Watch the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards From Anywhere

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• MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
• How To Watch MTV Video Music Awards 2021 From Anywhere?
• What Date & Time the MTV Video Music Awards Come On?
• Who’s Hosting the MTV Video Music Awards?
• Where Else Can I Stream MTV Video Music Awards?
• MTV Video Music Awards Live Performers
• The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees
• Final Word

MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards promises to be one of the most star-studded, fun-filled, and entertaining events of 2021, at least as far as award shows are concerned. After all, some of the biggest entertainers in the world will be in attendance, with several of them performing and quite a few of them expected to pick up coveted awards as the evening progresses. Naturally, demand to watch the show online is high from across the world. Unfortunately, almost all the platforms that’ll be streaming the show are geo-restricted and only available in the United States. But don’t fret, there is a solution to that. Read on to learn more on how to stream the MTV Video Music Awards 2021 from anywhere in the world.

How to Watch MTV Video Music Awards 2021

Paramount+ will be one of the few streaming services that’ll have the honor of streaming the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. The MTV VMAs have historically been the year’s biggest music award. Live performances on the show have helped redefine careers, it has built legends, and proven to be a comprehensive climbing ladder for several up-and-comers. Priced at just $4.99 for the basic and $9.99 for the premium plan, it is unarguably one of the more affordable streaming services out there. Moreover, it is unarguably the best way to stream MTV Video Music Awards from anywhere worldwide. Here’s how you can access this geo-restricted service from anywhere in the world:

• Launch PureVPN app on your streaming device.
• Connect to a US server and sign up for Paramount+ if you don’t already have an account
• Head over to Paramount+ official website, log in and enjoy streaming the MTV Video Music Awards

What Date & Time the MTV Video Music Awards Come On?

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Barclays Center in New York City. The event is taking place on September 12th, 2021 at 8pm ET, so the organizers are taking extra care to ensure a solemn mood is maintained since the event takes place a day after September 11th.

This will be the second time that the MTV Video Music Awards are taking place at the Barclays Centre as the 2013 rendition was also held there.

Who’s Hosting the MTV Video Music Awards?

Even as the MTV Video Music Awards date draws near, there is no clear indication about who exactly will be getting those honors. Last year, Keke Palmer was the one who got to dictate the tempo of the show. However, should the organizers decide that there wouldn’t be any host this year, it won’t be unprecedented. Since the award show began in 1984, the show has been without a host seven times. Moreover, since 2013 itself, there have been shows without a host a total of 4 times.

However, with nearly three weeks left until the MTV Video Music Awards takes place, watch this space to stay updated on who’ll be hosting the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, if anyone at all.

Where Else Can I Stream MTV Video Music Awards?

Since MTV has long enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership with multiple broadcasters over the years, you can bet there are other ways for you to stream it as well. Some of these are elaborated upon further below:

Watch the MTV Video Music Awards on Hulu Live

You could argue that it’s perhaps the best way to watch the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards online. There are a number of reasons that make it such a compelling option to cover. From its extremely affordable pricing at just $54.99 for some of its most premium features to the offer of a 30-day free trial offer, everything makes it one of the best streaming services on the market. Moreover, thanks to that 30-day trial period, you could theoretically sign up for the service, enjoy streaming MTV Video Music Awards, and cancel your subscription.

So, what’s the catch? Well, as amazing as Hulu Live TV might be, it is only available in the United States. Fans around the world cannot sign up for it even if they wanted to. But there is a solution to that as well. Read on below to learn more about how you can sign up for or access Hulu Live from anywhere outside the United States

• Download and install PureVPN
• Connect to its US servers
• Head over to mygiftcardsupply.com to buy a Hulu gift card. You can also try alternatives like Target or Newegg.
• Head over to Hulu.com and then the Hulu gift card redemption page
• Choose the plan you want.
• Now enter your content info. For zip code, use any US-based zip code, e.g., 10001 for New York.
• Once done, sign back in with your credentials and start watching the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards from anywhere in the world

Watch the MTV Video Music Awards on YouTube TV

You could argue that there’s hardly any other alternative out there that is as convenient as YouTube TV, perhaps even more than Paramount+ itself. Why is that so? Well, for starters, you won’t need to sign up for a different service to watch it. Nearly all of us use YouTube regularly. YouTube TV would cost you just $54.99 per month if you’re a new subscriber for the first three months. After that, you can expect to pay $64.99. However, YouTube TV also proffers a free trial. So, in theory, you could sign up for YouTube TV, watch the MTV Video Music Awards, and then cancel your membership without any costs incurred.

