VMAs 2023: where to see it and nominations, guests are Maneskin

AND everything ready for VMAs 2023. The MTV Video Music Awards are tonight at 2 live on MTV – Sky channel 31 –, MTV Music – Sky channel 132 and 704 – and streaming on NOW. At 00.30, however, the pre-show begins. Reruns After airing, the episode will also be available on Paramount+.

VMAs 2023, the cast: from Nicki Minaj to Jared Leto

Hosting the event from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, is Nicki Minaj. The singer is at the helm of the event for the second consecutive year. The pre-show, however, is entrusted to Saweetie, flanked by Kevin Kenney, Nessa and Dometi Pongo in the role of presenters.

The hosts of the main show, in addition to Minaj, are: Bebe Rexha, Charli D’Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Jared LetoMadelyn Cline, Rita Ora and Sabrina Carpenter.

The performances in the lineup, from the pre-show to Måneskin

Regarding the performances, the pre-show sees NLE Choppa and Sabrina Carpenter take the stage. Following, the Extended play stage with Kaliii, Renée Rapp and The Warning. Once the 2023 VMAs get underway, there’s time for the main show. A Boogie with da Hoodie, Future, Metro Boomin, Nav and Swae Lee open with Superhero (Heroes & Villains).

Following, Anitta, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion with BongosDemi Lovato, Diddy with a medley. Furthermore, the latter swill be awarded the Global Icon Award. Again, Doja Cat, Fall Out Boy, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma. They close Lil Wayne with Kat FoodStray Kids with S-Class, TXT with Back for more (with Anitta), Nicki Minaj with Last time I saw you and Shakira, who will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Awardor the lifetime achievement award.

In the end, the Måneskin arrive. Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi and Ethan Torchio present the new single Honey (Are U coming?)published last September 1st. They compete in two categories: group of the year and best rock video for The Loneliest.

The nominations, Taylor Swift in the lead with 11 nominations

Dozens of nominated artists. Of all people Taylor Swift stands out, having obtained 11 nominations, followed by SZA with 8. There is a tie with 6 nominations Blackpink, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Olivia Rodrigo. Below are the nominations for the main categories.

Video of the year

Doja Cat – Attention
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Artist of the Year

Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Karol G
Nicki Minaj
Shakira
Taylor Swift

Song of the year

Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Rema and Selena Gomez – CalmDown
Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy
Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Musical group of the year

Blackpink
Fifty Fifty
Flo
Jonas Brothers
Måneskin
NewJeans
Seventeen
TXT

Album of the Year

Beyoncé – Renaissance
Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
SZA – SOS
Taylor Swift – Midnights

Best New Artist

GloRilla
Ice Spice
Kaliiii
Plum weight
PinkPantheress
Renee Rep

Push Performance of the Year

Saucy Santana – Booty
Stephen Sanchez – Until I found you
Jvke – Golden Hour
Flo Milli – Conceive
Reneé Rapp – Colorado
Sam Ryder – All the way over
Armani White – Coated
Fletcher – Becky’s so hot
TXT – Suger Rush Ride
Ice Spice – Princess Diana
Flo – Losing you
Lauren Spencer-Smith – That part

Best collaboration

David Guetta and Bebte Rexha – I’m good (Blue)
Post Malone and Doja Cat – I like you (A happier song)
Diddy feat. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti and Young Miami – Gotta move on
Karol G and Shakira – TQG
Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd, 21 Savage and Diddy – Creepin’ Remix
Rema and Selena Gomez – Calm down

Best Pop Video

Demi Lovato – Swine
Dua Lipa – Dance the night
Ed Sheeran – Eyes closed
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Pink – Trustfall
Taylor Swift – Anti-hero

Best Hip-Hop Video

Diddy feat. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti and Young Miami – Gotta move on
DJ Khaled feat. Drake and Lil Baby – Staying alive
GloRilla and Cardi B – Tomorrow 2
Lil Uzi Vert – Just wanna rock
Lil Wayne feat. Swizz Beatz and DMX – Kant nobody
Metro Boomin feat. Future – Superhero (Heroes & Villains)
Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl

Best R&B Video

Alicia Keys feat. Lucky Daye – Stay
Chloe feat. Chris Brown – How does it feel
Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd, 21 Savage and Diddy – Creepin’ Remix
SZA – Shirts
Toosii – Favorite Song
Yung Bleu and Nicki Minaj – Love in the way

Best K-pop video

Aespa – Girls
Blackpink – Pink Venom
Fifty Fifty – Cupid
Seventeen – Super
Stray Kids – S-Class
TXT – Sugar Rush Ride

Best alternative video

Blink-182 – Edging
Boygenius – The Film
Fall out Boy – Hold me like a grudge
Lana Del Rey feat. Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Paramore – This is why
Thirty Seconds To Mars – Stuck

Best rock video

Foo Fighters – The teacher
Linkin Park – Lost
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Pippa my tongue
Måneskin – The Loneliest
Metallica – Lux æterna
Muses – You make me feel like it’s Halloween

Best Latin Video

Anitta – Funk Rave
BAd Bunny – Where she goes
Eslabón Armado and Pesa Pluma – She dances alone
Grupo Frontera and Bud Bunny – A x100to
Karol G and Shakira – TQG
Rosalia – Despecha
Shakira – Acrostic

Best Afrobeat Video

Ayra Starr – Rush
Burna Boy – It’s Plenty
Davido feat. Musa Keys – Unavailable
Fireboy DML and Asake – Bandana
Libianca – People
Rema and Selena Gomez – CalmDown
Wizkid feat. Ayra Starr – 2 Sugar

Song of the summer

Beyoncé – Cuff it
Billie Eilish – What was I made for?
Doja Cat – Paint the town red
Doechii feat. Kodak Black – What it is (Block Boy)
Dua Lipa – Dance the night
Fifty Fifty – Cupid
Gunna – Fukumean
Jung Kook feat. Milk – Seven
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua – Barbie World
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift feat. Ice Spice – Karma
Tomorrow X Together & Jonas Brothers – Do it like that
Luke Combs – Fast Cars
Troye Sivan – Rush
Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma – The Baby

When will the reruns be broadcast?

Those who cannot follow the live broadcast have the opportunity to catch up on the subtitled versions on Wednesday 13 September at 10pmFriday 15 September at 11.55pm and Sunday 17 September at 7.35am on MTV. On MTV Music, however, the repeat of the pre-show is broadcast on September 13th at 10pm and the full show begins at 11.30pm.

It continues on Thursday 14th at 12pm, Friday 15th at 10pm, Saturday 16th at 7pm and Sunday 17th at 1pm. Finally, the event will air on September 13th at 11pm on VH1. Subsequently, the contents will be available on Paramount+.

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