Hosted by LL Cool J, the MTV Video Music Awards air live on Sept. 7 — here's everything you need to know about the performers, top honors and how to watch (including for free).

Viewers without traditional cable can still stream “Dance Moms: A New Era” live and on demand for free by signing up for free trials through platforms like Philo (7-day free trial) and DirecTV (5-day free trial). Sling with Discovery+ also carries Lifetime. Get Discovery+ free for 7 days with a Sling subscription.

Get details on "South Park" season 27's new episode schedule along with free streaming options for episode 4. Find out how to binge the season for $5 today.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, Sep. 5 will serve as the 36th episode of Season 27, and it will air on USA.

Viewers without traditional cable can still watch the latest episodes of “90 Day Fiance: The Other Way” for free using free trials from platforms that offer TLC, including Philo (7-day free trial) and DirecTV (5-day free trial). Sling also carries TLC, with day passes starting at just $4.99.

If you don’t have cable, you can watch the VMAs and other MTV shows online for free or at a lower price with different streaming services such as DIRECTV , Philo, Fubo, Paramount+ and Sling TV. DIRECTV and Philo both offer free trials for up to a week, allowing you to sign up and stream without any initial cost.

The Stepdaughter” saga continues tonight (August 31) with “The Stepdaughter 2” airing at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.