Star-studded list of Presenters and Extended Play Stage Presented by Doritos(R) announced for the 2022 "VMAs" airing August 28 at 8PM ET/PT

· The star-studded list of 2022 "VMAs" Presenters includes Ashley Graham, Avril Lavigne, Bebe Rexha, Becky G, Billy Eichner, Cheech & Chong (Cheech Marin + Tommy Chong), Chlöe Bailey, Dixie D'Amelio, DJ Khaled, Dove Cameron, Joel Madden, Latto, Lili Reinhart and Offset.

· Additionally, the Extended Play Stage Presented by Doritos(R) lineup includes Conan Gray, Flo Milli, JID and Lauren Spencer Smith.

· TUNE IN:
· 2022 "VMAs" air LIVE on Sunday, August 28th at 8PM ET/PT on MTV with simulcasts on The CW Network, BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TVLand & VH1. The show will also be available to stream via MTV.com with cable login.
· The 2022 "VMAs" Pre-Show airs 6:30PM-8PM on MTV and CMT, MTV2, Logo & VH1.
· Sunday, August 28th
· 6:30 PM ET/PT: 2022"VMAs" Pre-Show
· 8:00 PM ET/PT: 2022 MTV "VMAs"
· Stan Mail / Twitter - The Shorty Award-winning VMA Stan Cam returns as a real-time second screen experience on Twitter - follow @VMAs during the broadcast to tell Stan Cam what you want to see, share #VMAStanMail messages with talent and more.

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED "VMAs" NEWS:

· EMCEES, PERFORMERS, VANGUARD & GLOBAL ICON:
· LL COOL J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 "VMAs," introducing the night's biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners. (more info)
· Anitta, Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Eminem + Snoop Dogg, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid, Nicki Minaj, Panic! At The Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the can't-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage. Kane Brown will perform from the Toyota Stage (more info).
· Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award (more info).
· Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV's coveted honor (more info).

· 2022 "VMAs" PRE-SHOW | 6:30-8:00 PM ET/PT
· Dove Cameron, MTV PUSH artist Saucy Santana and Yung Gravy are set to perform during the 90-minute special hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney with coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent. DJ Murda Beatz will be the Kraft Singles House DJ (more info).

· NOMINATIONS:
· Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Harry Styles lead with the most nominations (8), followed by Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X (7), Billie Eilish (6); BTS, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Future, Lizzo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.

· ADDITIONAL INFO:
· THE VMAs EXPERIENCE ON ROBLOX: As a companion to the first-ever "Best Metaverse Performance" category, fans can now launch into a custom Moon Person immersive experience (more info).
· SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2022 "VMAs" include Burger King(R), Clearblue(R), DESCOVY(R), Doritos(R), EXTRA(R) Gum, Instacart, Kraft Singles, Pepsi(R), Swiffer and Toyota Motor North America.
· CREDITS: Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers; Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.

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