The first round of presenters were announced on Wednesday for this year’s VMAs, which include Bebe Rexha, Charli D'Amelio, Coco Jones, Dixie D’Amelio, Emily Ratajkowski, French Montana, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Jared Leto, Madelyn Cline, Rita Ora and Sabrina Carpenter.
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The VMAs also shared the lineup for the Extended Play Stage presented by Doritos®. Rising rapper Kaliii, pop singer/actress Reneé Rapp and rock band The Warning will all take the stage.
Kaliii and Rapp are among first-time nominees at the award show. Kaliii, who contributed to the hit Barbie soundtrack, and Rapp, who recently released her acclaimed debut album Snow Angel, are both nominated in the best new artist category. The pop artist also received a nod in the PUSH performance of the year category for her song “Colorado.”
Several of the presenters are among first-time nominees, as well. GloRilla and Ice Spice are both nominated for the first time in the best new artist category. GloRilla also received a nomination for best hip-hop for her collaboration with Cardi B, “Tomorrow 2,” and Ice Spice garnered a PUSH performance of the year nomination for “Princess Diana.”
The VMAs also confirmed the performers of the pre-show, airing live from 6:30 p.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by rapper Sweetie, who won the VMA for best art direction in 2021, Nessa, Dometi Pongo and Kevan Kenney, the pre-show will see performances from rap star NLE Choppa and pop singer Sabrina Carpenter.
A stacked list of previously announced performers are also set to appear during the official broadcast, including Anitta, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Karol G, Kelsea Ballerini, Lil Wayne, Måneskin and Stray Kids. Sean “Diddy” Combs and Shakira, who are being honored with the coveted global icon award and video vanguard award, respectively, will also hit the iconic MTV stage.
MTV announced the full list of nominations in August. Taylor Swift leads with eight nominations, closely followed by SZA who has six. Other nominees include Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Doja Cat, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Kim Petras, Lana Del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Paramore, Post Malone and Sam Smith, among many others.
The 2023 MTV VMAs will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Sept. 12.
