LOS ANGELES, CA  [Monday Sep.3.2007]  /WMQT.com/ -- The MTV VMA family continues to grow as more A-list celebs are added to the bill.

50 Cent, Akon and Souljah Boy recently joined the performance lineup, with Eve, Robin Thicke, Nicole Sherzinger, Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys and Jennifer Hudson slated as presenters for the event.

Previously announced performers include Kanye West, Rihanna, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Chris Brown, Mark Ronson, T-Pain, Cee-Lo, Common, and Gym Class Heroes. Timbaland will be the official "Maestro" of this year's awards, as well as host a Fantasy Suite party along with Justin Timberlake.

The "2007 MTV Video Music Awards" will be broadcast live on September 9th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

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