global super star and five-time 2012 VMA nominee Rihanna is hitting the stage at the 2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS. Also added to the mega-star list of performers is “Best New Artist” nominee Frank Ocean . These performers join an incredible line up of Taylor Swift , Green Day, P!NK, Alicia Keys and One Direction.
The Wanted, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, 2Chainz and Ke$ha have also been added to the list of previously announced presenters; Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khaliffa, Mac Miller and the 2012 US Women’s Gymnastics team.
Canadian mega-stars nominated for a 2012 VMA include, Drake (sharing top-nominee honours with Rihanna), Carly Rae Jepsen and Justin Bieber.
The 2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS airs exclusively on MuchMusic Thursday, September 6 at 8 p.m. ET.


