VMAs 2016 performers include Britney Spears, Rihanna and more

Celebrities are known to bring their best to the MTV Video Music Awards.

Past performances have gone on to become iconic moments in artists' careers, like Britney Spears' kiss with Madonna and Miley Cyrus' head-turning moves with Robin Thicke.


Who will the take stage at this year's awards show? MTV has released the lineup.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Alicia Keys, Fifth Harmony, Kim Kardashian West and Rita Ora will also step on stage to present awards during the show.

Catch these stars and more live at Madison Square Garden at 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28.

The Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers will perform their latest hit "Closer" alongside Halsey at the VMAs at Madison Square Garden. (Credit: Getty Images / Theo Wargo)

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande will perform "Side to Side," a single off her album "Dangerous Woman," with Nicki Minaj at Madison Square Garden during the VMAs. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj will perform at Madison Square Garden during the VMAs with Ariana Grande. (Credit: Getty Images / Bryan Steffy)

Britney Spears

Britney Spears is ready to make her VMA comeback. It's been nearly a decade since she last took the stage. She will perform her latest hit "Make Me," off her forthcoming album, "Glory," alongside G-Eazy at Madison Square Garden. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Future

Future will perform on the VMAs main stage. His setlist has not yet been announced. (Credit: Getty Images for HBO / Aaron Davidson)

 

Rihanna

Rihanna, this year's Video Vanguard Award recipient, will also take the stage to perform live at Madison Square Garden. The two-time video of the year award winner also has two songs nominated in three categories: best female video for "Work"; best collaboration video for "This Is What You Came For" and "Work"; and best male video for "This Is What You Came For." (Credit: Getty Images / Bryan Haraway)

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas will perform his hit single "Bacon" off his solo album "Last Year Was Complicated" during the award show. Ty Dolla $ign, featured in the song, will make a special appearance with him. (Credit: Getty Images)

Alessia Cara

Singer-songwriter Alessia Cara will perform a mash-up of her hits "Wild Things" and "Scars to Your Beautiful" during the VMA preshow outside Madison Square Garden at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. (Credit: Getty Images / Ernesto Distefano)

Lukas Graham

Best new artist nominee Lukas Graham will take the stage to perform "Mama Said," during the VMA preshow at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, outside Madison Square Garden. (Credit: Getty Images / Kevin Winter)

Jidenna

Recording artist Jidenna will sing "Little Bit More" during the VMA preshow outside of Madison Square Garden at 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016.