MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards has announced its lineup of performers for this year’s show.
Taking the stage is J Balvin, Anitta, the duo Marshmello and Khalid and Panic! At The Disco. Continuing its cadence as one of music’s premier nights, the show is taking place on Sunday, August 28 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Marking J Balvin’s first VMA performance since 2019, the Colombian singer is set to perform “Nivel de Perreo” with Castro. Making her VMA debut is Anitta with her track “Envolver” from her album Versions of Me. Marshmello and Khalid will perform their collaborative track “Numb” and Panic! At The Disco will perform their new song, “Middle of a Breakup.
This year’s nominees feature an array of musical talent like Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X, Dua Lipa, Drake, The Weeknd, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Adele, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles and more. Out of this year’s nominees, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are tied for the most nominations.
Tune in to the 2022 VMAs on August 28 at 8 p.m. ET.
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