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09 JUNE, 2021

MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) return to New York City LIVE on Sunday, September 12th, airing globally in over 175 countries

One of the first fan-filled awards shows of 2021, the VMAs will feature epic performances from the biggest names in music and bring fans together from across the globe to celebrate the return of live entertainment.

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May 2021

12 May

Academy Award-nominated actress Scarlett Johansson to receive the “Generation Award” at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards

The accomplished actress will join an iconic roster of “Generation Award” recipients whose diverse contributions to both film and television have turned them into household names.

April 2021

30 Apr

“MY LIFE ON MTV” PREMIERES AROUND THE WORLD STARTING MAY 21

My Life on MTV, a new music series celebrating some of the world’s greatest stars and their most unforgettable moments on MTV, will premieres globally beginning May 21 (internationally). Global superstars featured include Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Backstreet Boys and more.

23 Apr

Bling Empire among leading nominations for inaugural MTV Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED

The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards will make its highly-anticipated return on Monday, May 17 for an epic Los Angeles multi-day takeover honoring the biggest and best in movies and television, with a same-day premiere in Asia.

20 Apr

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL AND RAKUTEN ANNOUNCE STREAMING, CONTENT AND E-COMMERCE PARTNERSHIP IN JAPAN

ViacomCBS Networks International and Rakuten Group, Inc. have announced a broad long-term agreement, which includes the launch of Nick+, Nickelodeon’s kids’ streaming service, on Rakuten’s video-on-demand platform Rakuten TV in Japan. The deal covers mobile, STB/dongle, web and Smart TV devices, as well as the creation of a dedicated Nickelodeon storefront on Japan’s leading e-commerce platform, Rakuten Ichiba.

March 2021

15 Mar

HIGHLIGHTS AND WINNERS FROM NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021

BTS scores triple win with Favourite Music Group, Favourite Global Music Star; Favourite Song awards in the bag; US Vice President Kamala Harris gave special remarks; Guinness Record set for most simultaneous slimings

09 Mar

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL RAMPS UP STUDIOS PRESENCE IN ASIA THROUGH DEAL WITH KOREAN FORMAT AGENCY, ‘SOMETHING SPECIAL’

VCNI, through its global production studio VIS, is ramping up its studios output in Asia through a partnership with Seoul-based format production studio Something Special, launched by South Korean veteran formats producer Jin Woo Hwang.

08 Mar

Local personalities Jade Rasif, Preetipls and Farah Lola lend their voices to highlighting gender stereotypes in MTV’s International Women’s Day campaign

Boldly defining yourself, holding others accountable, grappling with internalised gender stereotypes and more. MTV kicks off some of these tough conversations with local female advocates this International Women’s Day.

February 2021

25 Feb

VIACOMCBS UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE STREAMING STRATEGY AND EXPANSIVE SLATE OF ORIGINALS HEADED TO PARAMOUNT+

Streaming service Paramount+ with massive content catalogue to launch in the US on March 4, as well as in Latin America, Canada, the Nordics, and Australia later this year with additional markets to be announced.

22 Feb

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR JUSTIN BIEBER SET AS HEADLINE PERFORMER AT NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021

Grammy® Award-winning global superstar Justin Bieber has been tapped as the headline performer for this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. A celebration of fan-favorite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more, Bieber will hit the “KCA” main stage for epic, show-stopping performances.

09 Feb

BTS to headline global music special “MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS”

MTV today announced Grammy-nominated group BTS is set to perform a special edition of its trailblazing and award-winning MTV Unplugged franchise, “MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS.” The worldwide music event will build off the iconic series with a fresh new take, airing in Asia on Wednesday, February 24 exclusively on MTV.

08 Feb

HOP ON AN ORANGE BLIMP TOUR AROUND THE WORLD WITH KENAN THOMPSON, AT THE NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021

Actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live legend Kenan Thompson (Kenan, All That) will take kids on a wild and slimy ride as host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021, airing in Asia on Wednesday, March 17. With Thompson at the helm, kids and families everywhere will literally be part of this year’s show like never before for an epic celebration of fan-favorite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more.

05 Feb

MALAYSIAN SINGER GIN LEE PERFORMS FOR FANS ON MTV JAMMIN’

As part of a collaboration between HKTB and MTV Asia, Hong Kong-based Malaysian celebrity Gin Lee entertains Cantopop fans in a special virtual performance on this episode of MTV Jammin’, premiering on MTV’s official YouTube channel and Facebook page from February 4 at 5:00PM. Gin’s performance will also be available on the MTV website.

