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In a tweet on Monday, the pop star posted photos of herself
in a bright green alien outfit, holding up posters reading, "MTV
won't let me perform," followed by "So I’m hosting this year's
VMAs."
MTV confirmed the news and shared Cyrus’s photos on Twitter, but
it did not retweet the 22-year-old's expletive-laced tweet.
The former Disney star sparked a frenzy at the 2013 VMAs when
she performed with Robin Thicke, wearing a flesh-toned latex
bikini and engaging in the provocative dance style of "twerking"
with a suggestive foam finger.
The awards show, which honors artists for achievements in music
videos, has a history of surprising, unscripted moments.
Kanye West famously interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech
in 2009 and Britney Spears shared a kiss with Madonna during the
show in 2003.
The VMAs will air from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on
Aug. 30. Nominees for the awards will be announced Tuesday.
(Reporting by Katherine Davis-Young; Editing by Mary Milliken
and Ken Wills)
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