The MTV VMAs are headed back to New Jersey!
Earlier today (May 23), the network revealed that the iconic award show will return to the Garden State’s famed Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12, once again honoring the best music videos of the past year with unforgettable performances, epic tributes, and show-stopping appearances from music’s biggest stars.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs!” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.”
“We are incredibly proud to have the Prudential Center once again serve as the home for the 40th Annual MTV Video Music Awards,” added Jake Reynolds, President, Prudential Center. “All eyes of the entertainment industry will be focused on Newark, New Jersey, as the brightest stars come together to perform at a marquee showcase within our world-class venue. This event allows us the opportunity to celebrate all genres of music for fans throughout the world, as we do all year round. We appreciate the ability to continue our long-standing partnership with MTV and look forward to an amazing evening.”
According to MTV, the VMAs will air across the network’s global footprint and digital platforms in more than 150 countries and territories, reaching over 319 million households. And if it’s anything like last year’s big show where we saw Taylor Swift win Video of the Year and announce a new album, Jack Harlow and Fergie bring an epic “First Class” and “Glamorous” mashup, Nicki Minaj receive the Video Vanguard Award and Kane Brown make history as the first country singer to perform at the show, we know we’re in for a treat this September.
While we wait for more news on nominees, performers, hosts and even special guests, don’t forget to mark your calendar and plan your watch party for the big show on Tuesday, September 13th beginning at 8PM ET/PT.
To view Celeb Secrets’ coverage from the 2022 MTV VMAs, click here.
