SINGAPORE, 15 OCTOBER 2015 – The superstar line up for the 2015 MTV EMAs just keeps getting hotter. Hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis announced last night via social media they will perform during the show. Three of the best new names in music have also been added to the line up and they are powerhouse Tori Kelly, platinum-selling singer-songwriter James Bay and pop songstress Jess Glynne. All three artists caught the world’s attention this year since being featured in MTV PUSH, MTV’s international platform dedicated to showcasing and elevating the hottest new musical acts. The show will broadcast live across the globe on Monday, 26 October at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG) from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan. A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm (MY).

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“Performing on the MTV EMAs will definitely be a big highlight of my year. I’m so excited to be a part of such an incredible show and thrilled to have a couple surprises.” – Tori Kelly

“I can’t wait to get back to Milan and this time I get to play at the MTV EMAs!!! See you soon!” – James Bay

Chart-topping artist and producer Mark Ronson, Ashley Benson of Pretty Little Liarsfame and girl group Fifth Harmony will all present awards on the night. Yesterday, Fifth Harmony also revealed they will perform as part of the 2015 MTV EMAs red carpet pre-show, which will air across the globe before the main event.

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Host Ed Sheeran and co-host Ruby Rose will be taking charge of this year’s MTV EMAs. Voting for all award categories is open on mtvema.com through 25 October at 6:59pm Singapore time.

The talent list is heating up for what is set to be an explosive edition of the MTV EMAs, with Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran & Rudimental, Ellie Goulding, Jason Derulo, twenty one pilots, Martin Garrix and Afrojack already announced as performers.

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About the 2015 MTV EMAs 

The 2015 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE across the globe on Monday, 26 October at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG) from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, in partnership with Expo 2015. A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm (MY). One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels and over 300 digital media properties and platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Fans are invited to participate in the 2015 MTV EMAs campaign using MTV Bump. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2015 MTV EMAs. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visit press.mtvema.com.

About MTV

MTV is the world’s biggest youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of nearly 785 million 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 award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all platforms. For more information about MTV in Asia, visit www.mtvasia.com.