Aug 13, 2024 - Politics & Policy

MTV VMAs bumped after Trump-Harris debate confirmed

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Individual photos of Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. — Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Photos: Getty Images

The MTV Video Music Awards rescheduled its Sept. 10 show after former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed their ABC debate for the same day.

Why it matters: This shift allows younger viewers to tune into the presidential debate at a time when their attention might have been elsewhere.

Between the lines: The move also accommodates the list of celebrity performers.

Taylor Swift leads with the most nominations (10), followed by Post Malone (9), then Ariana Grande, Eminem and Sabrina Carpenter (6).

First-time nominees include Chappell Roan, Coco Jones, Morgan Wallen and Victoria Monét.

The VMAs will air at 8pm ET Sept. 11 on MTV and the debate is slated for Sept. 10 on ABC.

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