Beyonce

MTV officially announced Thursday (Aug 27) that Beyonce would be taking the stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards to perform her latest single, “Sweet Dreams!” This makes the third time Beyonce, who’s up for an impressive nine moonmen, has performed at the VMAs.

Up and coming rapper Wale, along with legendary Washington, D.C. go-go band UCB, have been tapped to perform as the official house band for the night. He and the group will join forces with the All-American Rejects, Pitbull and 3OH!3 to perform versions of the year’s biggest hits

One of Beyonce’s back-up dancers spilled the beans on Bey’s performance Monday (Aug 24) on her Twitter:

VOTE BEYONCE FOR VMAS!!!! & look for a great performance! 😉

The 2009 VMAs are set to air live from New York City’s Radio City Music Hall Sunday, September 3rd at 9 PM.

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