MTV VMAs Announces Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello, Khalid and Panic! at the Disco as 2022 Performers

Mar. 15, 2025

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For Brazilian funk and pop sensation Anitta, 29, this award show will mark her VMA main stage debut. Just this year, the “Girl from Rio” singer released her chart-topping single “Envolver” which went viral on TikTok and earned her a Guinness Book of World Records certification as the first solo Latin artist to hit No. 1 on Spotify.

The singer is also up for her first VMA award in the best Latin category, making her the first Brazilian artist nominated for any category of the award show.

Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin, 37, will be making his return to the VMA since his 2019 performance of “Que Pretendes” with Bad Bunny. In this year’s show, the singer will be making the world premiere of “Nivel de Perreo” with Ryan Castro.

The “La Canción” singer has been nominated for the Moon Person 13 times and has won a total of five awards in the past. He is also nominated for best Latin alongside Anitta. If he wins, J Balvin would become the most awarded Latin artist in VMA history.

Khalid is no stranger to the VMA stage. The “Location” singer was part of a memorable 2017 performance of “1-800-273-8255” with Logic andAlessia Cara. That night, the singer also took home the award for best new artist.

Also on the lineup for the show is Panic! at the Disco, a band returning to the VMA stage for the first time since 2018. In their performance, the pop rock band will premiere their new single “Middle of a Breakup,” the title track of the forthcoming albumViva Las Vengeance.

The band has been previously nominated nine times, with their first win in 2005 for video of the year. This year, the band is nominated in the alternative video category.

Trailing closely behind areHarry StylesandDoja Cat(who served as last year’s host) with six each, andBillie Eilish,Drake, Dua Lipa,Ed SheeranTaylor SwiftandThe Weekndwith five.

This year’s award show has several stand-out moments including Lamar’s first nomination since 2018,Madonna’s 69th nomination and 26 first-time nominees.

The show will take place on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. ET at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

Fans can votefor their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories including video of the year, artist of the year, best collaboration and more through Aug. 19.

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“We are thrilled to be back in New Jersey for this year’s VMAs live from Prudential Center,” Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+, said in a press statement at the time. “Our 2019 show in Newark was undoubtedly one of our biggest and most successful shows yet and we’re excited to bring back the incredible fan energy for one of music’s most anticipated and iconic nights.”

source: people.com