MTV’s Video Music Awards have been the catalyst for some of pop culture’s most iconic performances, from Michael Jackson’s medley in 1995 to Lady Gaga’s bloody opera for “Paparazzi” in 2009. Of course, you can’t ever mention the beloved awards show without acknowledging Beyoncé , Britney Spears, and Taylor Swift ’s eras-defining moments. The list goes on, and after a legendary lineup at the 2024 VMAs (ahem: Chappell Roan, Katy Perry, and GloRilla, to name a few), we are simply seated for this year’s ceremony.

This year’s show is set to take place on Sunday, September 7, and marks the first time it will air on both MTV and CBS. We’ll see a mix of breakout stars and VMA vets take the stage at New York’s UBS Arena, from Alex Warren and Sombr to Sabrina Carpenter and Ricky Martin. Chec

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