According to The Wrap, The VMA's do not have a set host for the upcoming 2018 MTV awards show. ? VMAs executive producer Bruce Gillmer said, ?This year we opted for a tighter show. We want to let the music do the talking a little bit more. MTV has already announced that performers like Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and Nicki Minaj will be taking the stage. The recipient of this year?s Vanguard Award ? Jennifer Lopez, is also expected to perform. The last time the MTV awards show didn't have an emcee was 2016