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All there is to know about the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards

Find out who's performing, hosting and more…

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Francesca Shillcock
Senior Features Writer
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It's one of the biggest nights in music and this weekend will see the MTV Video Music Awards (also known as the VMAs) welcome the most popular names in music coming together to see who's managed to bag themselves up a Moon Person statue.

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Fans can look forward to seeing huge acts like Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Nicki Minaj and Eminem all make an appearance. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming awards…

WATCH: Lizzo is nominated for this year's VMAs and is set to perform

When are the 2022 VMAs?

The 2022 MTV VMAs will take place on Sunday, August 28 at 8pm ET. The in-person event is taking place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Last year, the awards were held in New York.

Who is hosting the 2022 VMAs?

As with most years, the MTV VMAS will be emceed by a few notable names. Viewers and attendees can look forward to seeing 90s hip-hop legend LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow all host at various different points in the show.

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Doja Cat is leading the way with the nominations this year

But the hosting comes with some controversy, as Jack Harlow was forced to drop out of his appearance at the Reading and Leeds Festival in the UK this weekend. The First Class artist cancelled his set at the festival, choosing instead to host the VMAs – a decision that festival bosses called "disappointing".

Who is performing at the 2022 VMAs?

The performers at the VMAs are just as important as the awards themselves. This year, the artists on the bill to perform are: Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Panic! At the Disco, Red Hot Chili Peppers and J Balvin. It was announced on Friday that Eminem and Snoop Dogg would also be putting on a surprise set, inspired by the Metaverse.

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Jack Harlow will act as one of the hosts of the show

Who are the acts nominated for the 2022 VMAs?

Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles and Lil Nas X are just some of the names who are hoping to win big at this year's awards in categories such as Video of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year.

How can I watch the 2022 VMAs?

The full awards show will air on MTV on Sunday. However, it'll also be available to watch on Paramount+, YouTube TV and MTV.com.

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Lizzo will also be performing

What else is there to know about the 2022 VMAs?

It was reported earlier this month that actor Johnny Depp is "in talks" to attend the VMAs dressed as the iconic VMAs mascot, the Moon Person.

Although the Edward Scissorhands actor isn't nominated in any category, TMZ reports Johnny will appear during the event dressed in the costume to surprise audiences.

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