Often times we don't know where the stories will come from until the night of the event, but in the case of Nick Jonas at this year's ceremony, we know exactly what at least one of the stories will be.

Jonas will use the live show as a chance to debut his new single, "Levels." The song will come out nine days before, on August 21, but fans tuning into the VMA's pre-show will see Jonas perform it for the first time ever.