Overview

• The live show starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., with Paramount+ Premium streaming it live and Essentials offering it on demand the next day.
• Lady Gaga leads all nominees with 12 and is set to open the ceremony, with additional performances from Mariah Carey, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Tate McRae, Jelly Roll, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Sabrina Carpenter and Busta Rhymes.
• Mariah Carey receives the Video Vanguard Award, Busta Rhymes is honored with the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin is slated for a Latin Icon recognition.
• The red carpet pre-show begins at 7 p.m. ET on multiple Viacom channels, hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, featuring a live performance by KATSEYE.
• Some outlets report a planned Ozzy Osbourne tribute featuring Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt, though this segment has not been widely corroborated.