MTV Video Music Awards 20162016 "MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" RIHANNA TO RECEIVE MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD

Sunday, August 28 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on MTV

The "MTV Video Music Awards" will bestow Rihanna with its highest honor, the "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award," for her decade-long impact on music, pop culture, fashion, film and philanthropy. Rihanna will perform during the ceremony LIVE from New York's iconic Madison Square Garden on Sunday, August 28 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.

Two-time VMA "Video of the Year" winner and the youngest solo artist to score 14 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100—the fastest to do so, Rihanna's unparalleled output of hits have spawned some of today's most memorable music videos from "Umbrella" to "We Found Love," "Diamonds" and her most recent collaboration with Drake on "Work." To download a photo of Rihanna, click here.

With this honor, Rihanna joins the prestigious list of past Vanguard recipients including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, BEYONCÉ and Kanye West.

It is hard to believe that Rihanna is only 28 years old, yet within the 10 years since the start of her musical career, she's sold more than 61 million albums and 215 million tracks worldwide. Rihanna is the "Best Selling Digital Artist of All Time… with more than 100 million [RIAA] Gold & Platinum song certifications" and an eight-time Grammy Award winner who also counts 14 Billboard Music Awards among other countless music accolades. Aside from her musical achievements, Rihanna is bona fide business woman with multiple entrepreneurial ventures. However, most importantly, her undeniable cultural influence has forever imprinted her in history as a Global Icon despite her young age.

With over 81 million Facebook fans, 64 million Twitter and 42 million Instagram followers, Rihanna is putting her influence to good use via additional philanthropic efforts. Chief among these is her own Clara Lionel Foundation. Established in 2012 and named after Rihanna's beloved grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite, the foundation works to improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, Education, arts and Culture.

Fans can vote for their favorites in VMA categories including, "Video of The Year," "Best Male Video," "Best Female Video," new category, "Breakthrough Long Form Video" and more by visiting vma.mtv.com. Vote across all categories to enter to win the chance to go to the VMAs in NYC, thanks to Verizon, the presenter of this year's award voting. Additionally, voting for the "Best New Artist" award, presented by Taco Bell®, will remain live through the 2016 "MTV Video Music Awards" Pre-Show airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and new this year, fans can cast their votes for the category via Facebook Messenger (starting 8/15). The top two artists will be revealed during the pre-show, kicking off a live hashtag vote with the winner being announced during the live main telecast.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2016 "MTV Video Music Awards." Garrett English, Erik Flannigan, Sandy Alouete, Lee Lodge and Jen Jones are Executive Producers. Garrett English also serves as Executive in Charge of Production for MTV. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent.

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THE 2015 "MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" NOMINATIONS LIVE AF

​Miley Cyrus to Host

The 2015 "MTV Video Music Awards" to Air LIVE on Sunday, August 30 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT

2015 VMA Nominations: Get The Full List Now

The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards nominations are here — so get voting!

The list for the show, airing Sunday, August 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT — and hosted by Miley Cyrus — is lead by Taylor Swift, who is up for nine Moonmen. Following Taylor, pal Ed Sheeran has six noms and is competing against her for the coveted Video of the Year category. We doubt there will be any bad blood, though.

The nominations were announced on Apple’s Beats 1 radio show today. Check out the full list below and start voting now.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Beyoncé – “7/11″

Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood”

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”

Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”

BEST MALE VIDEO

Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”

Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”

The Weeknd – “Earned It”

Nick Jonas – “Chains”

BEST FEMALE VIDEO

Beyoncé – “7/11″

Taylor Swift – “Blank Space”

Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”

Sia – “Elastic Heart”

Ellie Goulding – “Love Me Like You Do”

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO

Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen”

Nicki Minaj – “Anaconda”

Kendrick Lamar – “Alright”

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”

Big Sean ft. E-40 – “I Don’t F–k With You”

BEST POP VIDEO

Beyoncé – “7/11″

Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud”

Taylor Swift – “Blank Space”

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”

Maroon 5 – “Sugar”

BEST ROCK VIDEO

Hozier – “Take Me To Church”

Fall Out Boy – “Uma Thurman”

Florence + the Machine – “Ship To Wreck”

Walk the Moon – “Shut Up and Dance”

Arctic Monkeys – “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?”

ARTIST TO WATCH

Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen”

Vance Joy – “Riptide”

George Ezra – “Budapest”

James Bay – “Hold Back The River”

FKA Twigs – “Pendulum”

BEST COLLABORATION

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood”

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk”

Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth – “See You Again”

Ariana Grande & The Weeknd – “Love Me Harder”

Jessie J + Ariana Grande + Nicki Minaj – “Bang Bang”

VIDEO WITH A SOCIAL MESSAGE

Jennifer Hudson – “I Still Love You”

Colbie Caillat – “Try”

Big Sean ft. Kanye West and John Legend – “One Man Can Change the World”

Rihanna – “American Oxygen”

Wale – “The White Shoes”

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES

BEST ART DIRECTION

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Charles Infante)

Snoop Dogg – “So Many Pros” (Jason Fijal)

Jack White – “Would You Fight For My Love” (Jeff Peterson)

The Chemical Brothers – “Go” (Michel Gondry)

Skrillex & Diplo – “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer)

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY

Beyoncé – “7/11″ (Beyoncé, Chris Grant, Additional choreography: Gabriel Valenciano)

OK Go – “I Won’t Let You Down” (OK Go, air:man and Mori Harano)

Chet Faker – “Gold” (Ryan Heffington)

Ed Sheeran – “Don’t” (Nappy Tabs)

Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Never Catch Me” (Keone and Mari Madrid)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Flying Lotus ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Never Catch Me” (Larkin Sieple)

Ed Sheeran – “Thinking Out Loud” (Daniel Pearl)

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Christopher Probst)

FKA Twigs – “Two Weeks” (Justin Brown)

Alt-J – “Left Hand Free” (Mike Simpson)

BEST DIRECTION

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Joseph Kahn)

Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk” (Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy)

Kendrick Lamar – “Alright” (Colin Tilley & The Little Homies)

Hozier – “Take Me To Church” (Brendan Canty and Conal Thomson of Feel Good Lost)

Childish Gambino – “Sober” (Hiro Murai)

BEST EDITING

Beyoncé – “7/11″ (Beyoncé, Ed Burke, Jonathan Wing)

Ed Sheeran – “Don’t” (Jacquelyn London)

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Chancler Haynes at Cosmo Street)

A$AP Rocky – “L$D” (Dexter Navy)

Skrillex & Diplo “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar – “Bad Blood” (Ingenuity Studios)

FKA Twigs – “Two Weeks” (Gloria FX, Tomash Kuzmytskyi, and Max Chyzhevskyy)

Childish Gambino – “Telegraph Ave.” (Gloria FX)

Skrillex & Diplo “Where Are U Now” with Justin Bieber (Brewer)

Tyler, The Creator – “F****** Young/Death Camp” (Gloria FX)

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Read the full list of nominations — including such classic MTV categories as “Best WTF Moment” and “Best Kiss” (Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort from The Fault in Our Stars must have it locked up, right?) — below.

Movie of the Year
-American Sniper
-The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
-Guardians of the Galaxy
-Gone Girl
-The Fault In Our Stars
-Boyhood
-Whiplash
-Selma

Best Female Performance
-Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
-Emma Stone, Birdman
-Shailene Woodley, The Fault In Our Stars
-Reese Witherspoon, Wild
-Scarlett Johansson, Lucy

Best Male Performance
-Bradley Cooper, American Sniper
-Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy
-Ansel Elgort, The Fault In Our Stars
-Miles Teller, Whiplash
-Channing Tatum, Foxcatcher

Best Scared-As-S**t Performance
-Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl
-Annabelle Wallis, Annabelle
-Jennifer Lopez, The Boy Next Door
-Dylan O’Brien, The Maze Runner
-Zach Gilford, The Purge: Anarchy

Breakthrough Performance
-Ansel Elgort, The Fault In Our Stars
-Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl
-David Oyelowo, Selma
-Dylan O’Brien, The Maze Runner
-Ellar Coltrane, Boyhood

Best Shirtless Performance
-Zac Efron, Neighbors
-Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy
-Channing Tatum, Foxcatcher
-Ansel Elgort, The Fault In Our Stars
-Kate Upton, The Other Woman

