MUMBAI: Get ready to start your week with a musical bang as Vh1, the pioneer in international music and entertainment is all set to air two highly anticipated properties ‘Video Music Awards 2015’ on Monday, 31st August at 9:00 pm and ‘X Factor Season 12 premiering on Tuesday,1^stSeptember, every Monday and Tuesday at 9pm. With world-class performances, jaw dropping appearances and a star-studded guest list, both the shows are nothing short of entertainment extravaganzas.

Talking about broadcasting the two globally reckoned shows on the channel, Viacom18, EVP and Head - English Entertainment, Ferzad Palia said, “Our previous showcases of international reality shows and LIVE international awards on Vh1 have received an overwhelming response. With the Video Music Awards 2015 and X-factor Season 12, our viewers will once again experience eclectic talents and performances. We are very excited to present these shows to our audiences.”

 Touted to be the one of the biggest nights in music history, the Video Music Awards 2015 will be bought to Indian viewers from the capital of the entertainment universe, Los Angeles, on Monday, August 31st, 2015 at 9:00 pm. This year will witness pop Queen Miley Cyrus take the stage at the awards function as the show’s host. Miley was just 15 when she attended her first VMAs in 2008. Since then, she's made headlines at the show time and again, thanks to the memorable moments like her epic twerk-filled performance in 2013 and 2014's gracious Video of The Year acceptance speech to benefit homeless youth. With Miley as the host we’ll also see the nominee frontrunners like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and many more. This is one show in music history worth tuning in for.

Premiering on 1st September at 9 pm on the channel, X Factor is one music reality show which truly celebrates the spirit of competition. A successful reality TV format where ‘anyone and everyone can audition’. The show will have aspiring singers brave the panel of judges and the British public to stake their claim for the winner’s title. The 12^th season of the show will see talent show veteran Simon Cowell and popular singer Cheryl Cole take up their judges' chairs again.  New additions will include Olly Murs and Caroline who will bring their chemistry and charm to the show as the first ever duo to host the hit singing show. The reactions of judges coupled with the performances from aspiring contestants, make this show a must watch.

Commenting on hosting the show, Olly Murs, said: “I'm incredibly excited and proud to be returning to The X Factor alongside Caroline. I love the show and it kick-started my career in music which has given me the opportunity to do what I love. I already have the best job in the world and it's about to get better - I can't wait to get started and be part of finding some amazing new talent!”

Caroline Flack, said, "I'm beyond excited about presenting The X Factor with Olly. To have the privilege of doing this with someone who makes me laugh out loud is a massive bonus!

With out of this world performances, show-stopping appearances and a star-studded guest list, you definitely don't want to miss these two shows.