VMAs 2022: Who's this year's host and who's performing at MTV Awards

The exciting announcements for MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards are just getting started.

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MTV, this year has promised an extra-special VMA show.

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The lineup of performers this year is impressive and some of the biggest stars will be performing their chart-topping hits.

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Panic! at the Disco and the duo of Marshmello and Khalid are also in the first wave of performers.

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J Balvin, Anitta and Nicki Minaj will follow.

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A host for the night hasn't been shared yet, but we can expect to hear the announcement soon.

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Last year, Doja Cat hosted the show.

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The VMAs will be simultaneously broadcast on MTV along with the CW Network.

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