Best Duo
-Channing Tatum & Jonah Hill, 22 Jump Street
-Zac Efron & Dave Franco, Neighbors
-Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort, The Fault In Our Stars
-Bradley Cooper & Vin Diesel, Guardians of the Galaxy
-James Franco & Seth Rogen, The Interview

Best Fight
-Jonah Hill vs. Jillian Bell, 22 Jump Street
-Chris Evans vs. Sebastian Stan, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
-Dylan O’Brien vs. Will Poulter, The Maze Runner
-Seth Rogen vs. Zac Efron, Neighbors
-Edward Norton vs. Michael Keaton, Birdman

Best Kiss
-Ansel Elgort & Shailene Woodley, The Fault In Our Stars
-James Franco & Seth Rogen, The Interview
-Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone, The Amazing Spider-Man 2
-Scarlett Johansson & Chris Evans, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
-Rose Byrne & Halston Sage, Neighbors

Best WTF Moment
-Seth Rogen & Rose Byrne, Neighbors
-Jonah Hill, 22 Jump Street
-Jason Sudeikis & Charlie Day, Horrible Bosses 2
-Miles Teller, Whiplash
-Rosario Dawson & Anders Holm, Top Five

Best Villain
-Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl
-J.K. Simmons, Whiplash
-Jillian Bell, 22 Jump Street
-Meryl Streep, Into the Woods
-Peter Dinklage, X-Men: Days of Future Past

Best Musical Moment
-Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
-Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy
-Seth Rogen & Zac Efron, Neighbors
-Bill Hader & Kristen Wiig, The Skeleton Twins
-Miles Teller, Whiplash

Best Comedic Performance
-Channing Tatum, 22 Jump Street
-Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy
-Rose Byrne, Neighbors
-Chris Rock, Top Five
-Kevin Hart, The Wedding Ringer

Best On-Screen Transformation
-Eddie Redmayne, The Theory of Everything
-Elizabeth Banks, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
-Zoe Saldana, Guardians of the Galaxy
-Steve Carell, Foxcatcher
-Ellar Coltrane, Boyhood

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The Wolf of Wall Street and American Hustle lead movie Nominations.



MOVIE OF THE YEAR
"12 Years a Slave"
"American Hustle"
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
"The Wolf of Wall Street"

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
Amy Adams — "American Hustle"
Jennifer Aniston — "We're the Millers"
Sandra Bullock — "Gravity"
Jennifer Lawrence — "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
Lupita Nyong'o — "12 Years a Slave"

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
Bradley Cooper — "American Hustle"
Leonardo DiCaprio — "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Chiwetel Ejiofor — "12 Years a Slave"
Josh Hutcherson — "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
Matthew McConaughey — "Dallas Buyers Club"

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
Liam James — "The Way Way Back"
Michael B. Jordan — "Fruitvale Station"
Will Poulter— "We're the Millers"
Margot Robbie — "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Miles Teller — "The Spectacular Now"

BEST KISS
Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams — "American Hustle"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson — "Don Jon"
James Franco, Ashley Benson and Vanessa Hudgens — "Spring Breakers"
Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller — "The Spectacular Now"
Emma Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Will Poulter — "We're the Millers"

BEST FIGHT
"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" — Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and Steve Carell vs. James Marsden vs. Sacha Baron Cohen vs. Kanye West vs. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler vs. Jim Carrey and Marion Cotillard vs. Will Smith vs. Liam Neeson and John C. Reilly vs. Greg Kinnear
"Identity Thief" — Jason Bateman vs. Melissa McCarthy
"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" — Orlando Bloom and Evangeline Lilly vs. Orcs
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" — Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Sam Claflin vs. Mutant Monkeys
"This is the End" — Jonah Hill vs. James Franco and Seth Rogen

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
Kevin Hart — "Ride Along"
Jonah Hill — "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Johnny Knoxville — "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa"
Melissa McCarthy — "The Heat"
Jason Sudeikis — "We're the Millers"

BEST SCARED-AS-S**T PERFORMANCE
Rose Byrne — "Insidious: Chapter 2"
Jessica Chastain — "Mama"
Vera Farmiga — "The Conjuring"
Ethan Hawke — "The Purge"
Brad Pitt — "World War Z"

BEST ON-SCREEN DUO
Amy Adams and Christian Bale — "American Hustle"
Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto — "Dallas Buyers Club"
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker — "Fast & Furious 6"
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart — "Ride Along"
Jonah Hill and Leonardo DiCaprio — "The Wolf of Wall Street"

BEST SHIRTLESS PERFORMANCE
Jennifer Aniston — "We're the Millers"
Sam Claflin — "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
Leonardo DiCaprio — "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Zac Efron — "That Awkward Moment"
Chris Hemsworth — "Thor: The Dark World"

#WTF MOMENT
The RV Crash — "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues"
The Beauty Pageant — "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa"
Car Sex — "The Counselor"
The Lude Scene — "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Danny's New Pet — "This is the End"

BEST VILLAIN
Barkhad Abdi — "Captain Phillips"
Benedict Cumberbatch — "Star Trek into Darkness"
Michael Fassbender — "12 Years a Slave"
Mila Kunis — "Oz The Great and Powerful"
Donald Sutherland — "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"

BEST ON-SCREEN TRANSFORMATION
Christian Bale — "American Hustle"
Elizabeth Banks — "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire"
Orlando Bloom — "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
Jared Leto — "Dallas Buyers Club"
Matthew McConaughey — "Dallas Buyers Club"

BEST MUSICAL MOMENT
Backstreet Boys, Jay Baruchel, Seth Rogen and Craig Robinson Peform in Heaven — "This is the End"
Jennifer Lawrence Sings "Live & Let Die' — "American Hustle"
Leonardo DiCaprio Pops and Locks — "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Melissa McCarthy Sings "Barracuda" — "Identity Thief"
Will Poulter Sing "Waterfalls" — "We're the Millers"

BEST CAMEO PERFORMANCE
Robert De Niro — "American Hustle"
Amy Poehler and Tina Fey — "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues"
Kanye West — "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues"
Joan Rivers — "Iron Man 3"
Rihanna — "This is the End"

BEST HERO
Henry Cavill as Clark Kent — "Man of Steel"
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man — "Iron Man 3"
Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins — "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"
Chris Hemsworth as Thor — "Thor: The Dark World"
Channing Tatum as John Cale — "White House Down"



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LADY GAGA TO PERFORM AT THE 2013 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS LIVE FROM BROOKLYN AUGUST 25th 9:00PM ET/PT

