MTV has announced that Sunday’s Video Music Awards will begin with a tribute performance from Janet Jackson to honor the career of her late brother Michael.

In the announcement, the network noted Michael Jackson was an influential figure in the history of the VMAs.

Twitterers are very excited for Janet’s performance:

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   tink530TFIN I WILL be watching Janet’s tribute at VMA’s on Sunday. I know she’ll make it wonderful!
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   unspokenactor omg, JANET JACKSON is going to open the VMA’S with a tribute to MJ!!
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   rich_law Gee, can’t wait for the VMA show! Just because of Janet *-*I’d die if Christina could be there… almost a dream xD
4. 
   yoshi87 cant what for the janet jackson vma tribute i know she gonna shut it down
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   iamMJM JANET JACKSON PERFORMING ON THE VMA’S THIS SUNDAY
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   dubyasquared Excited to see the VMA MJ tribute starring Janet. Check out the promo: http://bit.ly/3CE8eP
   This is the MTV I used to love!!!
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   djkayper I cannot wait to see what Janet comes up with in her tribute to MJ at the VMA’s this weekend. About time MTV showed Janet some love again!
8. 
   MattMarenic I’m excited about news that Janet will make special tribute for her brother on this years VMA… Can’t wait…
9. 
   GRMotley Janet Jackson is opening the VMA’s this year performing a tribute to Michael Jackson..Cannot wait to see that performance!!!
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    kansas_patrick Just found out Janet should be opening the VMA’s! Omg! I so love her, have every album. I need to be there
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    rociocartes1 OMG I hadn’t heard of this! AWESOME!!! RT Ok, im uber mondo excited for Janet’s MJ tribute at the VMA’s. r u? (via @ClaudeKelly)
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    TammySoulful @JayNature I’m excited to see Janet on the VMA’s as well. Tributes gonna be dope! She’s the perfect one to do it!
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    mrwrite642 Just heard Janet will be performing at the VMA’s. Let the excitement begin! 10 Sep 2009 from UberTwitter
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    ernestoria Looking forward to seeing Janet’s tribute to Michael Jackson at the MTV VMA this Sunday
15. 
    IronJamie Can’t wait for Janet’s VMA performance
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    Flow935 Janet Jackson paying tribute to MJ at the MTV VMA’s. What say you? If she’s rockin’ some skin tiiiight high-waters I say hellz yes!!! Taboo
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    SAREESHA can’t wait to see Janet at the VMA’s on sunday..I know she will make Michael proud!
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    MsGiaBrittany but. i AM going to watch the VMA’S to ms. JANET JACKSON herself pay tribute to her brother. wow. amazing.

Other artists scheduled to perform include Lady Gaga, Green Day, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Pink and Muse. The show will air Sunday, at 9 p.m. ET.  Check back with  Breaking Tweets Entertainment for complete coverage.

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