Doja Cat Will Host and Perform at the 2021 VMAs After Being Nominated for 5 Awards

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ThePlanet Hersinger, 25, will serve as host for this year’s annual ceremony, which is set to air live from New York City on Sept. 12, she announced on Wednesday.

“I’m hosting the 2021#VMAsthis year Wowowowowowow 🤯,” Doja wrote on Instagram.

Doja Cat (née Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini) waspreviously announced as a performerat the show, and is up for five awards, including the coveted artist of the year and video of the year for “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA.

In the artist of the year category, she’s up againstAriana Grande,Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrig andTaylor Swift.

Doja Cat is also nominated for best collaboration, best art direction and best visual effects.

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She’ll share the stage with a slew of other performers, includingShawn Mendes,Olivia Rodrigo,Lorde,Machine Gun KellyandCamila Cabello.

source: people.com