MTV has finally made the announcement so many have been waiting for.

Britney Spears will indeed kick off the 2008 Video Music Awards this Sunday. According to the press release it will not be a performance.  MTV is still keeping quiet as to how she will open the show.

Spears herself is nominated for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Video of the Year for “Piece of Me.”

Britney says of her upcoming appearance,

“MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMA’s? I’m excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated.”

The MTV Video Music Awards airs Sunday, September 7th at 9:00PM.