DHAKA: US pop star Beyonce, currently on a US tour with rapper husband Jay Z, will receive a special award and perform at the MTV Video Music Awards this month.

The cable TV network said on Thursday, reports The Straits Times.

Beyonce, who received eight nominations, will be awarded the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the show, one of the industry's top ceremonies that will be aired live from California on August 24.

‘As a performer, Beyonce has delivered some of the most memorable performances in VMA history,’ MTV said in a statement.

Beyonce, 32, earned nominations for best video and best collaboration with Jay Z for her hit ‘Drunk In Love’, and will compete for Video of the Year against Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.

BDST: 0027 HRS, AUG 08, 2014