December 2020

10 Dec

MTV BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER DIGITAL WORLD STAGE TO INDONESIA

MTV World Stage Indonesia 2020 to feature International pop star Anne-Marie and K-Pop Sensation NCT, in MTV's first digital World Stage event.

March 2020

13 Mar

COMEDY CENTRAL PREMIERES THE FIRST AND EXCLUSIVE AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS ON 18 MARCH IN ASIA

Comedy Central will premiere the highly-anticipated Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, on Wednesday, 18 March at 9pm (WIB/ TH), 10pm (SG / MAL / PH / TW / HK) and 11pm (MAL – Astro).

04 Mar

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES NICK JR. ON ASTRO GO APP

ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), continues its partnership with Astro, Malaysia’s leading multi-platform content and consumer company, with the launch of Nick Jr. on streaming mobile app service Astro GO.

February 2020

14 Feb

CHANCE THE RAPPER TO HOST NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2020

Grammy® Award-winning superstar Chance the Rapper is set to host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, the biggest and slimiest awards show where kids are in control, airing in Asia on Wednesday, March 25.

12 Feb

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS APPOINTS PIERRE CHEUNG AS GENERAL MANAGER OF NEW ASIA ORGANIZATION/STRUCTURE

ViacomCBS Networks has appointed Pierre Cheung to an expanded role as Senior Vice President & General Manager of Asia with a brief to better align the company’s operations between these markets and target new commercial opportunities as a result.

06 Feb

NICKELODEON LAUNCHES PAW PATROL LIFE SKILLS APP FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Nickelodeon International announced the launch of PAW Patrol: A Day in Adventure Bay, a new life skills app where kids can experience a day in the life of their favorite pup. The game is available to download worldwide outside of the U.S. in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, British English, Chinese, German, Norwegian, Polish, Russian and Swedish on Apple iOS, Amazon and Google Play for $2.99 USD.

January 2020

06 Jan

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN MALAYSIA WITH LAUNCH OF COMEDY CENTRAL CHANNEL ON ASTRO

ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) announced an extended collaboration with Astro, Malaysia’s leading multi-platform content and consumer company, with the launch of a Comedy Channel linear channel from 1 January 2020.

November 2019

27 Nov

NICKELODEON AND MR. KIASU CREATOR MAKE A SPLASH WITH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS X MR KIASU COFFEETABLE BOOK COLLABORATION

Nickelodeon and Johnny Lau, the creator of Mr. Kiasu, will launch a coffee table book that features everyone’s favourite yellow sponge, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Singaporean comic figure, Mr. Kiasu.

07 Nov

COMEDY CENTRAL STAND-UP, ASIA! SEASON 4 PREMIERES ON 12 NOVEMBER IN ASIA

November just got better as Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, will premiere the fourth season of its original production, Stand-Up, Asia! on 12 November. Introducing a fresh stand-up and sketch format, it’s going to be unstaged, unhinged and unexpected; and a Stand-Up, Asia! like you’ve never seen before!

04 Nov

“2019 MTV EMAs” BRINGS FIERY GLOBAL MUSIC CELEBRATION TO SEVILLE, SPAIN

The “2019 MTV EMAs” opened with pop superstar Dua Lipa delivering the first global stage performance of her new song “Don’t Start Now,” joined by a massive yellow wall of dancers. In Southeast Asia, electronic singer/producer Jasmine Sokko (Singapore) emerged as the winner in “Best Southeast Asia Act” category,

October 2019

15 Oct

GREEN DAY TO HEADLINE “MTV WORLD STAGE SEVILLE”

MTV today announced that iconic rock act Green Day will headline “MTV World Stage Seville,” closing out “MTV Music Week” at the city’s spectacular Plaza de España on Saturday, November 2nd. The concert will take place ahead of the “2019 MTV EMAs”, which will broadcast live on MTV Asia on Monday, 4 November 2019.

09 Oct

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR BECKY G TO HOST AND PERFORM AT THE “2019 MTV EMAS”

SINGAPORE, 9 October 2019 – MTV today confirmed that singer, songwriter and actress Becky G will host and perform at the “2019 MTV EMAs” airing live globally from FIBES Conference & Exhibition Centre of Seville, Spain.

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