(antiMusic) We love overly enthusiastic press releases that promise the world in the subject heading and deliver... say Fresno instead. We received one today with the heading "MTV WILL REDEFINE LIVE PERFORMANCES," and wondered what all the excitement was about. Could they be featuring actual live performances? (A rarity in the age of Britney and Ashlee.) Could they be featuring some real live musicians? (A even bigger rariety on the MTV airwaves.) Could they... you can ask all day long and build up your excitement with the possibilities but then be majorly let down when they "redefine" live performances with the likes of Rihanna, Pink, T.I. and Paramore. Yeah, you're running to program your TiVo right now! Here is the major announcement:MTV is breaking down the walls and giving fans an all access pass to the world's most explosive musical showcase EVER as Rihanna, Pink, T.I. and Paramore have been confirmed to perform at the "2008 Video Music Awards." For the first time on live television, multi-platinum songstress, Rihanna will perform her hit single "Disturbia" and self proclaimed King of the South, T.I. will perform a new single off his upcoming album Paper Trail.
Pink will prove that the impossible is plausible as she gives a fiery performance of her new single, "Say What," off her highly anticipated album Funhouse. Fans will not believe their eyes as punk-pop band, Paramore, perform their raw and energetic single "Misery Business" from their sophomore album RIOT!.
Kid Rock, Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers have already been added to the list of powerhouse performers at this year's show. As previously announced, MTV's 25th annual Video Music Awards will be hosted by comedian/actor Russell Brand and will air live and only one time in its original incarnation, on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9PM SHARP (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). Presenters and additional performers for the "2008 Video Music Awards" will be announced at a later date.
