HARRY STYLES LEADS “MTV EMAs” 2022 NOMINATIONS
TAYLOR SWIFT, NICKI MINAJ AND ROSALÍA AMONG TOP CONTENDERS
MTV EMAs to Broadcast Live from Düsseldorf, Germany on MTV in More than 170 Countries on November 13th; Available on Paramount+ and Pluto TV Globally Beginning November 14th
NEW YORK / DÜSSELDORF – October 12th, 2022 - MTV today revealed nominations for the “MTV EMAs” 2022, and Harry Styles leads the pack with seven nods, including for “Best Artist,” “Best Song” and “Best Video.” Taylor Swift follows closely with six nominations including for “Best Artist,” “Best Pop,” and new EMA category, “Best Longform Video.” Nicki Minaj and ROSALÍA each earned five noms including for “Best Song” and “Best Artist.”
This year also sees 17 first-time nominees, including Chencho Corleone (2), GAYLE (2) and Stephen Sanchez (2), plus first nominations for Dove Cameron, Doechii, Baby Keem, Kim Petras, Mae Muller, Saucy Santana, Shenseea, Summer Walker, Wet Leg and more.
The “MTV EMAs” 2022 will take place in Düsseldorf at PSD Bank Dome, marking the annual global music celebration’s sixth time in Germany. The ‘EMAs’ will broadcast live on MTV in more than 170 countries and on Pluto TV and Comedy Central in Germany on November 13th and will be available on Paramount+ and Pluto TV globally beginning November 14th.
Beginning today, fans can vote for their favorites across 17 gender-neutral categories, including “Best Song,” “Best Artist,” “Best Collaboration,” and two all-new categories “Best Longform Video” and “Best Metaverse Performance,” at www.mtvema.com until November 9th, at 11:59pm CET.
The 2022 MTV EMAs is sponsored by Paramount+.
COMPLETE LIST OF 2022 NOMINEES:
BEST SONG:
BEST VIDEO:
BEST ARTIST:
BEST COLLABORATION:
BEST LIVE:
BEST POP:
BEST NEW:
BEST K-POP:
BEST LATIN:
BEST ELECTRONIC:
BEST HIP HOP:
BEST ROCK:
BEST ALTERNATIVE:
BEST R&B:
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO:
VIDEO FOR GOOD:
BIGGEST FANS:
BEST PUSH:
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE:
Harry Styles (UK & Ireland), Taylor Swift (US), ROSALÍA (Spain), and Badmómzjay (Germany) are among those nominated for Best Local Act in their respective home regions.
For more details, check with your local MTV PR representative for participating countries and respective local nominees.
ABOUT THE MTV EMAs
One of the biggest global music awards shows of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network in more than 170 countries. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers. Debbie Phillips and Chloe Mason are Producers.
For artwork, press assets and further information please visit press.mtvema.com. To stay in tune with all things EMA, follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook and follow the social conversation using #MTVEMA @MTVEMA.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Heather Brown; MTV International; Heather.Brown@paramount.com
Claas Paletta, MTV Germany; Claas.Paletta@vimn.com