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And the 2019 MTV VMAs performers are: J Balvin, Lizzo, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and more

J Balvin, seen here Aug. 3 a Lollapalooza in Grant Park, will be among thoe formers for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards show Aug. 26. | AP

J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are set to perform at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.

MTV says Bad Bunny and Rosalia also will hit the stage at the awards show, airing live on the cable network starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 from Newark, New Jersey.

Camila Cabello.

Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift, who previously was announced as a performer, scored the most nominations. They are competing for 10 prizes.

Missy Elliott will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and also will perform. Comedian-actor Sebastian Maniscalco will host.

Swift is returning to the VMAs stage four years after her most recent performance at the awards show and a few days after her album “Lover” is set to be released.

Ariana Grande (left) and Taylor Swift.

Read more at USA Today.

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