We’ve just announced that in celebration of the EMAs, we’ll be holding a series of free, live music events in Madrid’s historic Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate) in the Plaza de la Independencia (Independence Square)!
First up, on Saturday, 6 November, Puerta de Alcalá will be host to MTV Days – a live, open-air concert dedicated to contemporary Spanish artists and bands.
Then, on Sunday, 7 November - a.k.a. show day - global superstar Katy Perry and rock sensations Linkin Park will both perform between 18.00 and 21.45 CET. One track from each of their sets will be beamed directly into the Caja Magica during the MTV EMA live show.
Tens of thousands of music fans are expected to flood the Plaza de la Independencia and the Calle de Alcalá, which will be closed to traffic to allow fans to enjoy performances by their favourite artists against the spectacular backdrop of the Alcalá Gate.
And if you can’t make it to Madrid, don’t worry. You can watch the MTV EMAs live on MTV on 7th November starting at 21.00 CET and you can watch all of your favourite performances over and over again after the show on mtvema.com.
Rihanna to Take the Stage at the 2010 MTV EMAs!
We’ve just announced that international pop superstar, and multiple EMA nominee, Rihanna will be taking the stage to perform live at the 2010 MTV EMAs!
This will be the second time the Grammy-winner will perform at our show; in 2006, she made her EMA debut with a performance of her hit ‘S.O.S.’ Since then, Rihanna has truly become a phenomenon, especially with the massive success of albums Good Girl Gone Bad and Rated R. Her latest album, Loud, will be released worldwide on 16 November and will feature collaborations with the likes of Drake.
Keep voting for your favourite artists and tune in to the EMAs LIVE on MTV on Sunday, 7 November at 21.00 CET to catch Rihanna and our other performers as they rock out Madrid!
Just Added to Our List of Performers: Miley Cyrus, B.o.B and Paramore's Hayley Williams!
Even more A-list talent is confirmed to perform at this year’s EMAs!
First up, we’re announcing that megastar Miley Cyrus will be making her EMA performance debut in Madrid this year. Says an excited Miley, “I can’t wait for the EMAs! It will be my first performance on this amazing show and the people of Madrid are going to be the best audience ever!”
In addition, Best New Act nominee B.o.B will also be making his EMA debut, performing his smash hit ‘Airplanes’ with the help of his lovely and talented collaborator, Paramore’s Hayley Williams.
We’ve also announced two new presenters that will be on-hand to give out awards: Jersey Shore’s breakout star Snooki will be joining her already-announced housemate Pauly D, while stunning True Blood actress Evan Rachel Wood will also be there to heat up the Caja Magica.
More announcements coming soon as we continue to gear up for the 17th annual EMAs!
Bon Jovi to Receive Global Icon Award at the EMAs!
We’ve just announced that we will be presenting our first-ever MTV EMA Global Icon award to legendary rock band Bon Jovi! Plus, the New Jersey superstars will take the stage to perform for us live in Madrid.
Since forming in 1983, Bon Jovi have sold over 125 million albums worldwide, performed over 2700 concerts in over 50 countries and received numerous awards and accolades, including becoming members of the prestigious UK Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Their status as one of rock music’s most enduring and successful bands – ever – makes them the perfect choice to be the 2010 EMAs’ official Global Icon.
We can’t wait for these legends of live music to rock the house on 7th November!
Justin Bieber Is Our Digital Host!
We’re taking digital to a whole new level.
We’ve just announced that music phenomenon and Twitter poster-boy Justin Bieber will be our (and your) mtvema.com digital host! To make things truly interactive – and prove that this year the party is coming to you, wherever you are – Justin will be posting live, constant commentary alongside the streaming show on mtvema.com and will be giving his take on what’s going down in Madrid.
Says Justin, “I’m so excited to have all my fans come watch the show with me online; it will be like one giant, global viewing party at my house!”
This year, we’re giving you a chance to join the EMA conversation more than ever before. Viewers on mtvema.com will get the chance to interact with Justin, tweet, Facebook, read our live-blog, take polls and catch exclusive webcam feeds alongside watching the live-stream. Plus our better-than-ever Twitter Tracker will let you see exactly who’s blowing up and what’s being talked about all while letting you add your tweets right from the app.
Watch and interact with the 2010 EMAs right here on mtvema.com LIVE on 7th November! We’ll see Justin – and YOU – then!
Shakira and Plan B to Perform at the Show!
Superstars, pop princesses, industry newcomers and comic icons…oh my! The 2010 MTV EMAs are going to have it all as we announce our first set of presenters and even more performers!
First up, we’re announcing that global superstar Shakira and breakthrough uber-talent Plan B will officially be taking the EMA stage to perform – and possibly to win, as both are nominees!
And we're also announcing our first set of presenters which include none other than Jersey Shore’s tan and fabulous Pauly D, starlet Emily Osment, extreme pranksters The Dudesons and MTV’s favourite son, Johnny Knoxville. With this group presenting awards, the only thing that’s for sure is that absolutely anything could (and probably will) happen...
More presenters and performers announcements coming soon as we gear up for our show - now less than one month away!
Hollywood Actress and Global Style Icon Eva Longoria Is Our EMA host!
The EMAs are about to get muy caliente.
Following in the glittering footsteps of stars like Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake, Desperate Housewife, movie star and style icon Eva Longoria has been tapped to take on hosting duties at this year’s EMAs. We couldn’t be more excited to see how much Latina heat the beautiful, bilingual actress is going to bring to the already-sizzling city of Madrid.
