NEW YORK (AP) — Recent Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and the Final Five are heading to the MTV Video Music Awards.
MTV said Thursday that Phelps, Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian will present awards at Sunday’s show in New York City.
Jimmy Fallon, Kim Kardashian, Alicia Keys and Puff Daddy will also present awards, while attendees at Madison Square Garden will include Kanye West, Bryson Tiller, 2 Chainz, DNCE, Desiigner and Troye Sivan.
🌹 @TheChainsmokers are preparing to take on the #VMAs alongside @halsey with their performance this Sunday at 9/8c! pic.twitter.com/5h8wJsYIcA
— MTV (@MTV) August 25, 2016
Britney Spears, Rihanna, Future, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Nick Jonas and the Chainsmokers will perform during the live show.
Beyonce is the leading nominee with 11, followed by Adele with eight nominations. Adele won’t attend the show; a representative for Beyonce didn’t immediately say if the singer would attend.
They don't want @djkhaled to tell you about the #VMAs, but that's not gonna stop him… 😈 https://t.co/WX9szf35PI
— MTV (@MTV) August 25, 2016
Beyonce, Adele, West, Justin Bieber and Drake will compete for video of the year.
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