Lady Gaga to Command the Stage as She Performs the First Single from Her Highly Anticipated New Album ARTPOP Live for the First Time Ever. MTV, MTV News’ Sway and fans announced today from the Brooklyn Promenade via its various social media platforms that megastar, singer-songwriter Lady Gaga will perform the new single from her highly anticipated upcoming fourth studio album, ARTPOP, for the first time ever LIVE on the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” stage from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on August 25 at 9:00pm ET/PT. Additional 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” performers will be announced at a later date. From her powerful and bloody rendition of “Paparazzi” to the gender bending, adrenaline fueled version of “You and I,” Lady Gaga is the mastermind behind some of the most memorable VMA performances in recent years. This year, she’ll continue that legacy with what’s sure to be an unforgettable performance of the first single to be officially released from her fourth full length album, ARTPOP, on August 19th. As one of the most talked about and innovative artists of this generation, Lady Gaga has left an indelible mark on the “MTV Video Music Awards” by winning an astounding 13 Moonmen since 2009, including “Best New Artist,” “Video of the Year” for “Bad Romance” as well as “Best Video with a Message” for “Born This Way.” In celebration of the forthcoming performance, MTV Hits, MTV's 24-hour music channel, will feature an hour block of Lady Gaga videos and performances from 3-4pm ET/PT. Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead this year’s VMA pack with six overall nominations each. Timberlake’s nominations include “Video of the Year,” “Best Male Video,” “Best Pop Video” and “Best Editing” for “Mirrors,” while his “Suit & Tie” featuring JAY Z, scored nods for “Best Collaboration,” and “Best Direction.” Previously, Timberlake has taken home seven “Video Music Awards,” including “Best Pop Video” for “Cry Me a River.” Fresh off their show stopping performances at the “MTV Movie Awards” and “mtvU Woodie Awards,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis score their first-ever “Video Music Award” nominations with six nods (tying Justin Timberlake in total nominations) including “Video of the Year” for their smash hit “Thrift Shop,” “Best Hip Hop Video,” “Best Cinematography,” “Best Direction,” and “Best Editing” for “Can’t Hold Us featuring Ray Dalton,” while “Same Love” received a nod for "Best Video with a Social Message." Bruno Mars continues his hugely successful year by garnering four nominations including “Video of the Year,” “Best Pop Video,” and “Best Male Video” for “Locked Out of Heaven,” and “Best Choreography” for the smooth summer groove, “Treasure.” P!nk, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus and Thirty Seconds to Mars are each up for three Video Music Awards. P!nk’s powerful “Just Give Me A Reason” featuring Nate Ruess garnered multiple nominations for “Best Female Video,” “Best Collaboration” and “Best Editing.” Robin Thicke’s sexy video for “Blurred Lines” feat T.I. and Pharrell received VMA nods for “Video of the Year,” “Best Male Video” and “Best Collaboration.” Miley Cyrus’ millennial anthem “We Can’t Stop” is up for “Best Female Video,” “Best Pop Video” and “Best Editing” while Thirty Seconds To Mars’ “Up In The Air” received nominations for “Best Rock Video,” “Best Art Direction” and “Best Cinematography.” Other notable nominees receiving multiple 2013 Video Music Award nods range from the worlds of Pop, Hip-Hop, EDM, R&B and Rock and include previously nominated artists such as Taylor Swift, Drake, fun., Calvin Harris, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as well as first-time VMA nominees Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd and Capital Cities. Winners will take home a special-edition Moonman, re-imagined by world-renowned, Brooklyn-based artist KAWS created exclusively for this year’s show. To build anticipation for the show, MTV launched a successful cross platform social campaign, #RoadToTheVMAs, which features the Moonman in a myriad of iconic locations throughout Brooklyn and NYC. Thus far, the campaign has garnered more than 45 million social media impressions to date including over half a million likes on Instagram, 30.4 million impressions on Twitter, 13.5 million impressions on Facebook and 1 million impressions on Tumblr. MTV continued its creative use of social media by rolling out the 2013 VMA nominations as a series of imaginative stop motion videos created by 23-year old artist, Khoa, on the @MTV Instagram and Vine accounts. For additional information on Lady Gaga or any VMA nominated artist, including music, videos, interviews, and news, visit MTV’s Artist Platform (Artists.MTV.com) a music discovery site that powers MTV/CMT/VH1’s network of 60 million passionate music fans online and 100M homes on-air. For updates, to see photos or for additional information on this year’s show, please head to VMA.MTV.com or http://www.mtvpress.com and f,ollow @mtv on Instagram or Twitter. Official sponsors of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards adidas Originals, COVERGIRL, Kia Motors, Pepsi®, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, and Windows Phone. “MTV Video Music Awards” Since the first “MTV Video Music Awards” aired in 1984, the VMAs instantly earned its reputation for delivering the most popular bands and artists to create the loudest, most influential and at times, the most controversial, annual live celebration of music in the world. No other award show has been responsible for creating more memorable or bigger musical moments in pop culture history than the MTV Video Music Awards. From Madonna, Michael Jackson, Guns N’ Roses and Nirvana to Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Kanye West, an appearance on the VMA stage can forever change the trajectory of an artist’s career in one single night. The 2012 “MTV Video Music Awards,” broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, was the #1 telecast across all TV for the night of September 6, 2012 in P12-34, scoring a 5.3 P12-34 rating with 6.1 million total viewers. Across the Viacom networks (MTV, VH1, MTV2 and Logo) the simulcast of the premiere averaged 8.0 million total viewers. Encore presentations of the 2012 show on MTV earned a 2.4 P12-34 rating at 10:00 p.m., and a 1.2 P12-34 rating at 12:00 a.m., for a total rating of 8.9 for the evening. At the time, the telecast was also the #1 social TV event of the year according to Trendrr. With more than 19 million mentions, the 2012 VMAs more than tripled the full-day social-media response of 2012’s record breaking telecast. In addition, MTV drove more online streams on this date than any other VMA show ever, and generated nearly a whopping 200 topics trended throughout the night, both in the U.S. and worldwide. The 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than a half-billion households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. The 2012 VMAs was one of MTV’s top performers in key markets across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Amy Doyle, Garrett English and Dave Sirulnick are Executive Producers. Joanna Bomberg, Jen Jones and Lee Lodge are Co-Executive Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.

Kanye West To Perform At MTV Video Music Awards 2013

Kanye West is performing at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards on August 25th, which will be his seventh VMAs gig, tying him with Madonna for the most all time In celebration of the announcement, MTV will be playing an hour-long block of West's videos and performances on MTV Hits and MTV Jams from 4-5pm ET/PT. The only other confirmed 2013 VMAs performer is Lady Gaga, who will be debuting her first single, "Applause," off her upcoming album ARTPOP. MTV will be making additional announcements about VMAs presenters and performers in the coming weeks. The ceremony will be shown in the UK on Monday 26th August

