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October 2019

02 Oct

ARIANA GRANDE LEADS “2019 MTV EMA” NOMINATIONS FOLLOWED BY BILLIE EILISH, LIL NAS X, J BALVIN AND SHAWN MENDES FOR 26TH EDITION AIRING LIVE GLOBALLY FROM SEVILLE, SPAIN

Singapore, 2 October 2019 —MTV today announced nominations for the “2019 MTV EMAs,” with frontrunner Ariana Grande securing seven nods. Grande’s nominations include “Best Artist”, “Best Video” for her viral hit “thank you, next”, as well as “Best Song” alongside Shawn Mendes and EMA nominee newcomers Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish, who all follow Grande with six nods each. Latin American sensation J Balvin follows closely with five nominations including “Best Artist”, and Lizzo and Taylor Swift ...

September 2019

17 Sep

Viacom International Media Networks Announces Partnership with Facebook to Create Multiple Original Shortform Series on Facebook Watch

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), today announced a partnership with Facebook to launch an upcoming slate of eight original shortform series created for Facebook Watch. The announcement was made at All That Matters 2019 in Singapore. The series will be created by MTV Asia as part of the publisher and creator video incubation program for Facebook Watch.
09 Sep

IV OF SPADES, CARLIE HANSON, ALEX BRUCE AND PHILIPPINE ALLSTARS, TO PERFORM AT NICKELODEON SLIMEFEST 2019!

Nickelodeon SlimeFest in the Philippines has revealed the full list of performers! Nickelodeon SlimeFest will be a full-day event comprising a free admission festival area (11am – 5pm) and a ticketed live music concert (6pm – 8pm). Globe customers can get a headstart on the festival with a first-hour exclusive from 10am – 11am. Expect live performances by international and local artists, DJs, and tons of Nickelodeon’s trademark green Slime. Tickets are available at SM Tickets.

August 2019

29 Aug

COMEDY CENTRAL’S STAND-UP, ASIA! RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW COMEDY CONCEPT

29 August 2019, Singapore – Shut the front door! Comedy Central’s original production Stand-Up, Asia! is back for a fourth season with a fresh, evolved concept and new talent, inside and out. With a first-of-its-kind “unstaged” format, the new season will take the action off the stage and into a millennial co-living space to deliver the punchiest brand of Asian laughs, this time featuring sketches in addition to the show’s signature stand-up comedy.
16 Aug

The Jonas Brothers set to perform at the 2019 VMAs for the first time in more than 10 years from iconic New Jersey location, presented by 2020 Toyota Corolla

16 August 2019, Singapore – MTV today announced that the Jonas Brothers will perform at the 2019 VMAs with a special remote performance from an iconic location along the New Jersey shoreline, presented by 2020 Toyota Corolla. The global youth brand will bring the hit-making group to the VMAs for the first time in more than 10 years.
14 Aug

NICKELODEON’S SLIMEFEST LANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Nickelodeon presents Asia’s first ever Nickelodeon SlimeFest in the Philippines! In collaboration with Globe Telecom, the ultimate slime-filled, multiplatform music and entertainment event for kids and families will be held on September 28 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Stay tuned for top regional and local music artists, immersive one-of-a-kind experiences, Nickelodeon stars and characters, and plenty of the brand’s signature green slime!

July 2019

30 Jul

COMEDY CENTRAL AIRS TWO BRAND NEW SERIES FEATURING COMEDY GREATS, DAVID SPADE AND MIKE MYERS

Singapore, 30 July 2019 – Coming up on Comedy Central this August is the premiere of two brand new series, ‘Lights Out with David Spade’, and ‘The Gong Show with Mike Myers’. ‘Lights out with David Spade’ is dated to premiere two back-to-back episodes on 1 August at 10.35 pm (SG/PH/MAL) and at 11.00 pm (SG/PH/MAL). Subsequently, the show will air at 10.00pm (WIB/TH) and at 11.00 pm (SG/MAL/PH). Meanwhile, ‘The Gong Show with Mike Myers’ debuts on 22 August at 8.00 pm (WIB) and 9.00 pm (SG/PH/...
24 Jul

Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X top nominations for the 2019 “VMAs” airing on MTV on Tuesday, 27 August

Singapore, 24 July 2019 – MTV unveils the nominations for the 2019 “VMAs”, which includes dozens of artists whose reach and influence have elevated the music industry and global cultural conversation. Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead the nominations with 10 nods each in categories including, “Video of the Year”, “Song of the Year”, and “Best Pop”. Other top contenders include first-time VMA nominees Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X, who both entered the category of “Best New Artist”, presented ...
22 Jul

