Adele lined up to perform at MTV Video Music Awards

Adele has previously spoken about her stage fright in front of large crowds

Adele is set to perform at this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

The singer will make her first appearance at the awards ceremony alongside Chris Brown and Lil Wayne who've both performed before.

Adele, who's up for seven VMAs, said recently her fear of playing in front of huge crowds means she won't perform at festivals or arenas.

The ceremony, which takes place in LA on 28 August, will be broadcast live in the US.

Katy Perry leads the field at this year's awards with nine nominations, including video of the year for Firework, best pop video and best special effects.

Adele and Kanye West have both picked up seven nominations each.

Amy Doyle, executive vice president of music and talent at MTV, said Adele would "bring chills down everybody's spine, if not bring them to tears, too".

'Life changing'

Other multiple nominees include Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars.

Speaking of Chris Brown's appearance, Doyle added: "He is having a moment with multiple hits this year, and he always delivers on the VMA stage."

Lil Wayne, who described the opportunity to perform as an "honour", is set to release ninth studio album Tha Carter IV in the same week.

Adele announced earlier this month that she'd been given the all-clear to sing after recent problems with her vocal cords meant she had to reschedule a number of concerts.

She recently described her performance at this year's Brit Awards as one of her career highlights, adding: "I was so frightened.

"I've never actually been so scared in my life but it ended up being the most life changing night of my life.