Keke Palmer: There will be something special about this year’s MTV VMAs

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Keke Palmer is hosting this year’s ceremony (PA)

Keke Palmer has said there will be “something special” about this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, which are taking place in New York despite the coronavirus pandemic.

The actress, who is hosting this year’s ceremony, said it feels “exciting” to be able to put on the event amid the challenges posed by Covid-19.