MTV VMAs Shifts Date Due To Presidential Debate; Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello Among First Group Of Performers

MTV has pushed the date of the VMAs to Wednesday, September 11, from originally scheduled September 10, due to the U.S. presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. MTV is encouraging fans to tune in to the debate ahead of the awards show, which will air live from UBS Arena on MTV September 11 at 8PM ET/PT across 150+ countries globally. 

The network noted that in observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, MTV will again support the nonprofit 9/11 Day, which organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Children, which serves the families of 9/11.

MTV also announced the first round performers for the awards show, including four-time VMA winner and Grammy nominee Camila Cabello, GloRilla, and first-time nominees Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Latin Grammy winner Rauw Alejandro.

Additional performers, presenters and special guests will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Taylor Swift leads the pack with 10 noms, including Video of the Year, in which she could break her own record as the only artist to ever three-peat and win five times in the category. Following Swift is her “Fortnight” collaborator Post Malone with 9, Ariana Grande, Eminem and Carpenter with 6 each, Megan Thee Stallion and SZA (5 each), and  LISA, Olivia Rodrigo and Teddy Swims with 4 each.