However, there is a slight hitch. YouTube TV is only available in the United States. But…you guessed it, there’s an easy way around that restriction as well. Just follow these simple steps:

• Subscribe to PureVPN
• Download and install PureVPN on your device
• Connect to a US server and sign up for YouTube TV accordingly
• Enjoy watching MTV Video Music Awards on YouTube TV from anywhere in the world

Watch the MTV Video Music Awards on Sling TV

Sling TV is another alternative you might want to consider if you’re going to watch the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. Thanks to its relatively smooth video player and interface, it has managed to gain a tremendous amount of following over the past couple of years. Depending on which package you opt for, you can expect to pay either $35 or $50 to access nearly 50+ channels.

Unfortunately, as the other two alternatives mentioned, it is also only available in the United States. Fortunately, like the other two services, there’s an easy way around that restriction. Just follow these few simple steps, and you’ll be good to watch MTV Video Music Awards on Sling TV outside the US:

• Subscribe to any PureVPN package
• Download and install PureVPN on your device
• Connect to a US server and sign up for Sling TV
• Head over to Sling TV’s main website, log in and enjoy streaming MTV Video Music Awards from across the world

MTV Video Music Awards Live Performers

This might very well be the most attractive part of the entire 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, the live performances. However, unlike some of the other award shows that have taken place this year, there won’t be a plethora of live performances.

Quite the opposite as there will be just five live performances during the show. As things stand, Lorde, Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Machine Gun Kelly, and Camila Cabello will be the ones getting the chance to perform on stage at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. Kelly is expected to perform the world premiere of his latest song, “Papercuts,” while Lorde has a similar world premiere planned from her latest album, LP Solar Power.

On the other hand, Cabello will be singing Don’t Go Yet from her upcoming album, Familia.

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees

2021 proved to be an excellent year for music, both for the artists and the fans. That is squarely reflected in the nominations. This year, all the award shows have done a great job of highlighting new talent while also ensuring that the veterans got their due. Here are all the artists that have been nominated across different categories:

Video of the Year

• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
• DJ Khaled ft. Drake – “Popstar” (starring Justin Bieber)
• Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
• Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits”
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
• The Weeknd – “Save Your Tears”

Artist of the Year

• Ariana Grande
• Doja Cat
• Justin Bieber
• Megan Thee Stallion
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

• 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior – “Mood”
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”
• BTS – “Dynamite”
• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
• Dua Lipa – “Levitating”
• Olivia Rodrigo – “Drivers License”

Best New Artist, Presented by Facebook

• 24kGoldn
• Giveon
• The Kid LAROI
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Polo G
• Saweetie

Push Performance of the Year

• September 2020: Wallows – “Are You Bored Yet?”
• October 2020: Ashnikko – “Daisy”
• November 2020: SAINt JHN – “Gorgeous”
• December 2020: 24kGoldn – “Coco”
• January 2021: JC Stewart – “Break My Heart”
• February 2021: Latto – “Sex Lies”
• March 2021: Madison Beer – “Selfish”
• April 2021: The Kid LAROI – “Without You”
• May 2021: Olivia Rodrigo – “drivers license”
• June 2021: girl in red “Serotonin”
• July 2021: Fousheé – “my slime”
• August 2021: jxdn – “Think About Me”

Best Collaboration

• 24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior – “Mood”
• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
• Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
• Drake ft. Lil Durk – “Laugh Now Cry Later”
• Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon – “Peaches”
• Miley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa – “Prisoner”

Best Pop

• Taylor Swift – “Willow”
• Shawn Mendes – “Wonder”
• Doja Cat ft. SZA – “Kiss Me More”
• Olivia Rodrigo – “Good 4 U”
• Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon – “Peaches”
• Harry Styles – “Treat People With Kindness”
• BTS – “Butter”
• Billie Eilish – “Therefore I Am”
• Ariana Grande – “Positions”

Best Hip-Hop

• Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”
• Drake ft. Lil Durk – “Laugh Now Cry Later”
• Lil Baby ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “On Me (remix)”
• Moneybagg Yo – “Said Sum”
• Polo G – “RAPSTAR”
• Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & MIA – “Franchise”

Best Rock

• Evanescence – “Use My Voice”
• Foo Fighters – “Shame Shame”
• John Mayer – “Last Train Home”
• The Killers – “My Own Soul’s Warning”
• Kings Of Leon – “The Bandit”
• Lenny Kravitz – “Raise Vibration”

Best Alternative

• Willow ft. Travis Barker – “Transparent Soul”
• Twenty One Pilots – “Shy Away”
• Machine Gun Kelly ft. Blackbear – “My Ex’s Best Friend”
• Imagine Dragons – “Follow You”
• Glass Animals – “Heat Waves”
• Bleachers – “Stop Making This Hurt”

