Entertainment Awards Shows and Events Everything to Know About the 2024 MTV EMAs: Performers, Nominees and How to Watch The award will air live on MTV in more than 150 countries on Sunday, Nov. 10 By Ingrid Vasquez Ingrid Vasquez Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in Journalism. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editor at FanSided and provided work in the celebrity and lifestyle space for brands that include Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, EW, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 9, 2024 12:00PM EST Comments (L-R) Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, and RAYE. Photo: Getty(3) The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards will mark the ceremony's 30th anniversary with a bang! The awards show, taking place at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Sunday, Nov. 10, will bring together global superstars in one room to honor the best in music, with honorees and performers from all genres. This year, the EMAs will broadcast live on MTV in more than 150 countries, while it's also available on Pluto TV in multiple international territories and on-demand on Paramount+. MTV EMAs Cancels 2023 Show Due to Israel-Hamas Crisis: 'This Does Not Feel Like a Moment for Global Celebration' Here's everything to look forward to ahead of the big night. Who is hosting the 2024 MTV EMAs? Rita Ora attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Rita Ora is returning as the show's first three-time host. The singer teased the big night in a previous statement, expressing that fans can expect "an absolutely incredible" event with "an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store." Who is nominated at the 2024 MTV EMAs? Taylor Swift leads the pack with seven nominations in categories such as best video and best collaboration for "Fortnight" featuring Post Malone, best pop, and best artist.Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli xcx, and Sabrina Carpenter follow suit with five nominations each, while Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and LISA all received four nominations each. The list also includes first-time nominees such as Chappell Roan and Tyla. Who is recieving the MTV EMA Global Icon Award at the 2024 MTV EMAs? Busta Rhymes attends the Haute Living Robert De Niro Cocktail Event at Avra on June 27, 2024 in New York City. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes will be honored at the 2024 MTV EMAs with the global icon award, which he previously said he is "beyond honored and grateful to receive." "This recognition is not only a celebration of my career but also of Hip Hop culture. To be acknowledged on this global stage is a reminder that Hip Hop has no boundaries - and neither do I! ‘Cause THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP!" said the rapper in a statement. In addition to being recognized with the honor, Rhymes will also take the stage for a performance of his greatest hits. Who is performing at the 2024 MTV EMAs? Along with Rhymes, RAYE, Benson Boone, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims, The Warning, LE SSERAFIM, Peso Pluma, and Tyla are taking the stage to perform. Rounding out the list of performers are the Pet Shop Boys, who will receive the inaugural MTV EMA pop pioneers award and perform with the Manchester Camerata. Who is presenting at the 2024 MTV EMAs? The 2024 MTV EMAs presenters list includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Gavin Rossdale, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Lucien Laviscount. Close