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Nashville, Tenn. (October 27, 2023) –  The  Pollstar  ‘Top 10 Worldwide Tour’ headliner Chris Tomlin kicked off his  “An Evening of Worship”  tour last night with every concert already sold out! On the day of the launch Chris received a Billboard Music Awards nomination for Top Christian Song for “Holy Forever.” 

“I am truly at a loss for words… I hopped on a plane yesterday to start a tour that is completely sold out, and found out on the flight that ‘Holy Forever’ has been nominated for a Billboard Music Award…” Chris shared, “I have always tried to write songs that help give people a voice to worship God and this song has traveled and touched more lives than I could have ever hoped for or imagined. Congratulations to all the other nominees, truly an honor to be amongst you all.” 

The “2023 Billboard Music Awards” (BBMAs) presented by Marriott Convoy, is a celebration of music’s greatest achievements, honoring the year’s hottest names in music determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts. The awards will be held on Sunday November 19th. 

“An Evening Of Worship Tour”, kicking off last night in Miami, features new songs from Tomlin’s  Billboard  Christian chart-topping album  Always  including the Grammy-nominated, six-week #1 hit “Holy Forever.”  The song became the 21 st  #1 single of his career and also marked the historic career achievement of holding the #1 position on a radio chart for OVER 3 YEARS, totaling in 158+ weeks.  

“An Evening of Worship”  tour is nationally promoted by Transparent Productions and will benefit “Food for the Hungry.” Singer/songwriter Pat Barrett, signed to Chris’ Bowyer & Bow record label, is the special guest on the tour.    

“An Evening of Worship” with Chris Tomlin

October 26                   Fort Lauderdale, FL   

October 27                   Tampa, FL

October 28                   Myrtle Beach, SC

November 2                 Hampton, VA

November 3                 Vienna, VA

November 4                 Buffalo, NY

November 9                 Covington, LA

November 10               Houston, TX  *

November 11               Dallas, TX  *

November 16               San Diego, CA

November 17               Sacramento, CA

November 18               San Jose, CA

*Pat Barrett does not appear

Chris Tomlin 21 Career #1 Radio Singles:

“Holy Forever”

“Who You Are To Me”

“Good Good Father”

“He Shall Reign Forevermore”

“At The Cross (Love Ran Red )

“Jesus Loves Me”

“Whom Shall I Fear”-

“I Lift My Hands”

“I Will Follow”

“I Will Rise”

“Jesus Messiah”

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

“How Can I Keep From Singing”

“Made To Worship”

“Holy Is The Lord”

“Indescribable”

“How Great Is Our God”

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Karol G Tops 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists: Complete List

Karol G leads the list of finalists for the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, with 21 nods in categories including artist of the year, tour of the ytear, Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year for Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), Billboard and Telemundo announced Thursday (Sep. 12).

For the third consecutive year, the Colombian star garners the greatest number of entries for a female artist, after achieving 15 in 2022 and 13 in 2023. Her song “Qlona,” with Mexican star Peso Pluma , competes for six awards — including Hot Latin Song of the year, Global 200 Latin Song of the year and Sales Song of the Year — while her hit “ Mi Ex Tenía Razón” garners two nods, for Latin airplay song of the year and Sales Song of the year.

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Following Karol G are Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma with 15 nods each. Bunny competes, among others, for Artist of the Year, Global 200 artist of the year, and tour of the year. His song “Perro Negro” with Feid, including Global 200 Latin song of the year, Hot Latin Song of the Year, and Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event. His album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana competes for Top Latin Album of the Year and Latin Rhythm Album of the Year.

Pluma, meanwhile, is up for Artist of the Year, Global 200 Artist of the Year, songwriter of the year, and regional Mexican album of the Year for Éxodo. In addition to his six entries with Karol G for “Qlona,” his hit “Lady Gaga” with Gabito Ballesteros and Junior H competes for two awards: Hot Latin Song of the year, vocal event and Streaming Song of the year.

Feid boasts 11 entries. In addition to the five he achieved for “Perro Negro” with Bad Bunny, he also competes for Global 200 Latin artist of the year, and Latin rhythm album of the year for Ferxxocalipsis.

With eight entries are regional Mexican acts Fuerza Regida and Junior H , both artist of the year finalists. The group also competes, among others, for Hot Latin Song of the year, vocal event for “Harley Quinn” with Marshmello, as well as Top Latin Album of the year and regional Mexican album of the year with Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada . Junior H is also a Top Latin Album of the year and regional Mexican album of the Year finalist for $adBoyz For Life II .

Other artists with multiple mentions include Xavi (7), Grupo Frontera y Mike Towers (5), Aventura, Gabito Ballesteros, Kali Uchis, y Shakira (4), Cris Mj, Eslabon Armado, FloyyMenor, Julión Alvarez y su Norteño Banda, Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Rauw Alejandro y Young Miko (3), ATL Jacob, Edgar Barrera, Grupo Firme, JOP, Luis Figueroa, Maná, Marshmello, Natanael Cano, Piso 21,  Reik, Venesti and Wisin (2).