Best Latin

• Maluma – “Hawái”
• Karol G – “Bichota”
• J. Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Tainy – “Un Dia (One Day)”
• Black Eyed Peas and Shakira – “Girl Like Me”
• Billie Eilish & ROSALÍA – “Lo Vas A Olvidar”
• Bad Bunny x Jhay Cortez – “Dákiti”

Best R&B

• Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid – “Brown Skin Girl”
• SZA – “Good Days”
• HER ft. Chris Brown – “Come Through”
• Giveon – “Heartbreak Anniversary”
• Chris Brown and Young Thug – “Go Crazy”
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave the Door Open”

Best K-Pop

• TWICE – “Alcohol-Free”
• SEVENTEEN – “Ready to love”
• Monsta X – “Gambler”
• BTS – “Butter”
• BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez – “Ice Cream”
• (G)I-DLE – “DUMDi DUMDi”

Video For Good

• Pharrell Williams ft. Jay-Z – “Entrepreneur”
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)”
• Kane Brown – “Worldwide Beautiful”
• HER – “Fight For You”
• Demi Lovato – “Dancing With the Devil”
• Billie Eilish – “Your Power”

Best Direction

• Billie Eilish – “Your Power” – Directed by: Billie Eilish
• DJ Khaled ft. Drake – “Popstar” (starring Justin Bieber) – Directed by: Julien Christian Lutz aka Director X
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Directed by: Lil Nas X and Tanu Muino
• Taylor Swift – “Willow” – Directed by: Taylor Swift
• Travis Scott ft. Young Thug & MI.A – “Franchise” – Directed by: Travis Scott
• Tyler, The Creator – “Lumberjack” – Directed by: Wolf Haley

Best Cinematography

• Beyoncé, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, WizKid – “Brown Skin Girl” – Cinematography by: Benoit Soler, Malik H. Sayeed, Mohammed Atta Ahmed, Santiago Gonzalez, Ryan Helfant
• Billie Eilish – “Therefore I Am” – Cinematography by: Rob Witt
• Foo Fighters – “Shame Shame” – Cinematography by: Santiago Gonzalez
• Justin Bieber ft. Chance The Rapper – “Holy” –Cinematography by: Elias Talbot
• Lady Gaga – “911” – Cinematography by: Jeff Cronenweth
• Lorde – “Solar Power” – Cinematography by: Andrew Stroud

Best Art Direction

• Beyoncé, Shatta Wale, Major Lazer – “Already” – Art Direction by: Susan Linns, Gerard Santos
• Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits” – Art Direction by: Alison Dominitz
• Lady Gaga – “911” – Art Direction by: Tom Foden, Peter Andrus
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Art Direction by: John Richoux
• Saweetie ft. Doja Cat – “Best Friend” – Art Direction by: Art Haynes
• Taylor Swift – “willow” – Art Direction by: Ethan Tobman, Regina Fernandez

Best Visual Effects

• P!NK – “All I Know So Far” – Visual Effects by: Dave Meyers, Freenjoy Inc
• Lil Nas X – “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” – Visual Effects by: Mathematic
• Glass Animals – “Tangerine” – Visual Effects by: Ronan Fourreau
• Doja Cat & The Weeknd – “You Right” – Visual Effects by: La Pac, Anthony Lestremau, Julien Missaire, Petr Shkolniy, Alexi Bailla, Micha Sher, Antoine Hache, Mikros MPC, Nicolas Huget, Guillaume Ho Tsong Fang, Benjamin Lenfant, Stephane Pivron, MPC Bangalore, Chanakya Chander, Raju Ganesh, David Rouxel
• Coldplay – “Higher Power” – Visual Effects by: Mathematic
• Bella Poarch – “Build a Bitch” – Visual Effects by: Andrew Donoho, Denhov Visuals, Denis Strahhov, Rein Jakobson, Vahur Kuusk, Tatjana Pavlik, Yekaterina Vetrova

Best Choreography

• Marshmello & Halsey – “Be Kind” – Choreography by: Dani Vitale
• Harry Styles – “Treat People With Kindness” – Choreography by: Paul Roberts
• Foo Fighters – “Shame Shame” – Choreography by: Nina McNeely
• Ed Sheeran – “Bad Habits” – Choreography by: Natricia Bernard
• BTS – “Butter” – Choreography by: Son Sung Deuk with BHM Performance Directing Team
• Ariana Grande – “34+35” – Choreography by: Brian Nicholson & Scott Nicholson

Best Editing

• Miley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa – “Prisoner”
• Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon – “Peaches” – Editing by: Mark Mayr, Vinnie Hobbs
• Harry Styles – “Treat People With Kindness” – Editing by: Claudia Wass
• Drake – “What’s Next” – Editing by: Noah Kendal
• BTS – “Butter” – Editing by: Yong Seok Choi from Lumpens
• Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – “Leave tfsihe Door Open” – Editing by: Troy Charbonnet

Final Word

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