Last night, MTV turned New York City inside out for the “2009 Video Music Awards” as the network celebrated a legend and brought together the biggest names in music, TV, film and sports. Live from Radio City Music Hall, VMA icon Madonna opened the show and introduced the emotional and heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson. Janet Jackson was joined onstage by the most renowned choreographers in the world and Michael’s tour dancers, all of whom were influenced by the “King of Pop,” for a memorable and high energy performance. To honor her brother and his illustrious career, the dancers recreated some of his most memorable music videos including “Thriller,” “Bad,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Scream.” The celebration received a standing ovation and set the tone for the most important evening in music and pop culture.
The trailer for Michael Jackson’s This Is It documentary is to premiere at the MTV Video Music Awards next week.
The clip will show MJ rehearsing for his stint at London’s O2 Arena in July.
“There’s obviously lots of emotion around Michael and the memory of Michael, but I think it’s going to be a pretty celebratory kind of night all around,” said VMAs executive producer Dave Sirulnick.
The movie’s website will go live at the same time the trailer is shown, and the movie will hit cinemas for two weeks on October 28.
MTV has announced that Janet Jackson will make a special appearance at the “2009 Video Music Awards. ” Janet will pay tribute to her late brother, Michael Jackson at the awards.
Janet, open the entire show with her tribute to honor Michael’s celebrated career. It is not yet clear whether she will be performing.
MTV grants fans another exclusive preview of one of the most anticipated films and soundtracks of the year, The Twilight Saga: New Moon during the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” on Sunday, September 13. After revealing the film’s first trailer at the “2009 MTV Movie Awards,” the network will once again treat viewers to an expanded trailer from Summit Entertainment’s second installment from the widely popular Twilight series that opens in theaters November 20, 2009.
September 2nd, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: MTV, Teen Wolf
MTV have announced that they intend to remake 80’s hit movie, ‘Teen Wolf.’
The Hollywood Reporter states:
The 1985 film starred Michael J. Fox as a teenager who discovers he is a werewolf. The MTV version will be set in high school, draw from the horror genre to explore werewolf mythology and include a romantic plot line.
London’s hippest event, The Camden Crawl, takes place this year on 24 and 25 April, and MTV Two has exclusive highlights from the weekend. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever featuring 150 artists playing in 40 venues over the two day festival.
MTV has exclusive performances from London’s legendary Roundhouse featuring Little Boots, The Enemy and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs.
January 30th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry. Tags: Kelly Brook, MTV
Kelly Brook is just about to get some good career news for a change as MTV bosses reveal that they are creating a new role on their channel just for her.
An insider told The Mirror: “This is a massive turnaround for Kelly. There is such a buzz in the MTV studios it’s amazing.
“Kelly could be a massive draw – and not just because of her looks. If the deal is right, she could be returning home better than ever.”
It looks like Russell Brand is well on his way cracking America. He may have offended many Americans when he presented the MTV VMA’s earlier this week but it seems as though the bigwigs at MTV were impressed nonetheless and want him to do it again!
‘MTV told me they want me to do it again,’ said Russell to The Sun.
‘Afterwards they were really thrilled. There was a 20 per cent increase in viewers from last year’s show and wow, isn’t life exciting. Read more & comment »
Regulatory body OFCOM have fined MTV UK £255,000 for airing programmes with offensive language before the 9PM watershed.
The channel were airing repeats of reality TV shows and music videos containing content unsuitable for children during a time when many young children would be watching.
An MTV spokeperson said: “We take this sanction and fine very seriously.” Read more & comment »
London 28th March 2006: David Miliband has called for viewers to ‘make a difference’ in an exclusive interview with Flux, MTV’s user-generated content and social community channel, for its ‘Go Green Day’ on Friday 30th March. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has also compiled a ‘One Planet Playlist’ of green songs for the campaign day, with a little help from regulars on his ministerial blog. ‘Go Green Day’ aims to raise awareness as well as sharing information on the environment and global warming, between key public figures and the MTV Flux community.
In an exclusive interview for MTV Flux, Mr Miliband confessed: “I’m not a saint but I’m less of a sinner,” when referring to the climate change impacts of his personal behaviour. “What I would say to MTV viewers is that you can make a difference and unless you make a difference Governments are not going to be able to do it on their own.”
Other stars to have their say on ‘Go Green Day’ include Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Killa Kela, Liz McClarnon, Maximo Park, New Young Pony Club and ex Sugababe, Siobhan Donaghy.
Go Green Day is just one of a series of campaign days on MTV Flux, where people who are active on the website and key members of the public come in and run the channel for the day. The first such event was for World Aids Day on December 1st 2006, followed by February’s Valentines Day special, and in April there will be ‘Sports Day’ with focus on young people, sport and physical achievement.
Tune in to MTV Flux on Friday 30th March for ‘Go Green Day’
Featuring ‘Killer Bands with Miliband’ at 1pm and 11pm
mtvflux.co.uk
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