Katy Perry is hosting the VMAs this year!
The pop queen will light up the stage as the first performer announced for this year’s show. Earlier this week, she secured a spot as one of the top nominees for the 2017 VMAs with nods in five categories, including: Best Pop, Best Direction and Best Visual Effects for “Chained to the Rhythm,†Best Art Direction for “Bon Appetit,†and Best Collaboration for Calvin Harris’ “Feels†featuring Pharrell Williams, Perry and Big Sean.
“I’ve been training with MTV in zero gravity, eating astronaut ice cream, and I’m on a group text with Buzz Aldrin and Neil deGrasse Tyson,†said Katy Perry.  “Come August 27th, I’ll be ready to be your MOONWOMAN! Brace for impact, kids.â€
“We’re thrilled to have global phenomenon Katy Perry as the host and a performer at the 2017 VMAs,†Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Global Entertainment Group, Viacom. “She is at the forefront of music culture and the perfect person to anchor this year’s show, which promises to be one of the most diverse and music-filled in VMA history.â€
The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards will air LIVE from the “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 27th @ 8PM ET/PT on MTV.
