The 2013 "MTV Video Music Awards" will raise its curtain with a thunderous first act as Lady Gaga (LadyGaga.MTV.com) will open the show with the debut live performance of "Applause," the first single from her highly anticipated album ARTPOP from Brooklyn's Barclays Center on August 25 at 9pm ET/PT.
From her powerful and bloody rendition of "Paparazzi" to the gender bending, adrenaline fueled version of "You and I," Lady Gaga is the mastermind behind some of the most memorable VMA performances in recent years. This year, she'll continue that legacy with what's sure to be an unforgettable performance of "Applause" from her forthcoming album, ARTPOP, available on November 11.Videos