Usher to open MTV Video Music Awards...

Both Usher and Ariana Grande will perform at the MTV Video Music Awards next month on August 24th. According to the Los Angeles Times, Usher will open the 31st annual ceremony, set to air at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The performance will commemorate the 20th anniversary of his self-titled debut album.

Usher is also gearing up to release his eighth studio album, which has spawned first single 'Good Kisser' and it's follow-up, the Pharrell-produced 'She Came To Give It To You' featuring Nicki Minaj. Meanwhile Ariana Grande will perform her Zedd-produced new single 'Break Free' off her sophomore album 'My Everything,' due August 25th.