Video awards will kill the radio star

Tonight at 8, the video-or rather, the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards-will kill the radio star. A tradition since 1984, the VMAs are known for their shock-rock performances like Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” in the ’80s and Britney Spears ripping off her clothes in 2000 to reveal a flesh-colored, skin-tight suit.

The fashion at the VMAs is as attention-grabbing as the musical performances. Lil’ Kim, for example, showed up in 1999 with her entire breast exposed, leaving only a small piece of fabric to cover the nipple.

If you want a first peek at the designer attires, the red carpet arrivals will begin at 6:30 p.m. Here’s who you can expect to see at this year’s show:

Performers:

Justin Timberlake

Fergie

Christina Aguilera

Shakira

The Killers

Panic! at the Disco

The All-American Rejects

Beyonce

My Chemical Romance

Pharrell

T.I.

Scheduled to Appear:

Lindsay Lohan

Paris Hilton

50 Cent

LL Cool J

Snoop Dog

Kanye West

Diddy

Rihanna

Jessica Simpson

Jennifer Lopez

Fall Out Boy

Nick Lachey

Axl Rose