2017 MTV VMAs Performers Announced

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By Emily Surpless/Aug. 8, 2017 8:40 am EST

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards is shaping up to be one heck of a show.

MTV announced the big event's musical performance line up, and they've got all your favorites scheduled. Those set to take the stage include Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, Fifth Harmony, and Lorde, as well as 30 Seconds to Mars, The Weeknd, and Shawn Mendes. And, of course, VMAs host Katy Perry wouldn't miss her chance to perform some of her hit songs as well.

🚨 WE JUST ANNOUNCED SOME AMAZING @MTV #VMA PERFORMERS!🚨 Check out the full list —> https://t.co/Wc2weiyxoD! pic.twitter.com/If3OrMwUfC

— Video Music Awards (@vmas) August 7, 2017

As Nicki Swift previously reported, Kendrick Lamar took the lead for snagging the most 2017 VMAs nominations. The rapper's up for eight awards, including one for album of the year. Katy Perry and The Weeknd follow closely behind, tying at five noms each.

Peep the entire nominations list here.

The MTV VMAs airs live from The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017.

While we wait for more VMAs news, check out all of the craziest moments from the 2016 show.