Nicki Minaj has been confirmed as the host of this year's MTV EMAs.

The event is taking place at Glasgow's Hydro arena on November 9.

The rapper confirmed on Instagram today (September 30) that she will host the ceremony, as well as perform at it.

Minaj wrote: "So excited to announce that I will not only perform, but I have the honorable task of HOSTING this year's MTV European Music Awards!!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!

"The show will shoot in GLASGOW, SCOTLAND for its 20th Anniversary ON NOVEMBER 9th!!!!"

The 'Pills N Potions' star also uploaded a promotional image of herself sitting in royal chair wearing a grand tiara.

Katy Perry and 5 Seconds of Summer meanwhile are among the acts who have been nominated the most times for this year's EMAs.

Check out the full list of nominees here.

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