The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are right around the corner, and everyoneâs talking. The 2022 VMAs will be held this Sunday, August 28, at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. â the venue the show was first broadcasted from three years ago. For the third year in a row now, the VMAs will also be available to watch on more streaming platforms, such as The CW Network, BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TVLand and VH1.
Right now, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar are leading the nomination list, with Doja Cat and Harry Styles trailing right behind. Music lovers everywhere are gearing up to celebrate the successes of their favorite artistsâŠbut what about those whoâve already been snubbed? The awards havenât even been given out yet, but controversy has already sparked about whoâs in which categories and what artists have already been wronged. Weâre all in for a wild ride this Sunday, but trust me, the drama has already begun.
- BTS
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The first thing that comes up when you search âVMA snubsâ on Twitter is a string of tweets about BTS â and rightfully so! The group has one of the most loyal fanbases in the music world, so it makes total sense that theyâre up in arms about the band not being nominated for Artist of the Year (or any of the other main category awards). BTS still has nominations in other categories like Best K-pop, Best Choreography, and Best Visual Effects, but after the successful breakout year theyâve had, it really is quite unfair.
- Coldplay x BTS
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I realize we just talked about BTS above, but Coldplay is on this song too, so here we are again! âMy Universeâ was one of the most popular radio tracks this year, with over 500 million streams on Spotify. The music video for this song had (and still has) everyone on Twitter naming it one of the most acclaimed videos of the year, too. Safe to say that, to us fans, Coldplay and BTS were robbed by not being nominated for any of the main categories like Best Collaboration or Song of the Year. Weâll all still be rooting for âMy Universeâ in the Best Visual Effects category, though.
- Adele
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âOh My Godâ is right, seeing as another artist thatâs been snubbed this year is Adele, who penned a song of the same name. Donât worry, âEasy on Meâ is still up for Song of the Year and âOh My Godâ for Best Art Direction, but we all know Adele deserves many more nominations after the comeback sheâs made within the industry. Many are speculating if it was the decision to postpone her Las Vegas residency thatâs negatively impacting her, but regardless, her fans think she should be in every single category the VMAs have to offer.Â
- Shakira
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Shakira, Shakira. Sheâs endured a heck of a year, and the VMAs have made it no easier on her with this no-mention snub. Sheâs taken everything in stride, though, and will only emerge stronger. If youâre ever feeling down or like youâve been snubbed by life, just take a look at her music video for âTe Felicitoâ â itâll leave you dancing and feeling extremely empowered.
- Nicki Minaj
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Now, this controversy is a bit confusing. Nicki Minaj is actually one of the VMAs hosts this year⊠however, her fans on Twitter still think sheâs been snubbed as far as the awards categories are concerned. Iâd definitely recommend taking your own deep dive into the subject on Twitter, to form your own Nicki-snub or no-snub thoughts.
- Lorde
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Lorde and her comeback album, Solar Power, deserved more. No nominations for her this time, but us fans all love her just the same.
- Camila Cabello
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Miss Camila is back in her single girl era, and her music has definitely shown us how sheâs doing and feeling post-Shawn Mendes. Sheâs an incredible storyteller and musician, so it really is a shame that she isnât up for more main-category nominations. Crossing my fingers for her and âBam Bamâ for Best Cinematography.Â
- Tinashe
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Twitter definitely knows who Tinashe is, but the VMAs must not â seeing as she wasnât nominated in any of the categories. Definitely check her out if you havenât already; her music videos are phenomenal and her voice is even better.
- Ava Max
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âMaybe Youâre the Problemâ by Ava Max is a song that lived and played rent-free in my head for months, so I was just as shocked as the rest of Twitter when I found out she hadnât been nominated. If there was a Stuck On Repeat award, itâd surely go to her!
- Taylor Swift
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And last but certainly not least, we have Taylor Swift. Donât worry, Blondie is getting some recognition (how could anyone ignore the âAll Too Wellâ 10-minute version and the accompanying short film starring Sadie Sink, Dylan OâBrien, and Taylor herself?!), but the loyal fans of Taylor Nation still believe she deserves more. Right now, Taylorâs âAll Too Wellâ short film is up for five awards â Video Of The Year, Best Longform Video, Best, Cinematography, Best Direction, and Best Editing. However, with all the new and re-released music â and the notorious snubs of years past â itâs no surprise that Taylorâs fans always want more for her.
Tune in this Sunday at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST to find out who wins what⊠and to see who gets those post-nomination snubs. And remember, thereâs still time to vote for the Best New Artist award! Head to MTVâs website or Instagram now to cast your ballots.