Katy Perry to host MTV VMAs show

NEW YORK — Get ready to roar with Katy Perry at the MTV Video Music Awards: The pop star is hosting the show next month.

MTV announced Thursday that Perry will host the Aug. 27 event at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Perry is nominated for five Moonmen, including best pop video for “Chained to the Rhythm.’’ Perry, whose hits include “Teenage Dream’’ and “Roar,’’ won video of the year in 2011 for “Firework.’’