Eminem Kicks off the 2024 MTV VMAs with a Throwback Performance
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Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?
Eminem kicked off the action on the 2024 MTV VMAs with a performance of his songs “Houdini” and “Somebody Save Me.”
The staging was modeled after his iconic performance of “The Real Slim Shady” at the 2000 VMAs, in which he entered with hundreds of extras dressed up exactly like him.
Taylor Has Arrived at the 2024 MTV VMAs!
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She’s here! Taylor Swift arrived at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, walking the red carpet moments before it kicked off on Wednesday.
The superstar singer — who is up for 12 awards this year, including video of the year — walked the black carpet without boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Putting a sexy spin on her love of all things prep, Swift turned heads in an yellow plaid corset with an attached skirt with black hot pants. She paired the look with thigh-high boots and bicep-length caged gloves.
Lenny Kravitz Grabs a VMA for Best Rock Video and Dedicates It to His Late Mother
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“This is incredible,” Lenny Kravitz said on Wednesday, on the MTV VMAs 2024 pre-show as he accepted his moon person for best rock video for his song, “Human.”
“I am so grateful,” he continued, before dedicating the win to his late mother, Roxie Roker. “31 years ago my mother was with me, the last time she was with me at an awards show was at the VMAs, so I dedicate this to her.”
Roker, an actress best known for portraying Helen Willis on Norman Lear‘s classic sitcom The Jeffersons, died of breast cancer in 1995.
Megan Thee Stallion Wins Her First VMA of the Night
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She’s not just a host, she’s also a winner!
Megan Thee Stallion, who will emcee the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards host, grabbed her first moon person of the night during the pre-show on Wednesday, Sept. 11,
Shouting with joy, Megan accepted the honor for best trending video for “Mamushi,” her collaboration with Yuki Chiba.
“I was shocked,” she said when asked about the reaction to the song. “Me and Yuki recorded that song in Japan in a small apartment/studio. We were just messing around. We had no idea it was going to come out like that!”
“I feel pretty iconic,” she said, looking back at her time on MTV. “I feel like I’m probably famous.”
Megan is up for a handful of other awards this year. She won her first-ever VMA in 2002 for best hip-hop video for “Savage.”
Katy Perry Gives a Shout-Out to Daughter Daisy, Who Is ‘Watching MTV for the Very First Time’
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Katy Perry has someone very special cheering her on at the 2024 MTV VMAs.
The pop singer and 2024 Video Vanguard Award recipient showed up to the ceremony with partner Orlando Bloom by her side. But watching at home was the pair’s daughter Daisy, who turned 3 on Aug. 26.
“Daisy is watching MTV for the very first time,” Perry said on the network’s pre-show. “Don’t stay up too late. And eat your broccoli!”
Asked how motherhood has impacted her approach to music, Perry said “it’s changed my whole entire life.”
“I feel a sense of wholeness and more roundedness and I think I’m writing songs from a place of really truly empowered, feeling really connected to my feminine divine,” she said. “It’s changed my whole life for the better.”
Benson Boone Wins His First VMA for Best Alternative
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Benson Boone is a winner, baby!
The 22-year-old singer, who first found fame on TikTok, took home a moon person during MTV’s 2024 Video Music Awards pre-show on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Up for a total of three awards this year, including best new artist, Boone won his first trophy for his song “Beautiful Things,” which was named best alternative.
“It’s really heavy,” he said on the show. “Thank you!”
“You know what, this has been the craziest year of my life by far,” he added. “I am truly honored to be in this crowd of people. It’s been pretty insane for me. I’m very grateful for the fans that have led me to this place. Thank you everyone. Thank you so much.”
Halsey Wears a Dress to the 2024 MTV VMAs Elizabeth Hurley First Rocked 28 Years Ago
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Halsey went Hurley for the 2024 MTV VMAs — Elizabeth, that is.
The singer re-wore a red leopard print Versace dress that the model first rocked in 1996, during an outing to the Versace boutique alongside Hugh Grant.
Look Back at the First VMAs Ever!
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As the saying goes, you can’t know where you are until you know where you came from. So before watching the MTV Video Music Awards’ 40th annual show, let’s look back at the first-ever VMAs, which took place at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 14, 1984.
Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler co-hosted, while a who’s-who of the biggest pop stars of the decade were on the guest list, including Cyndi Lauper, ZZ Top, Madonna, Tina Turner and Eddie Murphy.
Relive all the memories in PEOPLE’s Vintage Star Tracks gallery.
