News MTV VMAs 2012: Will It Be as Outrageous as Ever? By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on September 6, 2012 @ 05:00AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Andreas Branch/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa Press; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup There's one night a year when everyone in the music industry can get crazy and get away with it—the MTV Video Music Awards! And this year is gearing up to be another unforgettable one. While years past brought us meat dresses and Taylor Swift interruptions, 2012 is the Year of "Call Me Maybe," epic breakup songs that shoot straight to #1, and a wave of Beliebers and One Directioners. Let's all get amped up for the big event by understanding what's to come—read below for the who, what, where, when, and why of this year's MTV VMAs. Tell us: Will you be watching? WHO'S PERFORMINGTaylor Swift, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and that's not all! >> Read the full story THE NOMINEES ARE...Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, and the list goes on! >> Read the full story WHEN TO WATCHThe events start at 8 p.m. EST, thanks to President Obama! >> Read the full story THE BEST MOMENTS IN YEARS PASTWhat Everyone Wore to in 2011 >> Read the full storyKaty Perry's Awesome VMA Manicures >> Read the full story Britney Spears's VMA Style History >> Read the full storyThe VMAs Most Shocking Moments >> Read the full story