The Weeknd joins headline acts for 2020 MTV VMAs … alongside BTS and Doja Cat
The Weeknd was announced Tuesday to play the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, along with the boy band CNCO, Maluma and rap artist Roddy Ricch.
All four are nominated for awards at the show, as The Weeknd is up for six honors while Ricch has three, CNCO has two and Maluma one.
The concert is slated to be held outdoors around the Big Apple amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as MTV says it ‘will pay homage to New York with outdoor performances around the city.’
Headliner: The Weeknd was announced Tuesday to play the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, along with the boy band CNCO, Maluma and rap artist Roddy Ricch. He was snapped in LA last December
It’s the second time performing at the show for the Toronto-based rapper, who sang Can’t Feel My Face on the show five years ago.
Maluma performed Felices los 4 two years ago while 2020 marks the first appearances on the annual award show for CNCO and Ricch.
The announcements come on the heels of BTS, Doja Cat and J Balvin being announced to play the show, while Keke Palmer will commandeer hosting duties.
Among the unique twists this year include Best Music Video From Home, with the nominees being Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Drake, and John Legend; and Best Quarantine Performance, with Legend, CNCO, Chloe & Halle, Post Malone and Lady Gaga among the nominees.
Busy night: CNCO is up for Best Quarantine Performance in addition to performing
A look back: Maluma performed Felices los 4 at the 2018 VMAs from NYC
Debut: Rap star Roddy Rich, snapped last year in LA, will perform on the show for the first time
Another new category making the times is the award for Video For Good category, to reflect the social sea change in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. Swift, Lil Baby, H.E.R. and Demi Lovato are among the nominees for their songs.
Gaga and Ariana Grande are each up for nine honors, while The Weeknd and Billie Eilish have six apiece and Taylor Swift has five.
MTV is tabulating votes from fans through August 23, while the 2020 MTV VMA awards air August 30 on MTV.