Miley Cyrus To Join The 2013 MTV EMA Party In Amsterdam
THE “2013 MTV EMA” WILL BROADCAST LIVE FROM AMSTERDAM’S ZIGGO DOME ON MONDAY, 11 NOVEMBER AT 3AM (WIB) AND 4AM (SIN/HK/PH/MAL)
LONDON/NEW YORK, 17 OCTOBER 2013 – MTV today confirmed that Miley Cyruswill perform at the “2013 MTV EMA” in Amsterdam, broadcasting live on Monday, 11 November at 3am (WIB) and 4am (SIN/HK/PH/MAL) from the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. Cyrus joins previously announced performers Katy Perry and The Killers, with the evening’s MC Redfoo of LMFAO, backstage host Ariana Grandeand presenter Ron Burgundy of Anchorman 2 (Will Ferrell) also set to appear. MTV will announce additional “2013 MTV EMA” performers and presenters at a later date.
World renowned entertainer and multiplatinum recording artist Miley Cyrus has taken the world by storm, not only dominating the music charts but also pop culture buzz in 2013. It was announced just yesterday that Cyrus’ critically acclaimed new albumBangerz debuted at #1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Chart and the Digital Album Chart in the U.S., in addition to hitting #1 on iTunes in more than 70 countries.Bangerz also debuted at #1 in Canada, Australia, Ireland and the UK, where Cyrus currently has a double #1 with “Wrecking Ball” hitting the top slot on the UK singles chart. Cyrus is nominated in four “2013 MTV EMA” categories, including Best Pop,Best Female, Best Video for “Wrecking Ball” and Best US Act. Her return to the EMA stage will mark her second “MTV EMA” performance to date.
Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead the “2013 MTV EMA”nominations with five nods each, while Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Robin Thicke are each up for four awards. Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Green Day, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Daft Punk, Rudimental, Icona Pop and One Direction are each nominated for three awards. Artists with two EMA nods include Rihanna, Katy Perry, Eminem, Jay Z, Bastille, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Paramore, Rita Ora, Drake, Afrojack, Avicii, Calvin Harris and Iggy Azalea.
The MTV EMA – MTV’s global celebration of the hottest stars in music – recognizes artists from around the world and across genres, and brings together music fans everywhere for a one-of-a-kind experience in the weeks leading up to and at the show. Fans can vote for EMA categories such as Best New, Best Live and more by visiting www.mtvema.com online or http://m.mtvema.com on their mobile phones. Voting for EMA categories is open now until 11:59PM CET on Friday, 8 November 2013.
The “2013 MTV EMA” will air across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels reaching nearly 700 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming and content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV’s more than 200 digital media properties around the world. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the “2013 MTV EMA.” For MTV EMA news and announcements, check out EMA on Facebook or follow us @mtvema. For MTV EMA press materials, please visit press.mtvema.com or follow us @VIMN_PR.