
Michael is in the process of recording his new album in Las Vegas at the moment, and MTV bosses are keen for him to re-launch his faltering career by appearing at the show. Michael – whose career has faltered since he was acquitted of child sex charges in 2005 – has been in the studio with Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am.
MTV has yet to announce who will be presenting awards at the event – which is being hosted by British comedian Russell Brand – although they have released a list of performers, with Pink, Rihanna and the Jonas Brothers all set to take to the stage. Source