The 31st annual Billboard Latin Music Awards will be broadcast on Telemundo on October 20 at 9pm ET from Miami. It will simultaneously be available on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock and the Telemundo app, and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.

This year’s awards will be presented in 49 categories spanning major Latin music genres, from Latin pop to tropical, and Latin rhythm to regional Mexican.

The Latin Billboard Music Awards are the only ones that recognize the most popular albums, songs and performers in Latin music, according to  Billboard ‘s weekly charts. Produced by Telemundo and American Country Broadcast Inc, they coincide with Billboard Latin Music Week, which returns to Miami Beach Oct. 14-18 with a roster of star speakers including Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan, Danny Ocean, Peso Pluma and many more. Get your tickets today for the Billboard Latin Music Week 2024  here .

See the complete list of finalists below:

OVERALL ARTISTS CATEGORIES

Artist of the year.

Fuerza Regida

Artist of the Year, New

Gabito Ballesteros

Oscar Maydon

Tito Double P

Tour of the Year

Luis Miguel

Crossover Artist of the Year

Global 200 latin artist of the year, songs categories, global 200 latin song of the year.

Bad Bunny & Feid, “Perro Negro”

Feid & ATL Jacob, “Luna”

FloyyMenor & Cris Mj, “Gata Only”

Karol G & Peso Pluma, “Qlona”

Myke Towers, “Lala”

Hot Latin   Song of the Year

Bad Bunny, “Monaco”

Xavi, “La Diabla”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event

Fuerza Regida & Marshmello, “Harley Quinn”

Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros & Junior H, “Lady Gaga”

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male

Hot latin songs artist of the year, female, hot latin songs artist of the year, duo or group.

Eslabon Armado

Grupo Firme

Grupo Frontera

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Labels Group

Sony Music Latin

Warner Latina

Latin Airplay Song of the Year

Karol G, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón”

Myke Towers, “La Falda”

Latin Airplay Label of the Year

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Sales Song of the Year

Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Streaming Song o f  the Year

Calle 24, Chino Pacas & Fuerza Regida, “Qué onda”

ALBUM CATEGORIES

Top latin album of the year.

Bad Bunny, Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana

Fuerza Regida, Pa Las Baby’s y Belikeada

Grupo Frontera, El Comienzo

Junior H, $ad Boyz For Life II

Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male

Rauw Alejandro

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female

Top latin albums artist of the year, duo or group.

Grupo Marca Registrada

Top Latin Albums Label of the Year

Latin pop categories, latin pop artist of the year, solo.

Enrique Iglesias

Sebastián Yatra

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

La Oreja De Van Gogh

Latin Pop Song of the Year

Danny Ocean, “Amor”

Maná & Eden Muñoz, “Amor Clandestino”

Piso 21 & Wisin, “La Misión”

Reik, “Abril”

Venesti, Nacho & Maffio, “No Es Normal”

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year

Intercope Capitol Label Group

Latin Pop Album of the Year

Chayanne, Bailemos Otra Vez

Jay Wheeler, Música Buena Para Días Malos

Kali Uchis, Orquídeas

Kany García, García

Shakira, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Latin Pop Album s  Label of the Year

Tropical categories, tropical artist of the year, solo.

Juan Luis Guerra

Luis Figueroa

Marc Anthony

Prince Royce

Romeo Santos

Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Gente de Zona

Grupo Niche

La Sonora Dinamita

Monchy & Alexandra

Tropical Song of the Year

Luis Figueroa, “Bandido”

Marc Anthony, “Punta Cana”

Myke Towers, “La Capi”

Prince Royce & Gabito Ballesteros, “Cosas de la Peda”

Víctor Manuelle feat. Frankie Ruiz, “Otra Noche Más”

Tropical Airplay Label of the Year

Interscope Capitol Label Group

Tropical Album of the Year

Aventura, Generation Next

Camilo, Cuatro

Marc Anthony, Muevense

Prince Royce, Llamada Perdida

Tropical Albums Label of the Year

Discos Fuentes

The Orchard

Universal Music Enterprises

REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES

Regional mexican artist of the year, solo.

Ivan Cornejo

Natanael Cano

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Regional mexican song of the year.

Alejandro Fernández, “Difícil Tu Caso”

Banda MS, “Tu Perfume”

Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, “Dios Bendiga Nuestro Amor”

Banda Los Recoditos, “Vas a Querer Volver”

Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda, “Buscándole a la Suerte”

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year

Regional mexican album of the year.

Natanael Cano, Nata Montana

Peso Pluma, Éxodo

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year

Double P Records

LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES

Latin rhythm artist of the year, solo.

Myke Towers

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

Baby Rasta & Gringo

Jowell & Randy

Mambo Kingz

Wisin & Yandel

Zion & Lennox

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year

Aaantonio, “El Hotel”

Daddy Yankee, “Bonita”

Natti Natasha, “Ya No Te Extraño”

Venesti, “Umaye”

Wisin & Mora, “Bien Loco”

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year

Latin rhythm album of the year.

