Doja Cat will be perform and serve as host of the 2021 MTV VMAs. Doja announced the news on Twitter: “I’m hosting the 2021 #VMAs this year.  Tune in on 9/12 at 8pm on MTV”

MTV had just recently announced Doja and three other artists were added to the lineup of 2021 VMA performers: Shawn Mendes, Twenty One Pilots and Chloe Bailey (of Chloe x Halle).  You can take a look at the announcement – here. According to a press release, Chloe Bailey will be making her solo debut as ‘Chlöe’ by performing the song “Have Mercy,” which will be featured on her forthcoming solo album. Previously announced performers include Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello, Lorde, Machine Gun Kelly, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Justin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion lead with 7 nominations and 6 nominations, respectively.  Fans can vote for their faves across 14 gender-neutral categories by visiting vma.mtv.com.

The 2021 MTV Video Music Awards will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, September 12 at 8PM ET/PT.

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