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Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion to perform live during the 2019 VMAs
Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion to perform live during the 2019 VMA red carpet pre-show, hosted by Terrence J and Nessa, on Monday, August 26th at 7pm ET/PT
MTV unveils new categories, including ‘Best Group,’ ‘Best Power Anthem’ and ‘Song of Summer,’ and nominees to be voted on by fans via Instagram Stories
NEW YORK, NY (August 19, 2019) – MTV today announced fans will have a front-row seat to performances by Ava Max, CNCO and Megan Thee Stallion at the 2019 VMAs red carpet pre-show, hosted by Terrence J and Nessa with special correspondent Zara Larsson, on Monday, August 26th at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. In addition to celebrity interviews and star-studded moments, the winner of the “2019 Push Artist of the Year” award will be presented by 2018 winner Hayley Kiyoko. Ahead of the 2019 VMAs, fans can vote for their favorites in select categories, including “Best Group,” “Best Power Anthem” and “Song of Summer” presented by Samsung, on MTV’s Instagram Story. Beginning today, and for the next 24 hours, fans can vote by swiping up on MTV’s IG Story for the following Best Group nominees:- 5 Seconds of Summer
- Backstreet Boys
- BLACKPINK
- BTS
- CNCO
- Jonas Brothers
- PRETTYMUCH
- Why Don’t We
- Ariana Grande – “7 rings”
- DJ Khaled, ft. Cardi B & 21 Savage – “Wish Wish”
- Halsey – “Nightmare”
- Lizzo ft. Missy Elliott – “Tempo”
- Maren Morris – “GIRL”
- Megan Thee Stallion ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign “Hot Girl Summer”
- Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter”
- Taylor Swift – “You Need To Calm Down”
- Ariana Grande & Social House – "boyfriend"
- Billie Eilish – “bad guy”
- DaBaby – “Suge”
- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber – “I Don't Care”
- Jonas Brothers – “Sucker”
- Khalid – “Talk”
- Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus – “Old Town Road (Remix)”
- Lil Tecca – “Ransom”
- Lizzo – “Truth Hurts”
- Miley Cyrus- “Mother’s Daughter”
- Post Malone ft. Young Thug – “Goodbyes”
- ROSALÍA & J Balvin ft. El Guincho – “Con Altura”
- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – “Señorita”
- Taylor Swift – “You Need To Calm Down”
- The Chainsmokers & Bebe Rexha – “Call You Mine”
- Young Thug ft. J. Cole & Travis Scott – “The London”