To prep for the upcoming installment of the storied VMAs legacy, read on to know what to expect ahead of the big night.
Doja Cat; Ed Sheeran; Drake; Billie Eilish.Rich Fury/Getty; Mike Marsland/WireImage; Karwai Tang/WireImage; Jesse Grant/Getty
Who is nominated?
Billie Eilish,BTS, Doja Cat,Drake,Lil Nas X, Giveon andOlivia Rodrigoall earned five nods, with winners determined based on votes from fans.
See the full list of the 2021 nomineeshere.
Justin Bieber; Megan Thee Stallion; Lil Nas X; Olivia Rodrigo.Getty (4)
Who is performing?
Taking the stage at the annual awards show will be a bevy of artists across genres.
The big night will see performances fromJustin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo,Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Ed Sheeran, Normani, Kacey Musgraves, Chlöe (of sister duo ChloexHalle), and Twenty One Pilots.
“I wanted to do something that was almost polar opposite to what I’ve been doing for the last few years,” she said. “I wanted to do something that was more contemporary, modern, that felt more zen and more emotional and more heart-wrenching.”
Moonperson.Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty
Who is presenting?
PEOPLEexclusively announcedthatBillie Eilish,Megan Fox,Travis Barker,Simone BilesandAvril Lavigneare among the presenters for this year’s awards show.
Also joining the star-studded list areBilly Porter,Conor McGregor, Hailey Baldwin Bieber,Fat Joe, Halle Bailey (ofChloe x Halle),AJ McLeanandAshanti.Nick Lachey,Rita Ora,Ja Rule,Cyndi Lauperand Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will also present awards.
Who is being honored?
During Sunday’s show, iconic rock band, the Foo Fighters — comprising Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee will be taking home the honor.
Foo Fighters.Stephen Lovekin/Getty
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How to watch:
The 2021 VMAs airs live on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in New York City.
source: people.com
