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