Frank Ocean to perform at MTV Video Music Awards
28 August 2012, 10:49
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
The man behind one of the strongest albums of 2012, Frank Ocean is set to perform at this year’s MTV VMAs.
The R&B smoothster is nominated for the Best New Artist accolade and will perform on the night alongside the likes of Rihanna.
Other acts confirmed to take part with a live performance are One Direction, Green Day, Pink, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift.
You can check out all the VMA nominations here and watch a trailer to the event, starring Kanye West and new girlfriend Kim Kardashian below:
The awards ceremony takes place on 6 September.
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