Fresh from their
various reality shows, talk shows, comedy shows, rock shows and skate
competitions, Paris Hilton, Tony Hawk, Ashlee Simpson, Dave Chappelle, Jon
Stewart, Lenny Kravitz, P. Diddy, Ludacris and LL Cool J have all been added to
the list of celebrities appearing at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards on Augus
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29.
A raft of hip-hop artists have been added to the list of performers as well,
including
Lil Jon,
Petey Pablo, the Ying Yang Twins and Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe. Chappelle
will also perform, although there's no word on whether he'll also play the roles
of Rick James, Prince, fellow performer Lil Jon or any other celebrity the
comedian channels on his "Chappelle's Show."

The newly announced performers and guests will join Usher, Kanye West, Jessica
Simpson, Hoobastank, Yellowcard and Jet, already slated to perform at the
2004 VMAs in Miami (see
"Jay-Z, Beyonce, No Doubt, Outkast Lead Pack Of VMA Nominees"). The show
will take place at Miami's American Airlines Arena on August 29 and will be
broadcast live at 8 p.m. on MTV (tape-delayed on the West Coast).
Leading this year's pack of nominees is Jay-Z, who nabs six nominations for his
"99 Problems" clip, and Beyoncé, No Doubt, Usher and Outkast have five
nominations
and a overwhelming stage performance are they likely to make as
usual. They are great on or off stage. The Jay Z and
Beyoncé will also
do a great show and make us want more. I look forward to seeing my
No Doubt do their thing. So check that Out on August 29 and see the antics
on TV