MTV is about to bring a rockin’ night to the City That Never Sleeps!

Following last year’s show in LA, the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards will grace New York’s Radio City Music Hall before a live audience on September 13 at 9 pm. British bad boy comedian Russell Brand will once again host the iconic music show, and teen star Taylor Swift will perform hits off her multi-platinum album Fearless.

“I’m so excited that MTV and the VMAs have invited me to perform, because I think this year’s show will be unlike anything they’ve ever done!” Taylor gushed.

Source, Bauer-Griffin