MTV today announced via its social channels that the 2013 "MTV Video Music Awards" will celebrate the artists and songs that defined this summer with performances from chart toppers Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke, a special appearance by One Direction, as well as a new socially-voted category "Best Song of the Summer" powered by Windows Phone. The performances and award will be presented from Brooklyn's Barclays Center LIVE on August 25 at 9pm ET/PT.
For the first time, this year's VMAs will feature the socially-driven "Best Song of the Summer Award" powered by Windows Phone. The inaugural nominees are Miley Cyrus' millennial anthem "We Can't Stop," Daft Punk's insanely danceable "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell, Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding's thumping "I Need Your Love," Selena Gomez's inviting "Come & Get It," One Direction's rocking "Best Song Ever," and Robin Thicke's sexy "Blurred Lines" featuring T.I. and Pharrell. Beginning today, fans can vote via Twitter, Instagram or Vine by using the appropriate hashtag: #votemiley, #votedaftpunk, #voteselena, #voteonedirection, #votethicke, #votecalvinandellie.Marking her first VMA performance, Miley Cyrus will perform her SMASH millennial anthem "We Can't Stop," which is nominated for 4 VMAs this year including "Best Female Video," "Best Pop Video," "Best Editing," as well as the new "Best Song of the Summer" category. This year will also mark Robin Thicke's first VMA performance. He is up for 4 Moonmen for his sexy video "Blurred Lines" featuring T.I. and Pharrell including "Video of the Year," "Best Male Video," "Best Collaboration" and "Best Song of the Summer."Videos