Feid, Ferxxocalipsis

Rauw Alejandro, Playa Saturno

Tainy, Data

Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year

Writers / producers / publishers categories, songwriter of the year.

Alexis Armando Fierro Román

Edgar Barrera

Publisher of the Year

Double P Publishing, BMI

Prajin Music Publishing, BMI

Street Mob Publishing, BMI

Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp, BMI

Universal Music, Inc., ASCAP

Publishing Corporation of the Year

Downtown Music Publishing

Kobalt Music Group

Sony Music Publishing

Universal Music

Warner Chappell Music

Producer of the Y e ar

Ernesto ‘Neto’ Fernández

Ovy On The Drums

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Taylor Swift wins the best pop VMA.

Artist of the year

Taylor Swift wins the artist of the year VMA.

Halsey performs newest single 'Ego'

Angela Yang

Halsey just rocked out on stage, performing her latest single “Ego” in a makeshift garage.

The singer, who arrived on the carpet with long red hair and a matching gown, seemingly ditched her long locks before stepping on stage in a fiery pixie cut.

Rauw Alejandro leaves a piece of Puerto Rico on stage

Before the show began, Rauw Alejandro told interviewers he wanted to honor his Puerto Rican culture on stage tonight. He added that he also wanted to throw in nods to New York, where many Puerto Ricans have created tight-knit communities.

Alejandro delivered by honoring his Nuyorican roots on a set that emulated the city's apartment rooftops. He was joined by dancers and musicians who helped bring a slice of the island's musical heritage to the stage.

Sabrina Carpenter wins first VMA for song of the year

That's that Sabrina espresso, after all. The singer snagged the coveted award for her hit song "Espresso," which has dominated summer playlists since it was released in April.

"I've literally never won one of these," Carpenter said while accepting her moon person. "I feel so grateful to have truly the best fans in the world."

Song of the year

Sabrina Carpenter wins the song of the year VMA for “Espresso.” 

Benson Boone soars

Benson Boone, who already won the VMA for best alternative, started off his performance with a sweet serenade before literally flipping the song into a rocking show.

He promised a show with "lots of flips" and he certainly delivered with two literal backflips, the last being off of his piano. Boone's sweet crooning turned into big vocal crescendos as easily and quickly as he moved through the air.

Megan Thee Stallion is not just here to host

The rapper played an energized medley of hits from her album "Megan," starting off with "BOA," which is nominated in the best hip-hop category.

She cut to a dance break as fans chanted the chorus of "B.A.S" to her. Megan then launched into her venomous diss track "HISS," which made waves earlier this year and opened the door for disses against Drake .

She then brought out Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba to perform their viral hit "Mamushi," which won best trending video earlier tonight.

Tyla wins best Afrobeats

The South African singer Tyla won for her hit song "Water," which also spawned a viral trend on TikTok.

"African music can be pop music too," she said. "This is just so special but also bittersweet because I know there's a tendency to group all African artists under afrobeats."

The artist is also nominated for best new artist.

"African music is so diverse, it's more than just Afrobeats," she said as she accepted her award.

Best Afrobeats

Tyla wins the best Afrobeats VMA for “Water.” 

Chappell Roan performs: 'Your favorite drag queen's favorite artist' 

After a loving intro from drag queen Sasha Colby, Chappell Roan took the VMAs stage in full armor in front of a burning castle as she sang "Good Luck, Babe!" her hit summer single that has helped propel her to stardom.

Roan's rise to fame began with an opening act during Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" tour in the Spring, which then paved the way for a sold-out festival circuit, all leading her to tonight's stage, where she is nominated for her first major awards including best new artist.

Roan credits Colby with a slogan she's used to reference herself — "your favorite artist's favorite artist." After shouting that on stage this summer, Roan said she got the quote from Colby, who coined "your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen."

Colby introduced Roan tonight as "your favorite drag queen’s favorite artist."

Performances galore but few moon people

It's been about an hour since anyone accepted an award, with the exception of Katy Perry's pre-announced Vanguard award.

While there were quite a few awards announced in the pre-show livestream, no other statues have been given out since Taylor Swift and Post Malone accepted the best collaboration award.

Katy Perry performs her most nostalgic hits ahead of accepting Vanguard Award

Katy Perry gave a high-energy performance ahead of her acceptance of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

She was introduced by her fiancé Orlando Bloom, who gave a heartfelt tribute to the longtime pop star, noting that “the remarkable world she creates has brought a sense of joy and laughter, inspiring generations of people from all over the world.”

She took the stage in a cloud of colored smoke, held up by cables as she sang a mashup of “Dark Horse” and “E.T.” in mid-air. The singer then brought Doechii onstage for a snippet of their upcoming release “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE.”

Perry continued the show with a nostalgic string of her fan-favorites — “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “I Kissed a Girl” and “Firework" — before ending with her latest release "LIFETIMES" and sharing a post-performance kiss with Bloom.

"Thank you. I did that all on my first day of my period, too, can you believe it?" she said breathlessly as she accepted her Moon Person.