Says Eva, “I'm beyond excited to be asked to host the 2010 EMAs and getting to do it in the beautiful city of Madrid is the icing on the cake. I can't wait to see some fabulous performances and love that the most nominated artists this year are two amazing women, making some of the most exciting music in pop right now!"
We’ve also announced three more superstar performers: powerhouse rock stars Kings of Leon, hot new talent Ke$ha and American badass and global rock heavyweight Kid Rock join the line-up alongside the previously announced Katy Perry and Linkin Park.
Says Ke$ha, "Madrid, watch out, I’m coming to party and I promise it will be messy.”
We hope you’re getting ready to party with us by continuing to VOTE while we prepare to announce even more performers and presenters in the coming weeks!
We Announce Our First Two Performers: Katy Perry & Linkin Park!
We’ve just announced that two previous EMA winners are confirmed to perform at this year’s EMAs. That’s right, pop superstar Katy Perry and rock gods Linkin Park will be taking the stage at the Caja Magica on 7th November, 2010!
It’s bound to be a good night for Katy Perry as she also ties with Lady Gaga for most nominations with an astounding five nods apiece. The two ladies will go head to head in four of the five categories they’re nominated in (Best Pop, Best Female, Best Song and Best Video). Meanwhile, performers Linkin Park have a chance to add to their trophy cases themselves as they are nominated in the Best Rock and Best Live Act categories.
Other nomination highlights include Eminem’s four nods, cementing his reclaimed hip hop crown, and rock bands Thirty Seconds to Mars and Muse’s three nominations apiece. Best New Act looks like it could be one of the toughest races of the night, with shining new stars Justin Bieber, B.o.B., Jason Derülo, Ke$ha and Plan B battling it out for the silver trophy.
Get the full list of nominations and start VOTING right here!
MTV EMA Mobile Apps are Coming!
Do you need your MTV EMA info wherever you go? You’re in luck! This year, for the very first time, Calvin Klein Jeans X and MTV have teamed up to bring you MTV EMA Apps for your phone!
The MTV EMA iPhone/iPad App will be a free download that will let you see EMA news, photos, videos and more from wherever you are. PLUS, the app will have exclusive content you can’t get anywhere else, including the MTV EMA X-Rating Style Quiz, where you can find out what your favourite music artists and their fashion styles say about you, and location-based gaming which will allow you to check-in at MTV-approved locations to unlock special badges. You can even unlock 15% discount badges at participating Calvin Klein Jeans stores.
Don’t have an iPhone or iPad? Never fear! Download the flash-based version of the app for other devices that will also put all of the EMA info at your fingertips.
With the release of our new apps, the party has officially gone mobile!
It’s Madrid in 2010!
We’ve just announced that the 2010 MTV EMAs will take place on Sunday, 7th November at the Caja Magica in Madrid, Spain. This is the second time in the EMAs' 17-year-history that Spain has played host and the first time that we’re visiting its vibrant and thriving capital city!
Caja Magica is Spanish for ‘The Magic Box’ and we can’t wait to bring the magic of one of the world’s most prestigious music awards shows to this ultra-modern venue. Not only are we looking forward to taking part in Madrid’s booming music scene, we’re also excited to throw a big fiesta for MTV Spain – which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
The 2009 EMAs blasted through Berlin with spectacular, unforgettable performances and a celebration of the very best in music. Hard to believe, but this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better than ever. Olé!
2009 MTV EMA Show and Winners!
Host Katy Perry brought her trademark energy and quirky humour to the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, appearing in a dazzling array of costumes inspired by burlesque and the classic movie musical set in 1930s Berlin, Cabaret. Whether in a stylish bowler hat covered in thousands of crystals, reclining in a giant cocktail glass, or soaring high above the audience on a glittering half-moon shaped swing, Katy fulfilled her hostess duties with signature flair.
Beyoncé was the major winner of the night, walking away with a total of three trophies – for Best Female, Best Song (‘Halo’) and Best Video with her ubiquitous instant classic ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).’ She also electrified with her upbeat performance of ‘Sweet Dreams,’ while her hubby Jay-Z took us all into an ‘Empire State of Mind’ and won the award for Best Urban.
The show opened with an electrifying number from Green Day, who was also the winner for Best Rock, and was followed by Katy Perry’s irreverent mash-up of the five Best Song contenders.
Rock icons U2 brought Berlin to a standstill with an awe-inspiring and moving performance beamed into the show from the city’s historic Brandenburg Gate, the site of the first-ever EMAs and a symbol of peace to people around the world. In front of 10,000 lucky music fans, the Irish rock legends performed a short set that included ‘Sunday, Bloody Sunday,’ ‘Magnificent’ and ‘One’ – the haunting anthem inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Appropriately enough, U2 won the award for Best Live Act.
Meanwhile, Germany’s own Tokio Hotel showed that they deserved their Best Group win with their explosive performance of ‘World Behind My Wall’ which was so hot, it literally ended with the band’s instruments consumed by flames. Speaking of scorching, Colombian siren Shakira sent temperatures rising with her steamy performance of ‘Did It Again’ which featured dancers dressed only in skimpy towels, while Leona Lewis delivered a strikingly sexy performance of ‘Happy.’
In some of our other close categories, creative powerhouse Lady Gaga was honoured as Best New Act while Placebo cinched Best Alternative. Hip hop star Eminem won Best Male and Turkish hip hop/rock group maNga carried off the crown for Best European Act. Our two newest awards, Best World Stage Performance and Best Push Act, were won by Linkin Park and Pixie Lott respectively.
All in all, the 16th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards were an absolutely stunning and unforgettable event that celebrated freedom, diversity and music. Thank you, Berlin!
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