[artist id="2002414"]Ne-Yo[/artist] is set to take the stage this Sunday at the 2011 Video Music Awards, but he's not going it alone. He'll be up there to assist his pal [artist id="1678002"]Pitbull[/artist] on their [article id="1669784"]hit "Give Me Everything."[/article]

Ne-Yo spoke to MTV News at the Nokia Theatre, where the show is set to go live tomorrow night, and he couldn't hide his excitement about getting to take the VMA stage. The video for the song, which also features Nayer and Afrojack, is also up for Best Pop Video and Best Collaboration.

"This is my first time performing at the VMAs, so this is going to be big," he pledged. "This was the show where, before I made it, where I was like, 'When I make it, yeah, I definitely got to do that one.' " He continued, "And I'm here. I'm happy. I'm definitely beyond happy. I'm gonna maintain; very ecstatic to be here."

So, what should fans expect?

"We have some backup dancers: one or two or 60," Ne-Yo teased. "And two of the best-dressed men in the business, what more can you ask for?"

While Pitbull and Ne-Yo are certain to make the Nokia their own party central, they're not the only big names on the roster of VMA performers. Lady Gaga, Adele, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Young the Giant are all set to take the stage as well.

The 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards will air live Sunday, August 28, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET/PT, following the Selena Gomez-hosted pre-show at 8. See the list of nominees, revisit last year's highlights and vote for Best New Artist by visiting VMA.MTV.com.