More Talent Signs Up for VMAs

By Multi Channel News Staff -- Multichannel News, 8/24/2006 12:26:00 PM

Shakira and OK Go joined the roster of performers for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, and the list of presenters now includes Axl Rose, Lindsay Lohan, Kanye West, Paris Hilton, Diddy, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Pussycat Dolls and 50 Cent.

The VMAs will air live from New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. (EST/PST), hosted by Jack Black.

Shakira and OK Go join Christina Aguilera, The All-American Rejects, Beyoncé, Panic! at the Disco, T.I., The Killers, Ludacris with Pharrell, The Raconteurs and Justin Timberlake.

Previously announced presenters were Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Chris Brown, Fall Out Boy, Rihanna, Jared Leto, Busta Rhymes, Shaun White, Ne-Yo, Missy Elliott, the cast of MTV’s Jackass, Amy Lee of Evanescence, Lil Jon and Nick Lachey.

The VMAs will also feature special guest appearances by Borat and Sarah Silverman.

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