On Sunday, August 28th at 9:00 PM ET/PT on MTV, the 2016 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air LIVE from New York City‘s iconic Madison Square Garden. The 2016 VMAs promises to be an unforgettable night of music and moments, with newly confirmed presenters Jimmy Fallon, Michael Phelps and gold-winning Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas,Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman.

Kanye West, Troye Sivan, Bryson Tiller, 2 Chainz, DNCE, Panic! At The Disco, Zara Larsson, Mike Taylor, Desiigner and more are confirmed to attend.

STARRING:     

• Rihanna, Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Recipient and Performer
• Britney Spears featuring G-Eazy, VMA Performer
• Future, VMA Performer
• Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, VMA Performers

  

• Nick Jonas featuring Ty Dolla $ign, VMA Performers
• The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey, VMA Performers
• Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aka @TheShamester and @LizardSheeple, VMA Correspondents
• Jay Pharoah and Nicole Byer, VMA Correspondents
• DJ Khaled, Pre-Show Host and VMA Correspondent
• Charlamagne Tha God and MTV “Wonderland” Host Lizzo, Pre-Show Hosts
• Alessia Cara, Jidenna and Lukas Graham, Pre-Show Performers

  

BREAKING NEWS:

• The US 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!
• Jimmy Fallon confirmed to present.
• Kanye West confirmed to attend.

  

LIVE PRE-SHOW:

Newly-minted Pepsi “The Sound Drop” artists Alessia Cara, Jidenna and Lukas Graham will perform live from the red carpet at the 2016 “MTV VMA Pre-Show” outside of New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden onSunday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Additionally, global hit-making producer, recording artist and social media mogul, DJ Khaled, will host the hour-long pre-show alongside MTV2’s “Uncommon Sense” star, Charlamagne Tha God, and hip hop artist, Lizzo, from MTV’s upcoming live music series, “Wonderland.” The telecast will air leading into the 2016 “MTV Video Music Awards” live at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The 2016 “MTV VMA Pre-Show” will kick off with Alessia Cara performing a medley of her hit singles, “Wild Things” and “Scars To Your Beautiful.” Chart-topper, Jidenna, is set to get the crowd moving with the infectious beats of his summer smash, “Little Bit More,” and “Best New Artist” nominee Lukas Graham will show off their mix of soul-infused pop by closing the pre-show with a performance of their current hit single, “Mama Said.”