"I just want to say with my whole heart: Do whatever it takes to stay true to yourself and true to your art," she added in her speech. "Turn off social media, safeguard your mental health, pause, touch grass."

Anitta makes the VMAs feel like paradise

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"The queen of Brazil" Anitta showed off her trilingual singing chops in a major medley alongside Tiago PZK, Fat Joe and DJ Khaled. She flawlessly transitioned from English to Portuguese and Spanish while showing off her impressive dance moves.

This is also her second all-white outfit of the night, which she suggested on the red carpet may be hinting at an upcoming surprise.

Taylor Swift ditches the punk plaid for sparkly green

Always one to keep people on their toes, Taylor Swift has made an unexpected outfit change.

While Swift arrived in a punk plaid ensemble, she appears to now be seated in a sparkling green gown. The singer was seen on an online stream in a beaded outfit that had a spaceship display, a likely nod to her performance of "Down Bad" during the "The Eras Tour," which features visuals of a UFO.

Sabrina Carpenter performs moonwalking mashup

At last year's VMAs, Sabrina Carpenter was relegated to a pre-show performance. Not this year.

This year, she performed a mashup of "Please Please Please," "Taste" and "Espresso" during the primetime ceremony. Carpenter danced, appropriately, with astronauts and an alien, who she proceeded to kiss onstage. The space-themed backdrop to her bubble gum pop bobs mirrored the iconic Moon Person statue awarded to VMA winners.

Carpenter's most recent album, "Short n' Sweet," is her sixth studio album and first to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. After opening for Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" and performing her breakout hit "Espresso" at Coachella this spring, Carpenter has ascended into pop's most rarified echelon.

LISA rocks out on the VMA stage

With pyrotechnics and leather outfits, LISA put on a rockin' show for her performance on the VMAs stage.

She started her performance with her latest single "New Woman," although Rosalia, her collaborator on the song, was absent.

She then transitioned into "Rockstar," which is nominated in the best K-Pop category.

Megan Thee Stallion pays homage to Britney Spears' 'I'm a Slave 4U'

With a large yellow snake wrapped around her body, Megan Thee Stallion gave a nod to Britney Spears' iconic "I'm a Slave 4 U" VMAs performance by wearing the same green and blue two piece while performing her hosting duties.

"I don’t know this snake, this snake don’t know me," she said. She then screamed as someone tried to remove the snake from her body.

Chappell Roan’s success marks the rise of the ‘middle class’ pop star

Chappell Roan is no longer just “your favorite artist’s favorite artist.”

Roan, who is known for the queer themes in her music and her drag-inspired aesthetic, is among the recent crop of artists who have hit unforeseen career highs in recent months, despite being considered part of pop music’s “middle class.”

This designation has typically been associated with artists who have cultivated devout  online fan bases , but who are not necessarily household names.

A-list pop stardom has become increasingly difficult to achieve. But some music industry experts say the recent rise of Roan and others — including Sabrina Carpenter, Tinashe and Charli XCX — is a testament to their authenticity and ability to foster such strong fandoms.

Read the full story here.

Taylor Swift honors 9/11 victims

Taylor Swift just took home her second Moon Person of the night with a win for best collaboration for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone. She opened her acceptance speech with an acknowledgement of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks given the event's location in New York.

Speaking about her music video, Swift described her collaborator Post Malone as “everyone in music’s favorite person to collaborate with.”

“And it is because you are so ridiculously talented, you are so versatile and you’re the most down to earth person,” Swift said. “Honestly, so unfailingly polite, it has taken me forever to get him to stop calling me ‘ma’am.’”

Flavor Flav gifts Jordan Chiles a replacement medal

After being stripped of her Olympic bronze medal shortly after leaving Paris, Flavor Flav followed through on his promise to award Jordan Chiles a custom-made replacement.

"I gotcha something that they can't take away from you," Flavor Flav told the two-time Olympian on the VMAs stage. He bestowed her with a bronze clock necklace and tied it on her neck himself.

Megan Thee Stallion opens the show with a nod to the Paris Games

The host opened the show with a message to everyone watching.

“Shout out to my hotties, and my haties ‘cause I know y’all watching too,” she said.

She donned a Team USA-inspired leotard while greeting viewers. She then passed the mic to Jordan Chiles and Flavor Flav.

Flav gave Chiles a bronze clock and promised to gift her the prize money she lost after her bronze medal was stripped from her after last month's Paris Olympic Games.

Best collaboration

Taylor Swift wins the best collaboration VMA for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.

Eminem brings his mob of Slim Shadys to open the VMAs

Opening the show with his song "Houdini," off of his latest album "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," the rapper brought a gang of his alter egos to support him on stage. He also brought a doppelgänger who looked strikingly similar to his younger self.

Jelly Roll also made a virtual appearance to perform with Eminem on their collaboration "Somebody Save Me."

Lenny Kravitz dedicates best rock win to late mother

The VMA for best rock video went to Lenny Kravitz for “Human” from his 2024 album, “Blue Electric Light.”