MTV GLOBALLY PREMIERES ORIGINAL DJ KHALED SPECIALS “DJ KHALED: THE RIDE” AND “DJ KHALED: KING OF COLLABS” ON JULY 31ST

SINGAPORE—JULY 22, 2019—MTV today announced the premiere of two original DJ Khaled specials, “DJ Khaled: The Ride” and “DJ Khaled: King of Collabs,” rolling out starting July 31st in markets around the world. In Asia., the specials will debut back-to-back at the specials, “DJ Khaled: The Ride” and “DJ Khaled: King of Collabs” will debut at 7.00 PM (WIB), 8.00 PM (SG/PH), 9.00 PM (MAL) and 7.25 PM (WIB), 8.25pm (SG/PH), 9.25 PM (MAL) respectively.

June 2019

11 Jun

MTV UNVEILS PRESENTERS, NEW PERFORMER, AND SPECIAL FAN EXPERIENCES FOR THE "2019 MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS”

SINGAPORE, 11 June 2019– MTV today unveiled the star-studded list of presenters and fan-engaging social media programming leading up to and surrounding the “2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.” This year’s presenters include Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Dave Bautista, David Spade, Jameela Jamil, Kiernan Shipka, Kumail Nanjiani, Maude Apatow, Mj Rodriguez, Shameik Moore, Storm Reid, and more. Fans will have the opportunity to follow along at home by joining the “2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards” red carpet li...
10 Jun

NICKELODEON HOLDS “PETS’ DAY OUT” FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE PHILIPPINES

Mark your calendars on 15 and 16 June, and get ready for Nickelodeon’s first “Pets’ Day Out” in the Philippines. This free two-day event is dedicated to kids and their pets , with activities that will help kids bond with their pet through games and play! To be held at Central Plaza, Eastwood City from 10am – 6pm, kids and their families can look forward to pet-themed activity booths that their pets can also participate in, stage games, and special appearances by celebrity guests. Skye from PA...

May 2019

24 May

Nickelodeon invites you to ‘Loud Your Family’

Are you like Lincoln from ‘The Loud House’ – surrounded by wacky, loud, but lovable sisters? Or perhaps you and your siblings all have names that begin with the same letter? Or maybe you just have a large crazy family that drives you up the wall but you wouldn’t trade them for anything. Nickelodeon’s ‘Loud Your Family’ contest is a chance for you to win a unique family portrait, drawn specially for you in the distinctive animation style of The Loud House!
06 May

MTV INTERNATIONAL GREENLIGHTS NEW REALITY SERIES WITH THE VERONICAS

MTV and Viacom Digital Studios International announced the commissioning of a new reality show featuring Australian pop duo, The Veronicas. Produced by MTV Australia and slated to premiere later this year, Jess & Lisa: The Veronicas (working title) will give MTV’s global audience an all access pass to the raw and honest reality Jess and Lisa Origliasso face living life in the spotlight as one of Australia’s biggest music exports.

April 2019

30 Apr

MTV’s 2019 “VMAS” WILL TAKE PLACE MONDAY, AUGUST 26 AT 9PM ET/PT LIVE FROM NEW JERSEY’S PRUDENTIAL CENTER

MTV will bring the 2019 “VMAs” to the Garden State for the first time ever, live on Monday, August 26 at 9pm ET/PT from Prudential Center. Music’s biggest stars and fans will celebrate the year’s most iconic videos with electrifying performances, viral moments and a new, first-of-its-kind immersive fan experience. In Asia, the 2019 “VMAs” will premiere on August 27 at 8am (WIB), 9am (SG/PH) and 10am (MY).
22 Apr

MTV PRESENTS MADONNA LIVE AND EXCLUSIVE: “MEDELLÍN” VIDEO WORLD PREMIERE

Madonna will exclusively unveil the world premiere of her video and single “Medellín” with Maluma, during a globally televised MTV music event, “MTV Presents Madonna Live & Exclusive: ‘Medellín’ Video World Premiere,” on Wednesday, April 24. This will air on MTV Asia on Saturday, 27 April at 1.30pm (WIB) 2.30pm (SG/PH), and 3.30pm (MY). Catch other replays on Saturday 27 April on 10.20pm (WIB), 11.20pm (SG/PH) and 12.20am (28 April – MY); or Sunday 28 April at 9.30am (WIB), 10.30am (SG/PH) a...
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