MTV announced today via its various social media platforms that megastar Kanye West is set to perform on the "2013 MTV Video Music Awards” stage LIVE from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on August 25 at 9:00pm ET/PT. Following his performance of "BLKKK SKKKN HEAD," Kanye will triumphantly enter the history books by tying Madonna as the artist with the most VMA performances. Both artists have notched performances at seven separate VMAs. In celebration of the forthcoming performance and feat, MTV Jams, MTV’s 24-hour hip-hop music channel and MTV Hits, MTV's 24-hour music channel, will feature an hour block of Kanye West videos and performances from 4-5pm ET/PT. On Wednesday morning, MTV's AMTV will feature playlist of Kayne videos and performances. The announcement was made today from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and shared across MTV's social channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Vine. As a three-time VMA award winner, Kanye West has delivered some of the most visually stunning and memorable performances to date including the first look at Watch The Throne - which would become the highest grossing tour in hip-hop history - “Otis” with JAY Z in 2011; the innovative, theatrical staging and visuals of “Runaway” in 2010; his performance debut with auto-tune on “Love Lockdown” in 2008, a sound that would influence and dominate the charts for years to come; the hugely-influential, Daft Punk-sampling “Stronger” and “Good Life” with T-Pain in 2007; the mega-hit “Gold Digger” featuring Jamie Foxx in 2005, and his VMA debut performance with a medley of “Jesus Walks/All Falls Down/Through The Wire” featuring Chaka Khan in 2004. With this forthcoming performance, he will tie Madonna as the artist with the most VMA performances with performances at seven separate VMA ceremonies. West joins previously announced VMA performer Lady Gaga, who will perform the new single from her highly anticipated upcoming fourth studio album, ARTPOP. Additional 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” performers will be announced at a later date. Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead this year’s VMA pack with six overall nominations each. Timberlake’s nominations include “Video of the Year,” “Best Male Video,” “Best Pop Video” and “Best Editing” for “Mirrors,” while his “Suit & Tie” featuring JAY Z, scored nods for “Best Collaboration,” and “Best Direction.” Previously, Timberlake has taken home seven “Video Music Awards,” including “Best Pop Video” for “Cry Me a River.” Fresh off their show stopping performances at the “MTV Movie Awards” and “mtvU Woodie Awards,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis score their first-ever “Video Music Award” nominations with six nods (tying Justin Timberlake in total nominations) including “Video of the Year” for their smash hit “Thrift Shop,” “Best Hip Hop Video,” “Best Cinematography,” “Best Direction,” and “Best Editing” for “Can’t Hold Us featuring Ray Dalton,” while “Same Love” received a nod for "Best Video with a Social Message." Bruno Mars continues his hugely successful year by garnering four nominations including “Video of the Year,” “Best Pop Video,” and “Best Male Video” for “Locked Out of Heaven,” and “Best Choreography” for the smooth summer groove, “Treasure.” P!nk, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus and Thirty Seconds to Mars are each up for three Video Music Awards. P!nk’s powerful “Just Give Me A Reason” featuring Nate Ruess garnered multiple nominations for “Best Female Video,” “Best Collaboration” and “Best Editing.” Robin Thicke’s sexy video for “Blurred Lines” feat T.I. and Pharrell received VMA nods for “Video of the Year,” “Best Male Video” and “Best Collaboration.” Miley Cyrus’ millennial anthem “We Can’t Stop” is up for “Best Female Video,” “Best Pop Video” and “Best Editing” while Thirty Seconds To Mars’ “Up In The Air” received nominations for “Best Rock Video,” “Best Art Direction” and “Best Cinematography.” Other notable nominees receiving multiple 2013 Video Music Award nods range from the worlds of Pop, Hip-Hop, EDM, R&B and Rock and include previously nominated artists such as Taylor Swift, Drake,fun., Calvin Harris, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as well as first-time VMA nominees Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd and Capital Cities. Winners will take home a special-edition Moonman, re-imagined by world-renowned, Brooklyn-based artist KAWS created exclusively for this year’s show. To build anticipation for the show, MTV launched a successful cross platform social campaign, #RoadToTheVMAs, which features the Moonman in a myriad of iconic locations throughout Brooklyn and NYC. Thus far, the campaign has garnered more than 53 million social media impressions to date including over half a million likes on Instagram, 37.5 million impressions on Twitter, 14.4 million impressions on Facebook and over 1 million impressions on Tumblr. MTV continued its creative use of social media by rolling out the 2013 VMA nominations as a series of imaginative stop motion videos created by 23-year old artist, Khoa, on the @MTV Instagram and Vine accounts. For additional information on Kanye West, Lady Gaga or any VMA nominated artist, including music, videos, interviews, and news, visit MTV’s Artist Platform (Artists.MTV.com) a music discovery site that powers MTV/CMT/VH1’s network of 60 million passionate music fans online and 100M homes on-air. For updates, to see photos or for additional information on this year’s show, please head to VMA.MTV.com or www.mtvpress.com, and follow @mtv on Instagram or Twitter. Official sponsors of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards adidas Originals, COVERGIRL, Kia Motors, ORBIT® GUM, Pepsi®, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, and Windows Phone. “MTV Video Music Awards” Since the first “MTV Video Music Awards” aired in 1984, the VMAs instantly earned its reputation for delivering the most popular bands and artists to create the loudest, most influential and at times, the most controversial, annual live celebration of music in the world. No other award show has been responsible for creating more memorable or bigger musical moments in pop culture history than the MTV Video Music Awards. From Madonna, Michael Jackson, Guns N’ Roses and Nirvana to Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Kanye West, an appearance on the VMA stage can forever change the trajectory of an artist’s career in one single night. The 2012 “MTV Video Music Awards,” broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, was the #1 telecast across all TV for the night of September 6, 2012 in P12-34, scoring a 5.3 P12-34 rating with 6.1 million total viewers. Across the Viacom networks (MTV, VH1, MTV2 and Logo) the simulcast of the premiere averaged 8.0 million total viewers. Encore presentations of the 2012 show on MTV earned a 2.4 P12-34 rating at 10:00 p.m., and a 1.2 P12-34 rating at 12:00 a.m., for a total rating of 8.9 for the evening. At the time, the telecast was also the #1 social TV event of the year according to Trendrr. With more than 19 million mentions, the 2012 VMAs more than tripled the full-day social-media response of 2012’s record breaking telecast. In addition, MTV drove more online streams on this date than any other VMA show ever, and generated nearly a whopping 200 topics trended throughout the night, both in the U.S. and worldwide. The 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than a half-billion households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. The 2012 VMAs was one of MTV’s top performers in key markets across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Amy Doyle, Garrett English and Dave Sirulnick are Executive Producers. Joanna Bomberg, Jen Jones and Lee Lodge are Co-Executive Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive. About MTV MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV’s sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. 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MTV TO HELP “RESTORE THE SHORE” WITH ON AIR, ONLINE AND MOBILE FUNDRAISING SPECIAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Partnering With Non-Profit Architecture for Humanity, MTV Will Air the One Hour Special Featuring Members of the “Jersey Shore” Cast As Well As Other Special Guests

As part of the effort to help rebuild and restore the Jersey Shore – which was devastated, along with many other coastal areas, by Hurricane Sandy last week - MTV (a division of Viacom Inc., NASDAQ: VIAB) today announced it will produce a one hour fundraising special called “Restore the Shore.” The special will encourage people nationwide to contribute to the rebuilding of Seaside Heights, the heart of the Jersey Shore and home to one of MTV’s most popular shows, “Jersey Shore.”

The special will run LIVE from MTV’s Times Square Studio on Thursday, November 15th at 11pm ET, tape delayed PT on air, online and on mobile and will feature the cast of the “Jersey Shore” along with other special guest appearances to be announced. For this fundraising effort, MTV is partnering with Architecture for Humanity, an internationally recognized non-profit organization that provides design and construction services to communities in need. The organization will create a “Restore the Shore” fund to collect donations that will be principally directed toward the rebuilding of the famed Seaside Heights boardwalk, as well as supporting the re-building efforts of businesses and residents in the community that were so tragically affected by this historic storm. Architecture for Humanity has been helping communities rebuild after natural disasters for more than a decade, including major efforts in Biloxi and New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010. Viewers will be provided with easy-to-use online and mobile giving tools, so people can donate during and well after the MTV special runs on November 15th. Additional details will be announced shortly. http://mtvvideomusicaward.blogspot.com

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MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Rihanna, Taylor Swift Lead Nominations


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The “2012 VMA” award winners:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
Rihanna f/ Calvin Harris
Title: “We Found Love”

BEST NEW ARTIST
One Direction
Title: “What Makes You Beautiful”

BEST MALE VIDEO
Chris Brown
Title: “Turn Up the Music”

BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Nicki Minaj
Title: “Starships”

BEST HIP HOP VIDEO
Drake featuring Lil Wayne
Title: “HYFR”

BEST POP VIDEO
One Direction
Title: “What Makes You Beautiful”

BEST ROCK VIDEO
Coldplay
Title: “Paradise”

BEST ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC VIDEO
Calvin Harris
Title: “Feel So Close”

BEST VIDEO WITH A MESSAGE
Demi Lovato
Title: “Skyscraper”

MOST SHARE-WORTHY VIDEO (Presented by Bing)
One Direction
Title: “What Makes You Beautiful”

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORIES:

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Chris Brown
Title: “Turn Up the Music”
Choreography by Anwar “Flii” Burton

BEST EDITING
Beyonce
Title: “Countdown”
Editing by Alexander Hammer & Jeremiah Shuff

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Skrillex
Title: “First of the Year (Equinox)”
Visual Effects by Deka Bros & Tony T. Datis

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
M.I.A.
Title: “Bad Girls”
Cinematography by André Chemetoff

BEST ART DIRECTION
Katy Perry
Title: “Wide Awake”
Art-Direction by Benji Bamps

BEST DIRECTION
M.I.A.
Title: “Bad Girls”

MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Rihanna, Taylor Swift lead the pack for Nominations

The awards ceremony will be held in Frankfurt's Festhalle on November 11. Many of the awards can be voted for by fans online.

It's on! Voting is open for the 2012 MTV EMA, so make your clicks heard! Vote for your favourite nominees from now through 9 November. Find out who you and your fellow fans have selected as winners when the EMA air on 11th November! http://uk.mtvema.com/vote

The nominations:

Best Song

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – We Found Love

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know

Pitbull feat. Chris Brown – International Love

fun. feat. Janelle Monáe – We Are Young

Best New Act

Rita Ora

fun.

