Taylor Swift will NOT appear at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
Because she wants to avoid a run-in with Kanye West? Perhaps.
Instead of theorizing over Swift"s absence, however, we"ll focus instead on those who WILL be prominent at the event on Sunday, August 28.
Here"s a rundown of performers and presenters on tap for the VMAs….
1. Rihanna
Expect some seriously sexy dance moves when Rihanna takes the stage to perform! She’s receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony and will be performing a medley of hits.
2. Future
Future will take a break from feuding with Ciara in order to also perform.
3. Nicki Minaj
Minaj took to the VMA stage alongside Swift in the past. That won’t happen this year. But she will perform!
4. Ariana Grande
Hide the donuts! Ariana Grande is coming to perform!
5. Beyonce
Beyonce leads the way with 11 nominatios. She is strongly expected to perform, although this has not yet been confirmed.
6. Kanye West
Kanye will have four minutes to perform. He’s expected to sing “Famous.”