Johnny Depp’s rumored VMAs appearance confirmed: details

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer MTV’s 2022 VMAs increased ts key demo rating by 1% compared to last year, when counting adults 18-49 who tuned in for the awards show across all 13 networks that it was simulcast on Sunday. The VMAs simulcast got a 2.81 rating in the advertiser-coveted demographic, compared to 2.78 the prior year. Like last year, these channels included MTV, VH1, the CW, Comedy Central, Nick At Night, Pop, TV Land, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, BET, BET Her and CMT. Sunday’s VMAs drew 3.9 million total viewers across those 13 networks. That’s up 3% from 2021’s comparable number of 3.7 million sets of eyeballs. (Both of those figures exclude out-of-home viewing, which won’t be reported by Nielsen until Tuesday.)

Michele Amabile Angermiller There was plenty of action on, around and above the MTV VMA stages at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday night: Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance and not only took home the prize for Video of the Year (for “All Too Well”), she also announced her forthcoming new album, “Midnights”; Nicki Minaj took home the Video Vanguard award and delivered a performance that ranged from pink pop to torture-porn; and Latin had a bigger look than ever before, with eye-popping performances from Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Anitta, the latter of whom became the first Brazilian artist to win Best Latin Artist for her song “Envolver.” Yet there was plenty of action off-camera as well. On the red carpet in the hours before the show, Jack Harlow arrived early, clad in a leather-ish dark grey suit (which would have been suffocatingly hot if the Tri-State area was in one of its crushing bouts of summer humidity; lucky for him it was a cool evening). Big cheers also erupted for BlackPink, who stopped for a few quick photos.

A controversial cameo. Johnny Depp joined the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards as a hologram astronaut — and Amber Heard‘s sister made it clear she doesn’t approve of the appearance.

The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night live from Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Taylor Swift picked up the coveted Video of the Year and announced she's releasing a new album.

MTV VMAs took place at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Sunday night (28 August). Below is a list of winners from the action-packed ceremony, including brand new award for Best Metaverse Performance.

MTV VMAs brought some of the biggest names in music to the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday. From exciting performances to powerful speeches, this year's VMAs were a celebration of joy.Featuring a trio of hosts that included LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow, the high-energy gala was pulsing with energy and enthusiasm as some of the biggest names in music took the stage — both to perform their massive hit singles and to accept some of the night's top honors.As usual the slew of musical artists delivering TV debuts of their latest hits provided most of the night's biggest highlights, alongside a few artists making their big returns to the VMAs stage for the first time in years.Here's a look at some of the biggest performances and most memorable moments from Sunday's big show.Harlow opened the show with a performance of «First Class,» delivered inside an airplane set. Dressed as a flight attendant, Harlow was flanked by seated celebrities on both sides, including Lil Nas X, Avril Lavigne, Chloe Bailey, Jimmy Fallon, Saucy Santana and Becky G. The 24-year-old singer then surprised the crowd when he brought out Fergie.

Thania Garcia That’s a wrap on the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! Sunday night’s show kicked off with a bang as co-host Jack Harlow surprised audiences with Fergie as the night’s first performer, and ended just as big with Taylor Swift announcing a new album on the way. In between, the night offered plenty of meme-orable moments including Lizzo’s video for good acceptance speech which included the standout one-liner: “Bitch, I’m winning hoe!” Cheech and Chong also provided audiences with some laughs as they struggled to read the Teleprompters while introducing Global Icon Award recipients Red Hot Chili Peppers. Anitta, who gave a sultry performance of “Envolver,” teased audiences by shouting “VMAs! Did you think I wasn’t gonna shake my ass tonight?!”

Måneskin made their debut appearance at the MTV VMAs tonight (August 28), delivering a racy version of ‘Supermodel’ at the awards show.The annual ceremony is taking place in Newark, New Jersey, at the Prudential Center, where Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow and LL Cool J are co-hosting the event.Måneskin brought dancers with them for their performance of ‘Supermodel’, which saw singer Damiano David performing in assless chaps and a leather thong.Fans have hit out at MTV, though, as the camera frequently cut away from the band’s performance to show an aerial shot of the arena instead.