He dedicated the award to his late mother, who died in 1995.

"31 years ago, my mother was with me," he said after his win. "The last time she was with me at an award show was at the VMAs and so I dedicate this to her.”

Kravitz will perform at tonight's ceremony for the first time since 1998.

Taylor Swift is on the carpet

The highly anticipated arrival of Taylor Swift is finally here as the singer poses for the cameras ahead of tonight's show. She won a VMA for song of summer before even setting foot on the carpet.

Swift is known for using her award show outfits as a way to clue in fans about her upcoming projects. Last year, Swift's black and white dress at the Grammys hinted at her announcement of the album "The Tortured Poets Department" later during the show. That came after she announced her album "Midnights" at the 2022 VMAs, wearing a silver-draped dress that hinted at a new "Bejewled" era for the singer.

So with fans eager for her to drop "reputation (Taylor's Version)," is her outfit signaling any easter eggs for news to come?

Lenny Kravitz wins the best rock VMA for “Human.” 

'Fortnight' nabs song of summer

Taylor Swift has officially won her first award of the night.

Her single "Fortnight" from "The Tortured Poets Department" won song of the summer, which was announced on the VMAs red carpet before the awards show even kicked off.

If she takes home at least six more of the 12 awards she's nominated for tonight, she will match Beyoncé's record for most VMA wins.

Megan Thee Stallion wins best trending video

Megan Thee Stallion was caught off guard by the news of her own win as pre-show host Kevan Kenney abruptly handed her a Moon Person. The rapper, who is also hosting the VMAs this year, clinched the best trending video award for “Mamushi” featuring Yuki Chiba.

“Me and Yuki recorded that song in Japan in like, a small apartment studio, and we were just messing around,” Megan said, adding that she was "shocked" by fans' embrace of the song.

The singer is up for six more categories tonight.

Taylor Swift's presidential endorsement hangs in the air

The self-proclaimed "Childless Cat Lady" endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after Tuesday night's debate, inspiring some 330,000 v isits to vote.gov in the process. It's unclear if the pop star will continue speaking out about politics in the weeks before the election.

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Song of summer

Taylor Swift wins the song of summer VMA for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone.

Expect a tribute to 9/11

This year’s show had originally been scheduled for Sept. 10 but was moved to Sept. 11 because the broadcast would clash with Tuesday’s presidential debate. 

The show’s producers plan to recognize the 9/11 attacks by donating proceeds from the show to 9/11 Day, a nonprofit that organizes community service programs on the anniversary of the attacks, and Tuesday’s Children, which helps support impacted families. 

Taylor Swift has a chance to break Beyoncé's record

Pop sensation Taylor Swift is the most nominated artist of the night, with the potential to make history by breaking fellow nominee Beyoncé's record.

Swift is up for a total of 12 awards, including video of the year, artist of the year and song of the year. Currently, Swift has a total of 23 VMAs throughout her career and is seven awards shy of matching Beyoncé's record of 30.

But Beyoncé is also nominated for several VMAs tonight following the success of her country album "Cowboy Carter" — which was notably snubbed from the Country Music Association Awards earlier this week. The album's hit song, "Texas Hold 'Em," is up against Swift's "Fortnight" for song of the year.

Naomi Scott attends her first VMAs

British actress and singer Naomi Scott, who plays pop star Skye Riley in the upcoming film “Smile 2,” said her character drew inspiration from some of the pop stars here tonight.

As for the movie itself, slated to release in theaters Oct. 18, the first-time VMA attendee teased it as being “kind of like the first movie, but on steroids and a lot of party drugs.

“It’s very intense, but it’s so fun and so unhinged and also kind of funny,” Scott said. “My director brought me in to watch some of the edit, and I remember just being like, I wish I was here with my best friend, because we would just be grabbing each other laughing and screaming.”

'Dreams don’t have deadlines:' LL Cool J on his first album in a decade

After a 10-year break from releasing music, LL Cool J dropped his 14th studio album, "The Force," on Friday.

"I wanted to show the people that I came up with that your dreams don't have deadlines," he said on the MTV pre-show. "You could continue to do this thing at a high level. You don't have to be successful at one age and then all of a sudden taper off and wallow around in mediocrity."

He is set to perform in tonight’s ceremony, but the legendary artist's relationship with the VMAs started 27 years ago. LL Cool J became the first rap artist to win the Video Vanguard Award in 1997, which he noted as his favorite VMAs moment.

"I am a kid raised on hip hop ... So that was an unbelievable moment," he said of the honor.

Jordan Chiles makes VMAs debut after bronze medal debacle

Two-time Olympic champion Jordan Chiles made her first public appearances on Wednesday since she was stripped of her bronze medal from the Paris Olympic Games.

"This is a dream come true to be able to come to the VMAs," Chiles said. "Meeting people, especially celebrities out here." Despite the big names in the room, Chiles said her Olympic resume has prepared her for this moment.

Competing is "harder than doing an interview," she joked.

