Vanessa Hudgens to host 2017 Billboard Music Awards

Vanessa Hudgens is set to host the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with rapper Ludacris on May 21 in Las Vegas.

While, it marks Ludacris' fourth year hosting the event, the 28-year-old actress will host the ceremony for the first time.

"I'm so unbelievably excited to host the @BBMAs this year with @Ludacris," Hudgens wrote on Twitter.

This year Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, The Chainsmokers, Halsey, Lorde and Florida Georgia Line are set to perform at the star-studded ceremony.