One Direction

Lana Del Rey

Carly Rae Jepsen

Best Female

Rihanna

Katy Perry

Pink

Taylor Swift

Nicki Minaj

Best Male

Justin Bieber

Kanye West

Flo Rida

Pitbull

Jay Z

Best Pop

Justin Bieber

No Doubt

Katy Perry

Taylor Swift

Rihanna

Best Live

Taylor Swift

Lady Gaga

Jay-Z and Kanye West (The Throne)

Green Day

Muse

Best Hip-Hop

Jay-Z and Kanye West (The Throne)

Nas

Rick Ross

Drake

Nicki Minaj

Best Rock

Linkin Park

Green Day

Muse

The Killers

Coldplay

Best Electronic

David Guetta

Swedish House Mafia

Avicii

Skrillex

Calvin Harris

Best Alternative

Jack White

The Black Keys

Arctic Monkeys

Florence + the Machine

Lana Del Rey

Best Video

M.I.A. – Bad Girls

Lady Gaga – Marry The Night

Katy Perry – Wide Awake

Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – We Found Love

PSY – Gangnam Style

Best Look

Nicki Minaj

Rihanna

Jack White

Taylor Swift

A$AP Rocky

Biggest Fans

Justin Bieber

One Direction

Lady Gaga

Rihanna

Katy Perry

Best World Stage

Arcade Fire

Arctic Monkeys

B. o. B

Evanescence

Flo Rida

Jason Derulo

Joe Jonas

Justin Bieber

Kasabian

Ke$ha

LMFAO

Maroon 5

Nelly Furtado

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Sean Paul

Snoop Dogg

Snow Patrol

Taylor Swift

Best Push

Foster the People (November 2011)

Lana Del Rey (December 2011)

Mac Miller (January 2012)

Michael Kiwanuka (February 2012)

Gotye (March 2012)

Rebecca Ferguson (April 2012)

fun. (May 2012)

Rita Ora (June 2012)

Conor Maynard (July 2012)

Of Monsters and Men (August 2012)

Carly Rae Jepsen (September 2012)

Best UK & Ireland Act

Conor Maynard

Rita Ora

One Direction

Jessie J

Ed Sheeran


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Comedian Kevin Hart to host MTV Video Music Awards 2012

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Kevin Hart to host VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

Kevin Hart isn’t just the host of next month’s MTV Video Music Awards, he’s also part of Hollywood’s hottest new couple.

The comedian stars alongside Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in a video posted Wednesday on MTV’s website. Hart tells the pair he’s hosting the VMA show and that paparazzi are trying to get a look at ‘‘the new ‘it’ couple,’’ even though they would actually be a trio. He says, ‘‘I'm talking about Kev-Ye-Kim.’’

The video shows a casually clad Kardashian and West, who is up for two Video Music Awards, lounging on the end of a bed. When West asks what Hart means, he offers other possible couple nicknames, including ‘‘Ye-Kev-Kim’’ and ‘‘Ye-Kim-Kev.’’

The MTV Video Music Awards will be presented Sept. 6th at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

MTV Video Music Awards 2012 To Take Over Staples Center

Show air's live from LA Sept. 6th, at 8 pm ET/PT


MTV Video Music Awards are moving to the home of the Lakers: Staples Center in Los Angeles

Thursday, September 6th, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the 2012 VMAs will take over Staples for the first time. The epicenter of the L.A. sports and entertainment universe is just the latest iconic venue the VMAs have called home, joining a list that includes New York's Radio City Music Hall, the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and American Airlines Arena in Miami.

It's fitting the 2012 VMAs are moving to Staples; after all, they'll need a big house to match the big-time impact of last year's show, which scored MTV's biggest audience in the network's history with a record-breaking 12.4 million viewers and were also the most tweeted-about awards show ever.

But before you get too excited for the VMAs, don't forget the 2012 MTV Movie Awards, airing live Sunday, June 3, from Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. Russell Brand — a two-time VMA host — has been tapped to helm this year's Movie Awards.


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The “2012 MTV Video Music Awards,” broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, the show was a night of musical firsts with the debut TV performances of new songs by Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, P!nk, Green Day and more. First-time host Kevin Hart set the lively tone for the evening the moment he emerged with his own unique security detail, while One Direction, Frank Ocean, 2 Chainz and Calvin Harris marked their first-ever VMA performances.

Rihanna, who took home the biggest prize of the night, “Video of the Year,” for “We Found Love,” opened the show with a sultry performance of “Cockiness (Love It)” featuring A$AP Rocky.” She then turned the arena into a huge dance party, performing her VMA award-winning song, “We Found Love,” with mega-hit producer and “2012 VMA house D.J.” Calvin Harris, who won a VMA of his own for “Best Electronic Dance Music Video.”

Chris Brown won two VMA Moonmen for “Best Male Video” and “Best Choreography” for “Turn up the Music.” Tying Brown with two wins for the night was M.I.A., who took home “Best Direction” and “Best Cinematography” for “Bad Girls.” The Young Money crew also had a night of successes, as Nicki Minaj won “Best Female Video,” and Drake featuring Lil Wayne scored “Best Hip Hop Video.” Coldplay garnered “Best Rock Video,” and VMA pre-show performer Demi Lovato took home “Best Video with a Message.”

A gravity-defying P!nk got the party started from a flying trapeze, performing her chart-topping hit “Blow Me (One Last Kiss).” Rising R&B singer-songwriter Frank Ocean took the stage for an intimate performance of his single “Thinking Of You,” off his debut album. Accompanied only by a guitarist, it was an enchanting performance by the VMA newcomer.

U.K. sensation One Direction, took home three Moonmen for “Best New Artist,” voted on live throughout the show, “Best Pop Video,” and first-time VMA fan voted social media category, “Most Share-Worthy Video” presented by Bing, ascended from beneath the stage to a throng of screaming fans, and performed their hit single “One Thing” on a platform high above the audience.

Hip-hop rising star 2 Chainz took to the VMA stage for the first time ever, and together with Lil Wayne, ignited the audience with a performance of “Yuck,” followed by Lil Wayne’s new single “No Worries,” from his highly anticipated mix tape, “D4.” In a pulsating performance from the center of a writhing human mosh pit, Green Day rocked out to their new song “Let Yourself Go.”

Alicia Keys’ electrifying performance of new single “Girl on Fire” featured a surprise appearance by Nicki Minaj, and was accompanied by U.S. Olympian Gabby Douglas, who performed her gold medal-winning moves on stage.

Taylor Swift closed out the epic evening with a fun performance of her new smash single, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" that brought the entire crowd to their feet. Starting the song in a recording booth, Swift was soon draped by a team of backup dancers as they paraded down the stage with a shower of flower petals raining on the wall of hi-def screens behind them. Swift then crowd dived into the crowd at STAPLES Center amid a sea of confetti.

Presenters at the“2012 MTV Video Music Awards” included Katy Perry, Emma Watson, Mac Miller, the “Fierce Five” 2012 Gold Medal-winning U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics Team, The Wanted, Wiz Khalifa, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, 2 Chainz, Ke$ha, Tyler, the Creator, Rita Ora, Dwight Howard, Rebel Wilson, Zoe Saldana and worldwide Korean hip-hop viral sensation Psy.

VMA night kicked off with social activity booming beginning with with the “Jersey Shore GTL Special” with over 5.2 million tweets and more than 175 trending topics in the US and worldwide. #VMA2012 has persistently been trending as the #1 organic topic since the beginning of the show. @mtv's most popular tweet was announcing One Direction's win for Most Share-Worthy Video.

Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj Set To Perform At 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj Set To Perform At 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

VMAs: World's First Double-Decker Red Carpet Will Make You Say 'Whoa! 

Designer of first-of-its-kind two-story pre-show carpet wants you to say, 'whoa!' when you see it on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET/PT; main show goes live at 8 p.m.

When the stars arrive for the pre-show — which hits the air at 7 p.m. ET/PT following the "Jersey Shore" special "Gym, Tan, Look Back" at 6 p.m. — they will have 300 feet of red carpet to traverse before they can make their way into Staples. "It's a good hike from where they get dropped off," he said.

Construction has been going on for nearly a month, with two cranes employed to lift the top sections into place. With crews still working on last minute details on Tuesday (September 4), Morong assured MTV News that the solid-looking structure will definitely be able to handle the throng of celebrities, reporters and photographers that will descend on it in just two days.

Rihanna will open the show, hooking up with A$AP Rocky on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Confirmed presenters include the Wanted, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, Ke$ha, Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and the "Fierce Five," the 2012 gold medal-winning U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team. Korean rapper and "Gangnam Style" YouTube sensation Psy, who was just signed to Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun's record label will also be in the house.

The first-ever VMAs at Staples Center (which air at 8 p.m. ET/PT, with a pre-show at 7 p.m.) will also feature previously announced performances from One Direction, Taylor Swift, Pink, Green Day and Frank Ocean.

The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards are set to go live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.don't miss our "Jersey Shore" special "Gym, Tan, Look Back"at 6 p.m. and our pre-show with Demi Lovato at 7 p.m.!

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MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2012: TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM

TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM NEW SONG

TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM HER NEW SONG FROM UPCOMING FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM RED FOR THE FIRST TIME LIVE AT THE “MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2012” http://bmmoejackson2.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/taylor-swift-09140901.jpg%3Fw%3D620

Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and the 2012 Gold Medal-winning U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team First Confirmed Presenters Set to Appear LIVE September 6 at 8:00p.m. ET/PT

singer-songwriter and six-time Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift will perform a new song from her upcoming fourth studio album Red for the first time at the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards" LIVE from the STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6 on MTV at 8:00pm ET/PT. In the third VMA performance of her career, the

The “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than 600 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. Ratings for the 2011 VMAs were up +30% YOY internationally, and the show was one of MTV’s top performers in key markets across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia.

TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM NEW SONG

Nicki Minaj Calls Waka Flocka: 'My Brother

'Whatever he needs me to do, it gets done,' Minaj tells MTV News of working with the ATL rapper on 'Get Low.'

Even before she was part of the YMCMB camp, Nicki Minaj had a close friendship with Waka Flocka. The two recently linked up on Waka's single "Get Low", from his Triple F Life album. Nicki joined Waka and Tyga on set to shoot the song's video, where she told MTV News that things between her and Waka are still golden.

Nicki Minaj was managed by Waka's Mom, Debra Antney, and when they parted ways; Despite some of the fallout from that separation, Nicki brushes it off now, confirming that it hasn't affected her relationship with Waka.

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RIHANNA SET TO ELECTRIFY THE “2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

RIHANNA SET TO ELECTRIFY THE “2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS”

GROUNDBREAKING YOUNG STAR FRANK OCEAN TAKES THE STAGE FOR HIS DEBUT VMA PERFORMANCE


The Wanted, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, 2 Chainz and Ke$ha Added To Line-Up of VMA Presenters

MTV announced international sensation and five-time 2012 VMA nominee, Rihanna will heat up the “MTV Video Music Awards” stage with a performance like never before, LIVE from STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6th at 8:00pm ET/PT. 

Innovative “Best New Artist” nominee, Frank Ocean, makes his VMA debut to deliver the kind of performance that has made him one of the most buzzed about artists of the year. Additionally, The Wanted, Andy Samberg, Rashida Jones, 2 Chainz and Ke$ha have been added to the power player list of star VMA presenters which includes Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller and the “Fierce Five,” the U.S. Women’s Olympics Gymnastics Team that won the team gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” will also feature previously announced performers Taylor Swift, Green Day, P!nk, Alicia Keys and One Direction.

Since the first MTV “Video Music Awards” aired in 1984, the VMAs instantly earned its reputation for delivering the most popular bands and artists to create the loudest, most influential and at times, the most contr

oversial, annual live celebration of music in the world. No other award show has been responsible for creating more memorable or bigger musical moments in pop culture history than the MTV “Video Music Awards.” From Madonna, Michael Jackson, Guns N’ Roses, Eminem and Nirvana to Britney Spears, Kanye West, Beyoncé, Florence and the Machine and Taylor Swift, an appearance on the VMA stage can forever change the trajectory of an artist’s career in a single night.

The “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching more than 600 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world.  Ratings for the 2011 VM

As were up +30% YOY internationally, and the show was one of MTV’s top performers in key markets across Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards.” Amy Doyle, Garrett English and Dave Sirulnick are Executive Producers. Joanna Bomberg, Jen Jones and Lee Lodge are Co-Executive Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.

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Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool to Introduce New Music Video and Stay On for 30-Minute Interview during “MTV FIRST: GREEN DAY”

MTV and multi-platinum selling and Grammy® Award-winning group Green Day today announced a global partnership to debut new music from the first installment of the band’s upcoming studio album trilogy, Green Day ¡Uno!, kicking off with the exclusive worldwide premiere of the new music video “Oh Love” across MTV’s platforms in over 150 territories tonight, and the first televised performance of new music from the album during the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” on Thursday, September 6th on MTV at 8:00pm ET/PT.

Taking the “2012 MTV Video Music Awards” stage for the fifth time, Green Day joins previously announced performers Alicia Keys, who will premiere a brand new song from her upcoming album, and the British boy band phenoms, One Direction, who are first-time VMA performers and nominees, and P!nk, who will debut a new song from her upcoming sixth studio album with another memorable performance.

Green Day recently completed the recording of three albums – a trilogy entitled Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, Green Day ¡Tre! – that will be released by Reprise Records on Tuesday, September 25; Tuesday, November 13 and Tuesday, January 13, 2013 respectively. The albums are the follow-up to the Grammy® Award-winning 21st Century Breakdown, and are being produced by the band’s long-time producer Rob Cavallo. Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, Green Day ¡Tre! was recorded in their hometown of Oakland, CA. http://mtvvideomusicaward.blogspot.com


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MTV ANNOUNCES KEY PREMIERE DATES AND SERIES RENEWALS AT SUMMER TCA PRESENTATION AND RELEASES ALL-NEW SCENE SNEAK OF “THE INBETWEENERS” PREMIERING MONDAY, AUG. 20th 10:30 P.M. ET/PT


Highly Anticipated Debut of “Jersey Shore” Season Six Set for Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 p.m.
Premiere of New Scripted Comedic Drama “Underemployed” on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:00 p.m.
New Docu-Series “Catfish: The TV Show” Debuts on Monday, November 12 at 10:00 p.m.

Followed by the Return of “World of Jenks” at 11:00 p.m. Snooki & JWOWW” and “Money From Strangers” Renewed for Second Seasons

MTV also unveiled an all-new clip from the upcoming comedy “The Inbetweeners,” set to debut on Monday, August 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, check it out HERE.

MTV has been a beacon for each young generation throughout its history, and this Millennial generation is no different. Our distinctive blend of reality and scripted shows gives voice to the excitement and possibilities that frame their everyday lives,” said Janollari. “We strive to reflect their hopes, dreams and struggles, with a mix of humor, authentic voices and engaging stories that you can’t find anywhere else on TV.”

"Whether it’s the outrageous and ever-evolving characters on 'Jersey Shore,’ the comedic antics of 'Snooki & JWoww,' or the emotional and surprising relationship revelations on our new series 'Catfish,' we strive to provide our audience with a diverse slate of innovative programming that provokes and entertains in unexpected ways,” added Chris Linn, EVP of Programming and Head of Production, MTV.

MTV claims six of the top fifteen cable series this year among P12-34, tripling the amount of its nearest competitor. Reality series are incredibly strong, with the network boasting five of the top ten cable reality series so far this year, with "Jersey Shore" ruling at #1, followed by "Teen Mom 2," "Teen Mom," "Snooki & JWOWW," and "The Challenge." On the scripted front, "Teen Wolf" and "Awkward" rank among the top ten scripted series across cable.

Jersdays” are back with the premiere of season six of “Jersey Shore” on Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The new scripted comedic drama series “Underemployed” from Emmy-nominated creator Craig Wright will debut on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. New docu-series “Catfish: The TV Show,” based on the critically-acclaimed Sundance film, will premiere on Monday, November 12 at 10:00 p.m., followed by the return of “World of Jenks” at 11:00 p.m., featuring Andrew Jenks, the documentarian of his generation.

In addition, the network announced season two pick-ups for TV’s zaniest BFF’s, “Snooki and JWOWW,” who will continue to try to live their lives to the fullest while balancing adulthood and the unexpected surprise of parenthood, as well as “Money From Strangers,” which features host Jeff Dye, bringing even more hidden camera hijinks and comedy back for a second season.

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Lollapalooza lineup shuffled due to big storm


A powerful thunderstorm rumbled into downtown Chicago on Saturday, forcing organizers to suspend the Lollapalooza music festival for more than two hours while the tens of thousands of concertgoers took shelter in parking garages.


The festivities were halted at 3:30 p.m. after the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning because of a line of storms that was barreling down on the city from the west.


Organizers said it was unfortunate, but that safety was paramount. The estimated 100,000 concertgoers took the evacuation order in stride, for the most part, and calmly left Grant Park for nearby underground garages that were designated evacuation centers for the sold-out three-day event, which ends Sunday.

Crowds were allowed back into the venue after the worst of the storm had passed and police and concert organizers had inspected the park for any damage. It was only last summer that storm-driven wind gusts knocked down heavy stage rigging at the state fair in neighboring Indiana, killing seven people and injuring dozens of others.

Organizers posted a reshuffled Saturday lineup that added a half-hour to the night's events, which were scheduled to culminate with the Red Hot Chili Peppers performing on the main stage.


