According to MTV it has been reported that after two years of hosting the VMA’s in cities other than NYC it will be headed back there for the 2009 edition. One element that will be returning this year is host Russell Brand. Many thought his jokes were too controversial; we just thought he was a bit stale. I mean there were other jokes to make other than that of the Jonas Brothers but besides that he seemed like a cool dude. To add to that Russell and Britney Spears brought in the ratings big-time so why not go back to the cash cows. So far country/pop star Taylor Swift and british trio Muse have been confirmed to perform:

Taking the stage for the first time ever at the VMAs will be country-pop superstar Taylor Swift, who will perform a brand-new version of “You Belong With Me,” a single from her Billboard-topping 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!” Swift said. “I love incorporating theatrics into my performances, and the VMAs have always allowed artists to run with that. MTV has been so good to me, and I could not be more excited about this year’s VMAs!”

Joining Swift will be British rock trio Muse, making their American TV debut. The band will perform their newest single, “Uprising,” off their forthcoming album, The Resistance. The evening will also feature performances by some of today’s most in-demand artists, as well as appearances by some of the biggest names in music, television and film.

We’re so glad MTV has come to their senses and gone back to NYC because Miami, Las Vegas nor Los Angeles were big enough venues to host the event. Everything was just all over the place. On the contrary I guess you need a break to fully appreciate something because the 2006 show in NYC just had a certain something about it that the others didn’t. The VMA’s is always the best place for first time performances for new albums and singles by big artists. The show will air on September 13 at 9 p.m. ET live from Radio City Music Hall.