MTV’s Video Music Awards have been rescheduled by a day as a result of their unique date coinciding with the 2024 Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Initially set for Tuesday, September 10, the occasion at UBS Area in New York will now happen on Wednesday, September 11, to keep away from conflicting with the talk.
Kamala Harris, the 59-year-old Democratic candidate, beforehand addressed her opponent at a marketing campaign rally, saying, “Nicely, Donald, I do hope you’ll rethink assembly me on the talk stage as a result of, because the saying goes, ‘When you’ve acquired one thing to say, say it to my face.’”
Shortly afterward, the 78-year-old Republican candidate shared throughout a press convention, “I feel it’s crucial to have debates, and we’ve agreed with Fox on a date of September 4. We’ve agreed with NBC for September 10, pending closing affirmation. And we’ve agreed with ABC on September 25.”
After some back-and-forth efforts to safe Trump’s participation within the debate, Harris expressed to reporters, in keeping with CNN, “I’m glad that he’s lastly agreed to a debate on September tenth. I’m wanting ahead to it, and I hope he exhibits up.”
With the VMAs now set for September 11, all eyes will likely be on the record of nominees. Main with 10 nominations is Taylor Swift, significantly for her tune “Fortnight” that includes Publish Malone. Following with six nominations every are Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande. Additionally on the record are Megan Thee Stallion, SZA, Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, Lisa, and extra.
Not solely will viewers discover out who takes house the ‘Artist of The 12 months’ award, however they’ll additionally take pleasure in performances by Camila Cabello, “Espresso” singer, Sabrina Carpenter and debut performers Rauw Alejandro, Chappell Roan, and GloRilla. Voting is now open, and followers can watch their favourite artists win on MTV at 8 PM.
It is usually acknowledged that the awards present will happen on a major day for the nationwide, which marks the fear assaults on September 11. In an announcement, they shared, per Selection,”We’ll as soon as once more help the nonprofit 9/11 Day, which organizes the September 11 Nationwide Day of Service and Remembrance, and Tuesday’s Youngsters, which serves the households of 9/11.”