2016 MTV Video Music Awards

2016 MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande will make a triumphant return to the VMA stage with superstar Nicki Minaj, at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. The fierce female duo will perform -Side to Side' from Grande's third full-length album, Dangerous Woman. American artist/producer duo, The Chainsmokers, will perform their current #1 hit single -Closer' alongside fan-favourite chanteuse and collaborator, Halsey. -Closer' is also nominated as a Song of Summer contender for this year's show along with the duo's previous single -Don't Let Me Down,' which is nominated for Best Electronic Video. Platinum-selling Atlanta rapper Future will take to the VMA stage for the first time. The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards will air LIVE from New York's iconic Madison Square Garden for the first time ever on Monday, 29^th August from 10am, only on MTV.

Previously announced performers include Britney Spears featuring G-Eazy, Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign, and Michael Jackson Video Vanguard recipient Rihanna.

Grande and Minaj cleaned up at the 2014 VMAs, opening the show with a medley of Grande's -Break Free,' Minaj's -Anaconda' and the Jesse J collaboration -Bang Bang.' That same year, Grande's -Problem,' featuring Iggy Azalea, won the Moonman for -Best Pop Video.'

In keeping with the spirit of this year's show celebrating the creative expression of artists, Grande made her announcement via a time-lapsed custom-created art feature by London-based illustrator and self-professed 'professional doodler" Hattie Stewart.

This year the VMAs will forego a traditional host and feature an ensemble cast to cover the action. Comedians Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele will introduce the world to @TheShamester and @LizardSheeple, the world's most-amazing, spectacular and well-respected social media influencers offering play-by-play commentary of the show's biggest moments as they unfold. They will be joined by comedians Jay Pharoah and Nicole Byer who will bring their comedic chops to the telecast. Meanwhile, music producer DJ Khaled will keep the party going with reports from the ultimate tricked out skybox inside MSG.

Presenters for this year's show include Sean 'Diddy" Combs aka Puff Daddy, Alicia Keys, Ansel Elgort, Bebe Rexha, Fifth Harmony, Jaden Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian West, Rita Ora, Shameik Moore and Tove Lo. The U.S. Olympic Team will be represented well at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards with the most decorated Olympian in history, Michael Phelps, and gold-winning Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman confirmed to present.  

Tune into the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards Live on Monday 29^th August from 10am, only on MTV.

Want to stay in tune with all things VMA? Follow the official 2016 MTV Video Music Awards Playlist from MTV & Spotify at spotify.com/VMA.