Hours before the VMAs ceremony, Chiles spoke at the Forbes Power Women’s Summit in New York City, where she said the controversy was more about "peace" and "justice" for her than the medal itself.

"The biggest thing that was taken from me was the recognition of who I was, not just my sport, but the person I am ... the star is never going to get dimmed." she said.

Best trending video

Megan Thee Stallion wins the best trending video VMA for “Mamushi” featuring Yuki Chiba.

Katy Perry arrives at the VMAs ahead of her Vanguard award

Katy Perry is serving a wet look on the carpet. She will be performing a medley of her biggest hits later tonight in celebration of her Video Vanguard award, which celebrates an artists' career and impact on pop culture.

Addison Rae gives showgirl chic

The TikToker-turned-pop star arrived on the carpet wearing a white feathery bikini set with a tulle bustle.

She said the look was partly inspired by Madonna, who wore a wedding dress in her performance of "Like A Virgin" during the 1984 VMAs.

The "Diet Pepsi" singer is a presenter at tonight's awards.

Chappell Roan is thinking about her ex tonight

Chappell, who is nominated for best new artist alongside three other categories, said it would be “awesome” if she won — noting that she’s “never won anything.” If she does cinch the category, she said, she wants to give a shoutout to her ex: “You got me here.”

Chappell said she’s a bit nervous about performing in front of her peers tonight, many of whom she said she looks up to. The pop star teased in a red-carpet interview with MTV that her performance will include “a lot of technical things going on that I’ve never had happen.”

She also shared a few details about the medieval look she donned on the carpet.

“That robe that I had on ... was 300 years old. And then the rug that was rolled out is 600 years old," she said.

Most iconic performance

Katy Perry wins the most iconic performance VMA for “Roar.”

Best alternative

The winner for best alternative is Benson Boone for his song “Beautiful Things,” awarded during the pre-show livestream on YouTube.

Boone thanked the fans for all their support and their votes as he accepted the Moon Man statue in an interview on the carpet.

“You know what? This has been the craziest year of my life so far,” Boone said. “I’m truly honored to be in this crowd of people... it’s been pretty insane for me.”

When asked about his performance to come later tonight, Boone just said, “lot of sparkles, lots of flips.”

Halsey teases performance of new song ‘Ego’

Halsey put the red in red carpet tonight (although the VMAs carpet is technically black), with long, bright red locks and a gown to match.

She also teased her later performance of a new song called "Ego," which officially dropped on Friday as the fourth single in the lead up to her highly-anticipated album, "The Great Impersonator."

In June, the singer revealed she has been battling chronic illnesses in a social media post tied to the release of "The End," another song on her upcoming album. In the post, Halsey did not confirm any diagnoses.

"long story short, i'm Lucky to be alive. short story long, i wrote an album," Halsey wrote in the post.

The VMAs are pop culture gold

If the Grammys are the music industry's biggest night, the VMAs may be the most entertaining.

Since the first VMAs were held in New York City's Radio City Music Hall in 1984, an astounding number of prolific moments in pop culture history have taken place with the iconic "moon person" statue standing nearby.

From Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 ceremony to Madonna, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera shocking early 2000's America by kissing onstage, the VMAs have a knack for crystalizing cultural moments. Many of these moments will likely be revisited tonight in the new most iconic performance category.

'Twin, where have you been?' Muni Long arrives on the carpet

The singer's TikTok-viral song "Made For Me" is nominated in the best R&B category.

The Kelces are wishing nominees luck — 'except if you're up against Tay'

Jason and Travis Kelce are excited for everyone nominated for a moon man tonight, but they're especially hyped for Taylor Swift.

The brothers plugged the award show as one of the advertisements in this morning's episode of their podcast "New Heights." Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce proudly pointed out that his girlfriend was up for multiple VMA awards.

"Let's go, Tay! Come on, Tay!" Jason Kelce cheered.

"Stay on top! Here we go," Travis Kelce said while clapping. "Wishing everybody the best though."

"Unless you're up against Tay, then I hope you lose," his brother joked.

Anitta teases a surprise

Brazilian sensation Anitta has arrived at the VMAs ahead of her expected performance in a wedding-style dress and veil.

“It’s a little spoiler of something,” the singer told MTV on the red carpet. “But I can’t say much.”

Sabrina Carpenter shimmers on the black carpet

Sabrina Carpenter has arrived dressed in head-to-toe white. Carpenter dominated the summer charts and is nominated for seven categories tonight — including artist of the year, song of the year and song of summer. Fans are also awaiting a highly anticipated performance tonight.

LE SSERAFIM kicks off first performance of the night

South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM just hyped up the black carpet with a pre-show performance of "1-800-hot-n-fun," a track off their fourth EP "Crazy." The group is up tonight for PUSH performance of the year for “EASY."

Shaboozey dazzles on the carpet

The country artist has had a major year, from snagging two features on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" to releasing a smash hit with "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which is nominated for song of the summer.

LISA looks like a 'Rockstar'

LISA, known for her work as part of K-Pop group Blackpink and as a soloist, is nominated in the best K-Pop category for her single "Rockstar." She is also expected to perform tonight.