Winners of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards:

Movie of the Year

"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1"

Best Male Performance

Josh Hutcherson, "The Hunger Games"

Best Female Performance

Jennifer Lawrence, "The Hunger Games"

Breakthrough Performance

Shailene Woodley, "The Descendants"

Best Cast

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"

Best On-Screen Transformation

Elizabeth Banks, "The Hunger Games"

Best Fight

Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson vs. Alexander Ludwig, "The Hunger Games"

Best Kiss

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1"

Best Hero

Harry Potter

Best On-Screen Dirtbag

Jennifer Aniston, "Horrible Bosses"

Best Music

"Party Rock Anthem," LMFAO, "21 Jump Street"

Generation Award

Johnny Depp

Trailblazer Award

Emma Stone

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Whiz Khalif To Perform At 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Preview

Yo, Taylor Gang: Clear your schedules for Sunday, June 3rd, Wiz Khalifa is set to hit the stage as a performer at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. Wiz will be performing his song "Work Hard, Play Hard," the debut single from his upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C. Big deal status, y'all.

Also on hand for the Movie Awards: Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, and Mila Kunis as presenters, and Russell Brand


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Video Music Awards score biggest audience ever for MTV with more than 12 million viewers


Between Beyonce’s baby bump and Lady Gaga dressed in drag, the Video Music Awards brought MTV its biggest audience in MTV's history


Lady Gaga appeared in drag, and the late British singer Amy Winehouse was remembered in a moving tribute.

MTV, owned by Viacom, said that a record-breaking 12.4 million people viewed Sunday's live performance and awards Broadcast from Los Angeles. MTV said that 8.5 million of those watching Sunday's show were 12-34 year-olds, making it the most watched telecast of all time in that age group.

Last year's MTV Video Music Awards, where Lady Gaga appeared in a dress made of raw meat~drew 11.4 million viewers ~the biggest audience since 2002.

Katy Perry and Adele were the biggest winners, taking home three awards each, but it was Beyonce who was the story of the night. Beyonce stole everyone's thunder by revealing she was pregnant, said Billboard. Entertainment Weekly said the singer's baby bump was the "one defining moment" of the evening.

Other reviewers and online fans highlighted the salute by Bruno Mars, Tony Bennett and Russell Brand to Winehouse, 27, who died of still to be determined causes in London in July, and a simple, effects-free performance by Britain's Adele.

Chris Brown's "career rehab" performance was also a strong moment~The Los Angeles Times.

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Beyonce's Baby Revelation Breaks Tweet Record

MTV’s 2011 Video Music Awards (VMAs) were a huge hit on TV and online. Beyonce’s baby reveal at 10:35 p.m. ET gave Twitter a record bump of 8,868 tweets per second, According to Twitter’s global PR team.

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MTV Video Music Awards Live Sunday Aug 28th @ 9/8C on MTV


Lady Gaga Strips Off Her Bra In VMA Promo Video

LADY GAGA STRIPS OFF BRA IN HER 2011 PROMO VIDEO
Lady Gaga will be performing at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards on August 28. But before then, Gaga has yet another big VMA announcement she'll make on MTV during "MTV First: Lady Gaga" tomorrow (August 18) at 7:49 p.m. ET, plus she'll also premiere her new video "Yoü And I."

Gaga's just-released "Yoü And I" video, which took us on a psychological roller coaster ride through the ups and downs of her relationships, showed her in a forest clearing playing a piano topped with her alter ego, Jo Calderone. And in her 2011 MTV VMA promo videos, we also see Lady Gaga behind the piano singing "Yoü And I." Except this time, Lady Gaga and her jazz quartet, set in black and white, rearrange "Yoü And I" into a Beat-era jazzy torch song, followed by Gaga seductively removing her bra, turning "Yoü And I into a coquettish, near-burlesque striptease, ending with Gaga posing in what almost feels like a reference to the classic 1988 L'Instant Taittinger Champagne ad.

Beyonce To Perform at 2011 MTV VMAs! Will Ferrell, Jack Black And More To Present!

Beyoncé, is nominated for three VMA Awards this year -- Best Female Video, Best Choreography, and Best Cinematography -- has not confirmed what song she'll be performing, but I think it's pretty safe to say that there will at least be one sequin involved in the making of her costume.
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MTV still appeals to the masses, after 30 years

On Aug. 1st, 1981 The world of cable television gave birth to a new phenomenon that would revolutionize popular culture and the public’s knowledge of music and entertainment. Music Television was about to bring music to television.

Thirty years later, Throughout its three decades of production, MTV has promoted music, introduced the artists behind classic songs, premiered iconic music videos and captured viewers’ interest with reality TV shows.

MTV’s first broadcast images were of the Apollo 11 launch, after the channel’s block letter logo appeared with a guitar riff playing and the announcement, “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll.” The film of the lunar landing gave way to MTV’s use of the “moon man.”

In the ’80s, MTV’s primary focus was the actual artists and their music, as MTV became the headquarters for the tunes and music videos of stars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, The Police and Cyndi Lauper. Music videos, most notably Michael Jackson’s iconic video for “Thriller,” brought a visual aspect to songs and became an MTV staple. The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” was the first music video ever played on MTV. Through MTV, artists gained exposure, and viewers could see what their favorite musicians actually looked like.

The MTV Video Music Awards premiered in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall and included a live performance of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” Five years later the first edition of MTV Unplugged aired in 1989. In the same year, “Yo! MTV Raps” brought hip-hop and rap music to television



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BRUNO MARS, Celeb Presenters Added To VMA Lineup



MTV on Thursday said it has added a new category highlighting social activism to the Video Music Awards Show after seeing an influx of artist exploring self-worth and other issues in their music


The category of "Best Video With a Message" will honor artists and music videos that featured a positive message or raised awareness of key social issues facing today's youth. The awards will be given out at the popular cable TV network's Video Music Awards (VMAs) later this month.

MTV's president Stephen Friedman attributes the creation of the new category to the recent mobilization of celebrities and public figures that have rallied against bullying youths, gay discrimination and promoted self-empowerment.

"During the past year, we've seen a remarkable number of artists use their music to explore deeply personal experiences and issues they were passionate about to create powerful videos that resonated with and inspired millions of their fans," said Friedman said in a statement.

This year's VMA nominees for "Best Video With a Message" include Pink for "F***** Perfect," Lady Gaga for "Born This Way," Katy Perry with "Firework," Eminem featuring Rihanna for "Love The Way You Lie," Rise Against for "Make It Stop (September's Children)" and Taylor Swift for "Mean."

The 2011 "MTV Video Music Awards" will air live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on August 28.
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Three big artists are ready to get the party started at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, August 28, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Adele, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown have all been announced as performers at the show, airing live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles next month.


This will mark the first time that Adele has graced the VMAs stage. The British chanteuse is up for seven nods for her emotional "Rolling in the Deep" video, including Best Female Artist, Best Pop Video, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, Best Editing and the night's big prize, Video of the Year.

Brown will return to the stage, after making his unforgettable VMA debut back in 2007. His eye-popping video for "Look at Me Now," which features Wayne and Busta Rhymes, is up for multiple Moonmen at the big show, including Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Collaboration.

MTV VMA diva smackdown: Katy Perry vs. Lady Gaga

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There is only one MTV Video Music Awards category in which the pop diva who dominates this year's competition with nine nominations (Katy Perry) squares off against the one who swept the kudofest last year with eight wins (Lady Gaga): best female video.

Never mind the speculation over why Lady Gaga isn't nominated opposite Perry in the other races (87% of respondents to our poll believe there's an MTV conspiracy against her). Let's focus on just this contest, in which Lady Gaga is nominated for "Born This Way" and Perry is up for "Firework."

Who'll win? Or do you think there's any chance that the other nominees might pull off a victory and squash the dueling divas -- Adele ("Rolling in the Deep"), Beyonce ("Run the World (Girls)") and Nicki Minaj ("Super Bass")?

2011 MTV Video Music Award Nominees Are...

2011 MTV Video Music Award Nominees Are...
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Singer Katy Perry has dominated MTV’s 2011 Video Music Awards nominations, receiving nine in total. Among the awards Perry is nominated to receive are Video of the Year, Best Female Video, and Best Pop Video.


The 2011 MTV VMA nominees have been announced, and Katy Perry might want to start drafting a VMA acceptance speech, because she's nominated for an extraordinary NINE VMAs, including Best Pop Video, Best Collaboration, Best Art Direction, Best Direction, Best Editing and Best Special Effects for "E.T." featuring Kanye West, and Video Of The Year and Best Female Video for "Firework," as well as Best Cinematography for "Teenage Dream." No big deal or anything.


