The MTV VMA or the Video Music Award 2009 is scheduled to take place on the September 13th, from 8 p.m. onwards. This year’s event is being hosted by Russel brand once more. The VMA will be kicked off with a tribute performance by songstress Jane Jackson, paid to her late brother, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Other key performances at this year’s VMA is touted to feature such high profile names as the R&B diva Alicia Keys, The All-American Rejects, R&B singing sensation Beyonce, Jay-Z, teen sensation Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and a host of others. A certain factor to spice up the event in plenty.

Other events to be a part of the awards ceremony will be the documentary based on the life of Michael Jackson called “This Is It,” which will debut at the VMA. Likewise, a much hyped about trailer clip from the upcoming “Twilight” installment “New Moon,” is all set to make its debut during the course of the evening. To unveil the clip at the event, “Twilight”’s leading cast including the likes of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be present at the show, making it a must watch for all die-hard “Twilight” fans.

At this year’s VMA, the big earners have been Lady Gaga and Beyonce, so far, each with nine nominations to their credit. It is just a matter of moments now that will reveal who the big winners emerge to be from the winter. This year’s Best New Artist will be decided by the audience voting, from among Drake, Kid Cudi, Lady Gaga, 3OH!3 or Asher Roth.