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Rapper, singer, global icon and cultural provocateur Nicki Minaj today announced that she will perform to open the 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards,” airing Monday, 31 August at 8am (TH/WIB) and 9am (MY/PH/SG). A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm (MY). Slyly poking fun at the latest gossip headlines, Minaj made the revelation to her 32 million followers on Instagram by posting an image of an adorable, tiny, gestating…MTV Moonman.
Having just concluded her global, sold-out tour, The Pinkprint Tour, Minaj returns to a VMA stage that she can rightfully call home. Minaj made her VMA debut in the 2010 “MTV Video Music Awards” pre-show; took to the main stage in 2012 to join Alicia Keys on “Girl on Fire;” and bounced through a performance of her mega-hit “Anaconda” in 2014.
The 2015 MTV VMAs will feature Miley Cyrus as host. In addition, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tori Kelly, A$AP Rocky and Twenty One Pilots are confirmed to perform. Presenters will be announced at a later date.
NICKI MINAJ CONFIRMS VIA SONOGRAM (!) OPENING PERFORMANCE AT THE 2015 “MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”. 2015 MTV VMAs Airs Monday, 31 August at 8am (TH/WIB) and 9am (MY/PH/SG). Featuring Performances by Justin Bieber, The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tori Kelly, A$AP Rocky & Twenty One Pilots
It’s a Moonman!
In addition, MTV has teamed up with world-renowned fashion designer Jeremy Scott to redesign the MTV Moonman for the 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards.” As homage to Jeremy and his creative talent, the 2015 VMA Moonman encapsulates the true iconic essence of both the fashion designer and the network. From the distinct color of the TV color bars, to the peace sign necklace, to Jeremy’s signature sneakers, the redesign of statue is part of MTV’s long-standing history of bridging the gap between the world of fashion and music.
Artists who win a 2015 “Video Music Award” will take home a special-edition Jeremy Scott Moonman, which was created exclusively for this year’s show.

The 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of channels in more than 160 countries and territories, reaching more than half a billion households around the world.
Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Van Toffler, Stephen Friedman, Amy Doyle and Garrett English are Executive Producers. Garrett English also serves as Executive In Charge of Production for MTV. Joanna Bomberg, Jen Jones and Lee Lodge are Co-Executive Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.
The 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards” are sponsored by Maze Runner The Scorch Trials, the next chapter in the epic saga from 20th Century Fox.
In Southeast Asia, MTV will premiere the finale of America’s Best Dance Crew on Monday, 31 August at 6pm (WIB), 7pm (PH/SG), and 8pm (MY).
