American singer Doja Cat will serve as the host for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The rapper announced the news on her Instagram account. It will be the singer's first hosting gig at an awards show.
Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote, "I'm hosting the 2021 #VMAs this year Wowowowowowow." She says that not only her first trip to the VMAs, as last year she performed a medley of 'Say So' and 'Like That' on the telecast. She also won the Moon Person for the best new artist in 2020. Doja Cat was previously announced as a performer at the show. She this time is up for five awards, including the coveted artist of the year and video of the year for 'Kiss Me More', featuring SZA.
In the artist of the year category, the pop singer is up against Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrig, and Taylor Swift. Doja Cat is also nominated for best collaboration, best art direction, and best visual effects. In addition, the 25-year-old singer will share the stage with a slew of other performers, including Shawn Mendes, Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde, Machine Gun Kelly, and Camila Cabello.
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