MTV today unveiled that BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo and Måneskin are the next round of global superstar performers set to perform at the 2022 VMAs.
BLACKPINK
The K-Pop sensations will make their U.S. award show debut with a can’t-miss, first U.S. performance of “Pink Venom,” live on the “VMAs” stage. In 2020, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-Pop girl group to take home a Moon Person (“Song of the Summer”) and look to take home a second in the all-new “Best Metaverse Performance” category. Group member Lisa is also the first solo female K-Pop star and Korean soloist to ever be nominated.
Jack Harlow
After last year’s unforgettable “VMAs” debut collab of mega-hit “Industry Baby” with Lil Nas X, global superstar Jack Harlow returns to the MTV stage for his first solo performance. Tied for most nominations this year (7), including two of the night’s biggest awards, “Video of the Year” and “Artist of the Year,” Harlow looks to take home his first Moon Person.
The 10x nominee was first nominated in 2020 for “PUSH New Artist” and “Song of the Summer,” and again for “Song of the Summer” in 2021.
Lizzo
Following a show-stopping debut with a massive mashup of “Good As Hell” and “Truth Hurts” in 2019, the multi-hyphenate star is slated for another epic MTV moment with a performance of “2 Be Loved” from her critically acclaimed new album Special. The 11x nominee is also up for four awards this year, including “Artist of the Year” and “Song of the Year.”
Måneskin
Following a standout performance and ”Best Rock” win at the 2021 MTV “EMAs,” Måneskin continue to spearhead a global rock resurgence and will now give their “VMAs” debut performance of #1 alternative hit single “Supermodel”. The critically-acclaimed group are also up for two awards – “Best New Artist” & “Best Alternative” – making history as the first Italian act to be nominated in a main category.
Previously announced “VMAs” news includes:
- PERFORMERS: These four new adds join an already star-packed lineup of Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco. Kane Brown will headline the stgae. Additional performers and show details to be announced soon.
- VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD: Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted honor and perform live for the first time since 2018.
- NOMINATIONS: Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X (7), along with Doja Cat and Harry Styles (6) lead; Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.
- VOTING: Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.com through this Friday, August 19th. Voting for “Best New Artist,” remains active into show. Noms for social categories “Group of the Year” and “Song of Summer to be announced later this week.
The 2022 “VMAs” will return to celebrate the biggest names in music on Sunday, August 28th with show-stopping surprises, epic performances and a fan-filled audience live from New Jersey’s famed Prudential Center.
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