Taylor Swift to perform at MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift will perform at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards next month, singing a song from her upcoming album “Red,” MTV has confirmed.

Thursday, August 23, 2012
Taylor Swift. Net photo.

Taylor Swift will perform at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards next month, singing a song from her upcoming album "Red,” MTV has confirmed.But Swift, who has six Grammy Awards to her name, won’t be the only gold winner in the room.The U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team – better known as the Fierce Five – will present at the Sept. 6 show. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller will also present awards.Drake and Rihanna lead with five nominations each. They’ll battle Katy Perry, M.I.A. and Gotye for video of the year.Comedian Kevin Hart will host the VMAs live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Performers include Green Day, Alicia Keys, Pink and One Direction. AP