Katy Perry to Receive Video Vanguard Award at 2024 MTV VMAs

Katy Perry is set to be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award at the upcoming 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, scheduled for September 11. This marks her return to the VMA stage for the first time since 2017, when she both performed and hosted the event. Perry, a five-time VMA winner, has previously garnered accolades for her iconic hits, including "Firework" and "E.T." featuring Kanye West. Bruce Gillmer, chief content officer of music at Paramount+, praised Perry as a "musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon," highlighting her significant impact on the music industry and her ability to captivate global audiences. The Video Vanguard Award recognizes artists who have made substantial contributions to the music video medium, with past recipients including legends like Shakira, Beyoncé, and Madonna. In addition to Perry's recognition, the 2024 VMAs will see Taylor Swift leading the nominations with ten nods, primarily for her "Fortnight" music video. Post Malone follows closely with nine nominations, including collaborations with Swift and his country hit featuring Morgan Wallen. The event promises to showcase the best in music, with fan voting for 15 gender-neutral categories opening online on Tuesday and concluding on August 30. The 2024 MTV VMAs will be broadcast live from the UBS Arena on Long Island, New York, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern, with voting for the best new artist category remaining open throughout the show.