Press Release
Get set for the ride of your life at the
2014 MTV Video Music Awards with
MTV (DStv channel 130) (
Available on the Extra and Compact bouquets from Monday, 25 August at 21h00).
Yes, the loudest, the most outrageous and the most talked about music awards are here again, and this time they’re coming from The “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles …
You can always expect fireworks from an awards show that makes headlines around the world; dominating the social media agenda too … Think: Madonna and Britney kissing, Kanye West dissing Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech, Miley twerking with Robin Thicke, Beyoncé revealing her pregnancy, Lady Gaga walking the red carpet in a dress made of raw meat, and many many more such moments.
Performers
The 2014 VMAs will continue their long tradition of hosting the biggest stars around – this year’s performers include: Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, Rita Ora, Iggy Azalea, 5 Seconds of Summer and Sam Smith.
Presenters
Guest presetners include: Lorde, Demi Lovato, Taylor Schilling, Laverne Cox and Uzo Aduba (Orange is the New Black), Dylan O'Brien (Maze Runner, Teen Wolf), Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), Jason Derulo and Trey Songz
House DJ: DJ Mustard
The MTV Video Music Awards on TV: Music and pop culture fans will have numerous opportunities to view the
2014 MTV Video Music Awards on
MTV, as follows:
03:00 CAT – Monday 25 August - LIVE BROADCAST – VMA MAIN SHOW (not available on DStv Compact and Extra yet)
20:00 CAT - Monday 25 August – PRIMETIME PREMIERE – VMA RED CARPET
21:00 CAT – Monday 25 August – PRIMETIME PREMIERE – VMA MAIN SHOW (MTV goes live on the Compact and Extra bouquets.)
08:00 CAT, 18:30 CAT, 24:30 CAT - Tuesday 26 Aug - VMA MAIN SHOW REPEAT
13:10 CAT, 22:00 CAT - Wednesday 27 August - VMA MAIN SHOW REPEAT
09:30 CAT – Thursday 28 August - VMA MAIN SHOW REPEAT
20:30 CAT - Friday 29 August - VMA MAIN SHOW REPEAT
14:00 - Saturday 30 August - VMA MAIN SHOW REPEAT
22:30 CAT – Sunday 31 August - VMA MAIN SHOW REPEAT
Saturday 30-Sunday 31 August - VMA takeover weekend, hosted by 5fm DJ Roger Goode
Nominees: the full list of nominees:
Video of the Year
Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, “Drunk In Love”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”
Pharrell Williams, “Happy”
Sia, “Chandelier”
Best Hip-Hop Video
Childish Gambino, “3005?
Drake ft. Majid Jordan, “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”
Eminem, “Berzerk”
Kanye West, “Black Skinhead”
Wiz Khalifa, “We Dem Boyz”
Best Male Video
Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell Williams, “Sing”
Eminem ft. Rihanna, “The Monster”
John Legend, “All of Me”
Pharrell Williams, “Happy”
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”
Best Female Video
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, “Problem”
Beyoncé, “Partition”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, “Dark Horse”
Lorde, “Royals”
Best Pop Video
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, “Problem”
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc, “Wake Me Up”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, “Talk Dirty”
Pharrell Williams, “Happy”
Best Rock Video
Arctic Monkeys, “Do I Wanna Know?”
Black Keys, “Fever”
Imagine Dragons, “Demons”
Linkin Park, “Until It’s Gone”
Lorde, “Royals”
Artist to Watch, Presented by Taco Bell
5 Seconds of Summer, “She Looks So Perfect”
Charli XCX, “Boom Clap”
Fifth Harmony, “Miss Movin’ On”
Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”
Schoolboy Q, “Man of the Year”
Best Collaboration
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, “Problem”
Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, “Drunk In Love”
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga, “Loyal”
Eminem ft. Rihanna, “The Monster”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, “Dark Horse”
Pitbull ft. Kesha, “Timber”
MTV Clubland Award
Calvin Harris, “Summer”
Disclosure, “Grab Her!”
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”
Martin Garrix, “Animals”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, “Stay the Night”
Best Video With A Social Message
Angel Haze ft. Sia, “Battle Cry”
Avicii ft. Dan Tyminski, “Hey Brother”
Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”
David Guetta, “One Voice”
J. Cole, “Crooked Smile”
Kelly Rowland, “Dirty Laundry”
Best Cinematography
30 Seconds to Mars, “City of Angels”
Arcade Fire, “Afterlife”
Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”
Gesaffelstein, “Hate Or Glory”
Lana Del Rey, “West Coast”
Best Editing
Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”
Eminem, “Rap God”
Fitz and the Tantrums, “The Walker”
MGMT, “Your Life is a Lie”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, “Stay the Night”
Best Choreography
Beyoncé, “Partition”
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, “Talk Dirty”
Kiesza, “Hideaway”
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake, “Love Never Felt So Good”
Sia, “Chandelier”
Usher, “Good Kisser”
Best Direction
Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”
Eminem ft. Rihanna, “The Monster”
Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”
OK Go, “The Writing’s On The Wall”
Best Art Direction
Arcade Fire, “Reflektor”
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”
Eminem, “Rap God”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”
Tyler, the Creator, “Tamale”
Best Visual Effects
Disclosure, “Grab Her!”
DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”
Eminem, “Rap God”
Jack White, “Lazaretto”
OK Go, “The Writing’s On The Wall”