In an interview with MTV on the carpet, she shared why her music video for the song was so special.

"I had a chance to shoot in my home country, in Bangkok, and I think it's really cool," she said.

It's a special birthday for the VMAs

This year marks the 40th anniversary of MTV's Video Music Awards.

Over the course of its history, the VMAs have remained a cornerstone of the music awards landscape despite drastic changes in the music, video and broadcast landscapes.

The show has kept its relevance in part by delivering moments of controversy that ultimately shaped pop culture history. It's also managed to integrate digital platforms into its programming, including by adding categories that honor social media success and even allowing viewers to vote for their favorite artists via Instagram stories.

Lenny Kravitz serves up his signature leather-clad look

The rockstar is nominated in the best rock category tonight for "Human."

The rapid rise of Chappell Roan

Once a niche pop singer from Missouri trying to make it in Los Angeles, Chappell Roan has skyrocketed to mainstream fame over the past year. Known for the queer themes in her music as well as her drag-inspired aesthetic, Roan’s high-energy music — paired with her deeply emotional lyricism — has earned her a cult following online.

Her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” released last September, became a sleeper hit that further cemented her status this summer as a rising pop icon. The album charted in the top five on the U.S. Billboard 200 earlier this year, after Roan’s stint as Olivia Rodrigo’s opening act and the release of her hit followup single, “Good Luck, Babe!”

The artist has been open in speaking about the impact of sudden fame on her mental health, recently telling Rolling Stone that "it's been a really hard adjustment."

The 'Midwest Princess' herself is here

Chappell Roan has arrived at the VMAs — holding a sword. The rising pop star is up for four categories this year, including best new artist and song of summer. She's also one of the night's most anticipated performers.

Katy Perry to receive the Video Vanguard Award

The pop star and recently departed American Idol judge dominated the 2010s with hits like “Teenage Dream,” “California Gurls” and “Roar,” delivering some classic, candy-colored music videos along the way.

Now, ahead of her upcoming album “143,” she is being honored with the Video Vanguard Award, which celebrates artists who have made major contributions to music videos and popular culture. 

As is tradition with the winners of this award, Perry will perform a medley of her biggest hits.

Karol G's look is fire

The Colombian superstar has arrived at the VMAs red carpet. She said her outfit and performance tonight will honor her Latino community.

"It's about fire," the singer said on the carpet about her dress. "Latina community has fire everywhere," she told MTV.

She is nominated in the best latin category for “MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN.”

Who is presenting at the VMAs?

The VMAs will have a star-studded lineup of presenters this year, from celebs to influencers and even an Olympian. Here’s the full list:

• Addison Rae
• Alessandra Ambrosio
• Amelia Dimoldenberg
• Busta Rhymes
• Cyndi Lauper
• Damiano David (Måneskin)
• Flavor Flav
• French Montana
• Halle Bailey
• Jordan Chiles
• Miranda Lambert
• Naomi Scott
• Paris Hilton
• Sasha Colby
• Suki Waterhouse

Rauw Alejandro poses on the VMAs carpet

The artist is nominated in the best latin category for “Touching The Sky” and is expected to perform tonight.

There's still time to cast your ballot

If you missed the chance to vote on some of the major VMA categories, fear not. Voting for b est n ew a rtist will remain open into the live show. The three remaining contenders are:

• Chappell Roan
• Gracie Abrams

Megan Thee Stallion will host the show

Megan Thee Stallion is wrapping up her hot girl summer on the VMAs stage. The rapper had an epic summer promoting her third studio album on her first headlining tour, aptly titled the "Hot Girl Summer Tour."

Now, she’s coming to New York to host and perform at the VMAs.

When and where to watch the VMAs

The event will air live on MTV starting at 8.pm. ET. You can also catch the entire show streaming on Fubo TV and other Paramount-owned channels including VH1, BET, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and Comedy Central.

The red carpet has officially opened

Celebrities are starting to make their way down the VMAs red carpet. Viewers can watch pre-show red carpet coverage starting at 6:30p ET on the MTV YouTube channel.

Where are the VMAs taking place this year?

The VMAs are broadcasting live from the UBS Arena on Long Island, New York. Last year, the awards show was held at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

Who is performing at the VMAs?

Eminem is set to open the show with songs from his most recent album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).”

Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, the two rising stars who arguably defined this summer's pop music landscape, will also perform. 

Speaking of pop queens, Katy Perry will return to the VMAs for the first time since 2017 to accept the Video Vanguard Award and perform her biggest hits.

Other performers include host Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Anitta, Camila Cabello, Halsey, Karol G, Lenny Kravitz, LE SSERAFIM, LISA, LL Cool J, Rauw Alejandro, Shawn Mendes and Jessie Murph.

Here's a full list of tonight's VMA nominees

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• Ariana Grande — “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)”
• Billie Eilish — “LUNCH”
• Doja Cat — “Paint The Town Red”
• Eminem — “Houdini”
• SZA — “Snooze”
• Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone — “Fortnight”
• Ariana Grande
• Sabrina Carpenter
• Taylor Swift
• Beyoncé — “Texas Hold ‘Em”
• Jack Harlow — “Lovin On Me”
• Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
• Sabrina Carpenter — “Espresso”
• Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”

Best New Artist

Mtv push performance of the year.

