Taylor Swift is hitting the stage at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards next month. The country superstar will perform a new song from her upcoming fourth studio album Red for the first time. Other performers include Green Day, Alicia Keys, Pink and One Direction.
The Fab 5 (U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team) will present at the Sept. 6th event. Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber won the women’s team gold medal at the London Olympics this month.
Other presenters include Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Drake and Rihanna are in the lead with five nominations each. They are in contention with Katy Perry, M.I.A. and Gotye for video of the year.
Comedian Kevin Hart will host the VMAs live from the STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6 on MTV at 8:00pm ET/PT.