The MTV VMA's are quickly approaching, and they've just announced the first group of artists who will be singing at the show.
Katy Perry will be hosting the space-themed awards ceremony, as well as potentially receiving up to five awards for work off her latest studio album, Witness.
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Joining Perry on stage with their performances is Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Fifth Harmony, Lorde, the Weeknd, Thirty Seconds to Mars and Shawn Mendes.
"Humble" by Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations of the big event, with Perry and the Weeknd neck-and-neck for second place.
The show will premiere August 27th--watch the first lineup announcement, below.

















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