• Aug. 2023: Kaliii — “Area Codes”
• Sept. 2023: GloRilla — “Lick or Sum”
• Oct. 2023: Benson Boone — “In The Stars”
• Nov. 2023: Coco Jones — “ICU”
• Dec. 2023: Victoria Monét — “On My Mama”
• Jan. 2024: Jessie Murph — “Wild Ones”
• Feb. 2024: Teddy Swims — “Lose Control”
• March 2024: Chappell Roan — “Red Wine Supernova”
• April 2024: Flyana Boss — “yeaaa”
• May 2024: Laufey — “Goddess”
• June 2024: LE SSERAFIM — “EASY”
• July 2024: The Warning — “Automatic Sun”
• Drake ft. Sexyy Red & SZA — “Rich Baby Daddy”
• GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion — “Wanna Be”
• Jessie Murph ft. Jelly Roll — “Wild Ones”
• Jung Kook ft. Latto — “Seven”
• Post Malone ft. Morgan Wallen — “I Had Some Help”
• Camila Cabello
• Olivia Rodrigo

Best hip-hop 

• GloRilla — “Yeah Glo!”
• Gunna — “fukumean”
• Megan Thee Stallion — “BOA”
• Travis Scott ft. Playboi Carti — “FE!N”
• Alicia Keys — “Lifeline”
• Muni Long — “Made For Me”
• Tyla — “Water”
• USHER, Summer Walker, 21 Savage — “Good Good”
• Victoria Monét — “On My Mama”

Best alternative 

• Benson Boone — “Beautiful Things”
• Bleachers — “Tiny Moves”
• Hozier — “Too Sweet”
• Imagine Dragons — “Eyes Closed”
• Linkin Park — “Friendly Fire”
• Teddy Swims — “Lose Control (Live)”
• Bon Jovi — “Legendary”
• Coldplay — “feelslikeimfallinginlove”
• Green Day — “Dilemma”
• Kings of Leon — “Mustang”
• Lenny Kravitz — “Human”
• U2 — “Atomic City”
• Anitta — “Mil Veces”
• Bad Bunny — “MONACO”
• KAROL G — “MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN”
• Myke Towers — “LALA”
• Peso Pluma & Anitta — “BELLAKEO”
• Rauw Alejandro — “Touching The Sky”
• Shakira & Cardi B — “Puntería”

Best afrobeats

• Ayra Starr ft. Giveon — “Last Heartbreak Song”
• Burna Boy — “City Boys”
• Chris Brown ft. Davido & Lojay — “Sensational”
• Tems — “Love Me JeJe”
• USHER — “Pheelz”

Best K-pop 

• LISA — “Rockstar”
• NCT Dream — “Smoothie”
• NewJeans — “Super Shy”
• Stray Kids — “LALALALA”
• TOMORROW X TOGETHER — “Deja Vu”
• Alexander Stewart — “if only you knew”
• Billie Eilish — “What Was I Made For”
• Joyner Lucas & Jelly Roll — “Best For Me”
• RAYE — “Genesis.”
• Tyler Childers — “In Your Love”
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Taylor Swift Thanks Travis Kelce, Urges Fans to Vote After Winning Video of the Year at 2024 VMAs

"Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic," the pop star said of her boyfriend.

By Hannah Dailey

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Taylor Swift has won the grand prize of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards , taking home video of the year for her self-directed “Fortnight” music video on Wednesday (Sept. 11). And while she was giving her acceptance speech, she made sure to thank Travis Kelce as well as remind fans to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

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She also shouted out Dead Poets Society actors Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, “who were amazing cameos” in the visual, as well as director of photography Rodrigo Prieto for going “out of his way to work with female directors.” “This video seems very sad when you watch it, but it was actually the most fun video to make,” Swift continued before detailing an adorable on-set memory from the shoot.

“I would always just hear someone cheering, like, ‘Whoo!’ from across the studio — that one person was my boyfriend, Travis,” the 14-time Grammy winner recalled, earning piercing screams from fans in the crowd at New York’s UBS Arena. “Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic, so I want to thank him for adding that to our shoot.”

The “Karma” singer also made sure to give fans their well-earned shout-out for supporting her global Eras Tour and The Tortured Poets Department album rollout, which included the LP reigning at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a record 15 weeks. Then, propelled by the momentum of her headline-making Kamala Harris endorsement from the day prior, Swift left fans with an important reminder.

“If you’re over 18, please register to vote for something else very important that’s coming up,” she said with a pointed smile.

Earlier that night, Swift and Posty also won best collaboration for the “Fortnight” video, which dropped April 19 alongside TTPD . After Wednesday night, the musician — who was the most nominated person at the 2024 ceremony — is now tied with Beyoncé as the VMAs ‘ most-awarded artist in history.

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