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The Chainsmokers & Halsey Performing At 2016 MTV Video Music Awards

Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards will feature a live rendition of the hottest song in the America.

MTV confirms that The Chainsmokers and Halsey will be performing on Sunday’s show. The acts will surely be performing their collaboration “Closer,” which is #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

They join a bill that also includes performances by Vanguard Award Winner Rihanna, Britney Spears & G-Eazy, Nick Jonas & Ty Dolla $ign, Future, and Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj.

The main show begins at 9PM ET on Sunday, August 28. A pre-show co-hosted by DJ Khaled and featuring performances by Lukas Graham, Alessia Cara and Jidenna airs at 8PM.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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