Kane Brown delivered a historic moment at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, becoming the first male country artist to perform on the show since its 1984 inception. Prior to this Sunday's event, Kacey Musgraves and Taylor Swift had previously been the only country acts to score a performance placement on the high-profile MTV ceremony. Following a branded mixed-reality promo set to his 2020 hit, «Be Like That,» Brown performed his pop-inspired single, «Grand» in front of a live audience in nearby Fort Lee, New Jersey.

2022 MTV VMAs handed out one of the top honors with the Artist of the Year award.VMA co-host Nicki Minaj — who also took home some trophies on Sunday — presented the category, and declared Bad Bunny as the big winner!However, the artist wasn't at the Prudential Center in New Jersey but instead was at Yankee Stadium in New York City for a huge performance that was broadcast as part of the night's show.Bad Bunny lights up the Main Stage as he Performs while being the Winner of Artist of the Year Award for the MTV’s Video Music Awards 2022 #VMAspic.twitter.com/Uvlj421znQBad Bunny delivered a rollicking performance of «Tití Me Preguntó» before he was surprised with the Artist of the Year Award live on stage.In winning the big award, Bad Bunny beat out a slew of fellow nominees, including Harry Styles, Lizzo, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Lil Nas X and one of the night's co-hosts, Jack Harlow.Check out the full list of the night's big winners here! MTV VMAs 2022: Eminem and Snoop Dogg to Perform Together Red Hot Chili Peppers to be Honored at MTV VMAs with Global Icon Award Britney Spears Kisses Madonna at Her Wedding 19 Years After MTV Kiss MTV VMAs Returning to New Jersey With a Live Audience Full of Fans  

, for unknown reasons. Despite his best (or worst) efforts, he's not well-known as a musician, hasn't been in any hit movies lately, and isn't in the MTV demographic. But I guess he did star in everyone's favorite true crime miniseries that never should have become a national watch-along: .MTV has apparently taken sides, superimposing Depp's face on their Moonman mascot at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where this year's awards were held.

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday night – his first major public outing since his highly-publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.SEE: All the show-stopping red carpet looks from the 2022 MTV VMAsThe 59-year-old made a very brief appearance dressed as a Moon Person – the VMAs coveted awards trophy – while floating high above the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with only his face visible.WATCH: Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV VMAs While Johnny wasn't actually in the spacesuit, he did lend his voice to the ceremony and appeared to make a subtle reference to his recent court battle."I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, any old thing you need," he said before cheekily adding: "And you know what? I needed the work."READ: Johnny Depp celebrates huge career news as Amber Heard legal battle continuesRELATED: Kane Brown talks being a country artist at MTV VMAs 2022 - exclusiveJohnny also shared the clip on his Instagram alongside the caption: "Guess who? #VMAs," and his loyal followers went wild over his 'big comeback'."That's amazing! Good to see you, Johnny," replied one. A second said: "I'm honestly a bit choked up.

BLACKPINK took the stage for their first MTV Video Music Awards performance on Sunday, and they shut it down. Rosé, Lisa, Jennie and Jisoo — dressed in matching black and pink crop tops and shorts with chunky boots — belted out their first comeback single in nearly two years, «Pink Venom,» to a crowd of screaming fans. Making their long-awaited return to the stage, the foursome — who won their first Moonman earlier in the evening for Best Metaverse Performance — made their VMAs debut count as they showcased their vocals, rap talent and dance on the MTV stage.Stars in the audience could not get enough of BLACKPINK's performance, with VMA winner Taylor Swift and Dylan O'Brien hyping up the K-pop stars by singing along and grooving to «Pink Venom.»One thing blackpink's gonna do is tear up a performance and make sure the crowd is hyped!pic.twitter.com/QvdBvXKu5xEarlier in the evening, the Korean girl group, who is also up for Group of the Year, hit the red carpet at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards -- making their U.S. awards show debut -- for the very first time, and they did not disappoint.BLACKPINK rocked head-turning black outfits as they strut their stuff on the VMAs carpet at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey ahead of Sunday's show.BLACKPINK wasn't the only act to make their VMAs debut Sunday night.

And here’s Johnny! MTV’s Video Music Awards 2022 featured brief cameos from Johnny Depp on Sunday, August 28.

Everybody loves a comeback! Fergie shocked fans by making a surprise performance at the MTV’s 2022 VMAs on Sunday, August 28 — alongside rapper and cohost Jack Harlow.