MTV has kicked off the preshow for the 2023 Video Music Awards on Tuesday.
The preshow, hosted by Saweetie with Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney, is being aired dwell on MTV, MTV2, CMT and Emblem from 3:30 p.m. to five p.m. PT. It is usually being streamed dwell on MTV’s YouTube channel. Performers additionally embrace NLE Choppa and Sabrina Carpenter.
Saweetie returns to the awards present after profitable the VMA for greatest artwork path with Doja Cat in 2021, and can be a three-time nominee.
Watch a dwell stream of the preshow under, and proceed to observe The Hollywood Reporter all through the evening to see which artists are taking dwelling an MTV “Moon Individual” trophy this 12 months.
Taylor Swift and SZA are main the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards with essentially the most nominations. The “Anti-Hero” singer is up for eight awards, whereas the “Kill Invoice” performer has six noms.
Each Swift and SZA are additionally competing within the high class, video of the 12 months, alongside Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and Kim Petras and Sam Smith. It is usually the primary 12 months when feminine nominees dominate the present’s high class.
As for artist of the 12 months, one other huge class, Swift, Beyoncé, Minaj, Shakira, Karol G and Doja Cat are all competing.
Performers for the evening embrace Nicki Minaj, who can be serving as emcee, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Anitta, Tomorrow X Collectively, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin, Stray Children, Fall Out Boy and extra.
The 2023 VMAs will air dwell from New Jersey’s Prudential Middle beginning at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
