Summary by Michael Mainelli, TicketNews Staff

This years highly anticipated MTV Video Music Awards will be held in Brooklyn, New York, for the first time ever. The red carpet will roll out at the Barclays Center on Sunday, August 25, for one of the biggest nights in the music industry. “From hip-hip to hipsters, Brooklyn has officially established itself as a music mecca and MTV is so psyched to land the Moonman live at the Barclays Center this year!” Says MTV.com. This years award show will feature todays biggest stars in music, including Justin Timberlake, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Robin Thicke, and Miley Cyrus. There will be 15 awards given out for various categories such as Best Pop Video, Artist to Watch, Best Collaboration, and Best Visual Effects. Click here to vote for your favorites! International superstar singer-songwriter, Lady Gaga, is set to take the stage as this years headlining performance and is expected to perform the first single from her highly anticipated new album, ARTPOP. The show starts at 9pm ET and tickets are on sale now!

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