When are the VMAs? Here's how to watch MTVs 2023 Video Music Awards tonight

MTV's VMAs, or Video Music Awards, are back tonight and nominees include the Jonas Brothers (who recently played Phoenix), Blackpink, Sza, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus and Bad Bunny.

The VMAs have been around since 1984 with the first ceremony being held at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. This year is the 38th show and it will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Nicki Minaj is set to host. Performances include Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, Olivia Rodrigo, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Måneskin, Stray Kids and Kelsea Ballerini.

The award show has featured some iconic moments, such as in 2009 when Taylor Swift was interrupted by rapper Kanye West during her acceptance speech in the best female video category for “You Belong with Me.” West said the award should have gone to Beyoncé, who he believed had “one of the best videos of all time.”

Here's how to watch the 2023 VMAs. You don’t want to miss out on the mishaps or clap backs that might happen.

Where will the 2023 VMA be held?

This year’s show will be taking place in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center.

What time do the VMAs start in 2023?

The preshow will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET and 3:30 p.m. PT. The main show, hosted by Minaj, will begin at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT.

West Coast viewers can also watch a replay of the 2023 awards show around 11 p.m.

What channel is the Video Music Awards on tonight?

The preshow will be on MTV, MTV2, CMT and Logo. The main show will be on MTV, MTV2, CMT, Logo, BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TVLand and VH1.

Where can I stream the VMAs?

The MTV Video Music Awards will be available to stream live on Paramount+. You can also use Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV to tune in.

How can I watch VMAs for free?

MTV’s YouTube channel hosts a live preshow annually around 6:15 p.m. ET and 3:15 p.m. PT.

How long will the VMAs last?

The MTV VMAs has a scheduled run time of three hours but may go over a few minutes.

Who is performing at the MTV Awards 2023?

There is a large lineup of performances set for this years MTV Video Music Awards including preshow performances from:

• NLE Choppa

• Sabrina Carpenter

Extended Play Stage performances from:

• Kaliii

• Reneé Rapp

• The Warning

Main performances:

• Anitta

• Demi Lovato

• Doja Cat

• Fall Out Boy

• Karol G

• Kelsea Ballerini

• Lil Wayne

• Måneskin

• Nicki Minaj

• Olivia Rodrigo

• Peso Pluma

• Stray Kids

There will be joint performances from:

• Tomorrow X Together featuring Anitta

• Metro Boomin’ featuring Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee and Nav

• Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B performing their new single “Bongos.”

There will be an all-star celebration in honor of the 50^th anniversary of hip-hop including Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, LL Cool J, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Lil Wayne and Minaj.

Shakira and Sean “Diddy” Combs are also set to perform after receiving awards.

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Which artist has won the most VMAs?

Madonna has won 20 awards from the VMAs and has been nominated 68 times. She got her first award in 1986 when she was given the Video Vanguard Award, becoming the first woman to receive the honor. Others who follow closely behind include Beyoncé who has 16 awards and Taylor Swift who has 14.

For tonight’s show, Swift is nominated for eight awards and has a chance of beating Madonna’s record in wins.

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