Are Wedding Bells in Anitta’s Future? She’s ‘Manifesting’ with Her 2024 VMAs Look
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Anitta is dressing for the job she wants!
The Brazillian funk queen showed up at the 2024 Video Music Awards in a white bridal-inspired look, complete with veil.
Asked during the official MTV VMA pre-show if a wedding was on the horizon, Anitta teased that the look was “a little spoiler of something.”
“I can’t say much. But it’s cute, I like it,” she said. “I’m kind of manifesting to the world. Let’s see if something happens.”
“Oh, you’re trying to get married?” Anitta was asked.
“I don’t know,” she laughed. “That’s just a joke. But maybe? I don’t know. But maybe. Maybe yes, maybe no!”
Anitta is up for a trio of moon people this year, and will be performing. Taking the stage, she said, is one of the things she’s looking forward to the most. “Performing for the audience is always amazing,” she said. “My fans always be waiting for it.”
Le Sserafim Brings the Heat to the 2024 VMAs Pre-Show
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Le Sserafim made their VMAs debut with a performance of their dance-pop hit “1-800-hot-n-fun” on the official MTV pre-show.
The South Korean girl group — members of which include Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae — gave an energetic performance, complete with killer choreography and powerful pyrotechnics.
“Baby, can I turn up the party? / I like to dance when I party / I like to kiss everybody,” they sing in the song.
Fans of Le Sserafim first heard “1-800–hot-n-fun” during their performance at Coachella 2024. It was later officially released, as the fourth track off their EP, CRAZY.
Le Sserafim are up for their first VMA this year, for MTV push performance of the year.
PEOPLE Has Every Single 2024 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Arrival
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The stars are arriving for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, and PEOPLE is snagging photos of every celebrity on the red carpet.
From Chappell Roan to Lenny Kravitz to Karol G, see all of the stars show off their award show looks before making their way inside for the big show.
Check out the constantly updating gallery here.
Chappell Roan Walks the Red Carpet in a Look Perfect for Day-to-Knight
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Chappell Roan had a very special accessory with her on the 2024 VMAs red carpet — a knight!
The pop singer turned heads in a flowing Medieval look, complete with sword, vintage rug and knight standing by in the wings in full armor.
“Take notes,” she said about her look on the MTV pre-show, explaining that her look has a theme that will make sense to fans down the line.
This is Roan’s first VMAs. She is nominated for a few awards, including best new artist, and will be performing her hit, “Good Luck, Babe.”
Lenny Kravitz Skips His Shirt but Keeps His Tie in an Edgy All-Black Leather Look for the 2024 VMAs
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Lenny Kravitz found one way to stay cool on the 2024 VMAs red carpet.
The 60-year-old rocker showed up to the show without his shirt, going bare-chested instead.
Of course, it’s not the first time Kravitz has made a shirtless fashion statement at an awards show. After all, he puts the time in at the gym — might as well show it off.
But this time, Kravitz covered up a bit, wearing a black leather coat and matching black leather tie, which he accessorized with a diamond broach.
Kravitz is set to perform a medley of his hits on the VMAs Wednesday night, including “Are You Gonna Go My Way.”
Could Taylor Swift Become the Most-Awarded Musician in VMAs History?
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Taylor Swift just might be in her history-making era.
The singer leads the VMAs nominees this year, racking up a solid dozen — one of which is for the coveted video of the year for “Fortnight,” her collab with Post Malone.
Swift has already won video of the year four times before, so a triumph this year against fellow nominees Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, SZA and Eminem would only extend her record for the most wins in that category.
But, should Swift win three or more moon people throughout the evening, she’ll push past Beyoncé as the artist with the most VMAs in history (The “Crazy in Love” singer has 25 solo-artist wins, while Swift right now has 23).
At least one person is rooting for Swift: her boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Speaking on a new episode of the New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce podcast released Wednesday, Sept. 11, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, said he hopes Swift “can walk away with a few… of those things tonight.”
“Those are always one of the cooler trophies,” he said. “The space guys.”
Megan Thee Stallion Teases She’ll Be Changing Her Clothes ‘500 Times’ During the VMAs
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Megan Thee Stallion is planning a few costume changes throughout the evening.
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE ahead of the VMAs, the rapper, 29, hinted that she’ll have multiple wardrobe fits during showtime, teasing, “I’m excited to change clothes 500 times!”
That’s not all she’s looking forward to. Megan also said she’s “excited to perform” and “excited to see all the Hotties.”
“I love New York,” the Grammy winner adds. “I can’t wait to be there again and eat all the food, and I’m excited for people to see what I bring to the table while hosting,”
Read more from Megan here.