But Katy Perry's not the only star who could be walking out with more than a couple Moonmen on VMA night. Adele earned seven VMA nominations for her smash hit song "Rolling In The Deep." Adele's VMA nominations include Video Of The Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Direction and Best Editing.

Kanye West can proudly claim six VMA nominations for "All Of The Lights" and "Power," while Bruno Mars has been honored with four VMA nominations for Video of The Year, Best Male Video, Best Pop Video and Best Choreography.

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Eminem, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj each have three 2011 VMA nominations. Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna earned him a Best Male Video, Best Cinematography and Best Direction VMA nomination. Beyoncé's up for three VMAs for Best Female Video, Best Choreography and Best Cinematography for "Run The World (Girls)." Lady Gaga's 2011 VMA nominations include Best Female Video for "Born This Way" and Best Art Direction And Best Choreography for "Judas." And Nicki Minaj's three 2011 VMA nominations include Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Female Video for "Super Bass" as well as Best Collaboration for "Moment 4 Life" with Drake.

And fear not, faithful Buzzworthy and Britney Spears fans! Britney's been nominated for two 2011 MTV VMAs; "Till The World Ends" landed her a Best Pop Video and Best Choreography nomination! Thirty Seconds To Mars's "Hurricane" video earned them VMA nominations for Best Editing, Best Direction, and Best Cinematography. More nominees include Beastie Boys, whose "Make Some Noise" video earned them a Video Of The Year and Best Direction VMA nomination. Chris Brown is up for Best Hip-Hop Video for "Look At Me Now," featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, plus Best New Artist for Big Sean's "My Last" single, which he's featured on. Pitbull's "Give Me Everything," featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack earned him a Best Pop Video and Best Collaboration VMA nomination.

And then there are the newcomers. Tyler, The Creator is up for Video Of The Year and Best New Artist for "Yonkers," Foster The People is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Rock Video for "Pumped Up Kicks," while Manchester Orchestra earned two nominations -- Best Editing and Best Special Effects for "Simple Math."

If you like swearing all year, you'll be pleased to hear that Cee Lo's "F*** You" is up for Best Male Video. If you were on the Kreayshawn train early on, you should know that she's up for a Best New Artist VMA. And, of course, die-hard Beliebers can breathe a sigh of relief since Justin Bieber's "U Smile" could win him a Best Male Video nomination. Death Cab For Cutie's up for a Best Art Direction VMA for their very very cool, all-one-take "You Are A Tourist" video, while Chromeo's creepy/excellent "Don't Turn The Lights On" video earned them a Best Special Effects VMA nomination, which could also go to Linkin Park for their "Waiting For The End" video.

+ Check out the complete list of 2011 MTV VMA nominees, vote for the VMAs, and don't miss the 2011 MTV VMAs live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 9 p.m.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
1. Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
2. Tyler, The Creator - "Yonkers"
3. Katy Perry - "Firework"
4. Beastie Boys - "Make Some Noise"
5. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"

BEST NEW ARTIST:
1. Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
2. Wiz Khalifa - "Black and Yellow"
3. Tyler, The Creator - "Yonkers"
4. Big Sean featuring Chris Brown - "My Last"
5. Kreayshawn - "Gucci Gucci"

BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO:
1. Wayne featuring Cory Gunz - "6'7"
2. Kanye West featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"
3. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
4. Lupe Fiasco - "The Show Goes On"
5. Nicki Minaj - "Super Bass"

BEST MALE VIDEO:
1. Cee Lo Green - "F*** You"
2. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
3. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
4. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"
5. Justin Bieber - "U Smile"

BEST FEMALE VIDEO:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Katy Perry - "Firework"
3. Beyoncé - "Run The World (Girls)"
4. Nicki Minaj - "Super Bass"
5. Lady Gaga - "Born This Way"

BEST POP VIDEO:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
3. Britney Spears - "Till The World Ends"
4. Katy Perry - "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
5. Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack - "Give Me Everything"

BEST ROCK VIDEO:
1. The Black Keys - "Howlin For You"
2. Foo Fighters - "Walk"
3. Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
4. Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
5. Cage The Elephant - "Shake Me Down"

BEST COLLABORATION:
1. Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack - "Give Me Everything"
2. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look At Me Now"
3. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"
4. Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
5. Nicki Minaj featuring Drake - "Moment 4 Life"

BEST ART DIRECTION:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
3. Lady Gaga - "Judas"
4. Kanye West featuring Dwele - "Power"
5. Death Cab For Cutie - "You Are A Tourist"

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY:
1. Beyoncé - "Run The World (Girls)"
2. Britney Spears - "Till The World Ends"
3. Lady Gaga - "Judas"
4. Bruno Mars - "The Lazy Song"
5. LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett & Goon - "Rock Party Rock Anthem"

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. 30 Seconds To Mars - "Hurricane"
3. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
4. Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream"
5. Beyoncé - "Run The World (Girls)"

BEST DIRECTION:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
3. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
4. 30 Seconds To Mars - "Hurricane"
5. Beastie Boys - "Make Some Noise"

BEST EDITING:
1. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
2. 30 Seconds To Mars - "Hurricane"
3. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
4. Manchester Orchestra - "Simple Math"
5. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS:
1. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
2. Linkin Park - "Waiting For The End"
3. Manchester Orchestra - "Simple Math"
4. Kanye West featuring Dwele - "Power"
5. Chromeo - "Don't Turn The Lights On"

MTV PRESENTS UNPLUGGED: WALK THE MOON PREMIERING AUG. 6th, 2012

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MTV PRESENTS UNPLUGGED: WALK THE MOON PREMIERING AUG. 6th, 2012

Eight-Song Set Includes Hit Single “Anna Sun” & Cover of Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps”
MTV today announced WALK THE MOON will take the stage for the Grammy® and Emmy® award-winning series, “Unplugged,” now back for the 2012 season, with State Farm® serving as exclusive digital sponsor. The episode, which features a five-song set, plus one digital-only exclusive, will debut on Monday, August 6 on Unplugged.MTV.com beginning at 2pm EST.

The eight-song set includes selections from their debut album, including “Anna Sun,” which MTV fans and Seventeen Magazine readers named the top summer song of 2012, “Tightrope,” “Shiver Shiver,” “Iscariot,” “Next in Line,” “I Can Lift a Car,” a brand new song, “Tete a Tete,” as well as a stunning cover of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps”.

WALK THE MOON is one of those bands that makes you a fan the very first time you experience them live.  They are one of year’s most promising new bands that has been omnipresent across all MTV screens since the moment we first discovered them,” said Amy Doyle, Executive Vice President, MTV Music & Talent Strategy. “Unplugged is the perfect showcase for a band like WALK THE MOON to thrill their fans with stripped down renditions from their debut album, while courting new ones with their clever hooks and copious amounts of energy.”

Launched in Ohio in 2008 by lead singer, songwriter and keyboard player Nicholas Petricca, WALK THE MOON includes Kevin Ray (bass, vocals), Eli Maiman (guitar, vocals) and Sean Waugaman (drums, vocals). Named one of “MTV’s Artists to Watch for 2012,” WALK THE MOON, who has already toured as part of MTVU’s first ever “Woodies Tour” with Young the Giant as well as with the Kaiser Chiefs, are currently on their first headlining tour. They have captured the attention of fans and critics alike with their colorful and energetic live performances.  WALK THE MOON’s self titled album is produced by Ben H. Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective) and features tracks from the “Anna Sun EP”, new songs and newly recorded versions of fan favorites off their 2010 independently released album i want! i want!.

“State Farm is thrilled to help music fans get to a better state by bringing them closer to the Unplugged series,” said State Farm marketing assistant vice president Tim Van Hoof.  “The digital experience lets fans access the series where and when they want and we can’t wait to send a fan to a live performance!”

The 2012 Unplugged Season features a total of eight episodes across MTV, VH1 and CMT, with WALK THE MOON performance being the fifth in the season. As the exclusive digital sponsor, State Farm will continue to showcase its success with music programs and provide fans with the opportunity to experience these artists in the up-close and unforgettable way only Unplugged can do.   In addition, State Farm will be sending one lucky fan with a friend to see a live Unplugged performance via the State Farm Unplugged Sweepstakes.
Unplugged was created by Robert Small and Jim Burns.