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MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced that Jessie J, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande will hit the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards” stage on Monday, 25 August at 8am (WIB) and 9am (SG/MAL/PH) to perform their hit song “Bang, Bang” for the first time ever. The trio will open the show with a powerhouse performance that is sure to get the night off to a great start. Critically acclaimed, singer-songwriter, “MTV Artist to Watch” alum and 2014 “mtvU Woodies” festival performer, Sam Smith will make his U.S. award show performance debut during the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards”.
THE 2014 “MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” TO OPEN WITH A BANG….BANG ON MONDAY, 25 AUGUST AT 8AM (WIB) AND 9AM (SG/MAL/PH) LIVE FROM THE FORUM IN INGLEWOOD, CA
Jessie J, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande to Perform Hit Single For The First Time
“MTV Artist to Watch” and British Sensation Sam Smith to Make His U.S. Award Show Performance Debut
Multi-platinum Singer-Songwriter Gwen Stefani and Superstar Kim Kardashian Confirmed to Present
MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced that Jessie J, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande will hit the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards” stage on Monday, 25 August at 8am (WIB) and 9am (SG/MAL/PH) to perform their hit song “Bang, Bang” for the first time ever. The trio will open the show with a powerhouse performance that is sure to get the night off to a great start. Critically acclaimed, singer-songwriter, “MTV Artist to Watch” alum and 2014 “mtvU Woodies” festival performer, Sam Smith will make his U.S. award show performance debut during the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards”. Jessie J and Sam Smith join previously announced performers Usher, Ariana Grande, 5 Seconds of Summer, Maroon 5, Iggy Azalea, BEYONCÉ, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift. Recently announced presenters include Gwen Stefani, Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, Lorde, Taylor Schilling, Laverne Cox and Uzo Aduba, Dylan O’Brien, Nina Dobrev, Jason Derulo and Trey Songz.
“When I was the VMA House Artist in 2011 I had a broken foot and I sat on the side stage dreaming about being on that main stage,” said Jessie J. “So when I say that this performance is a dream come true for me, I truly mean it. And to be able to share this moment with superstars like Ariana and Nicki, it’s going to be such an amazing night!”
Immediately following the performance of “Bang, Bang” on the VMA stage, the music video will premiere globally across MTV’s online platforms around the world. Watch it at BangBang.mtv.com.
Jessie J’s debut album, Who You Are [LAVA], marked the debut of a global icon when it reached #1 and was certified multi-platinum in over 15 countries. She has sold over 3 million albums and 20 million singles worldwide to date. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist was also the 2012 London Olympic Games Ambassador. Her smash “Price Tag” reached #1 in 18 major territories. Who You Are also yielded an astonishing six Top 10 singles including the hit“Domino.” Among other accolades, Jessie J was the recipient of the 2011 Critics Choice BRIT Award and the BBC’s Sound of 2011 honor.
With his soulful sound and passionate vocals, Sam Smith has taken the music world by storm with his hits including “Stay With Me” and “Leave Your Lover” and is certain to deliver a powerful first-time VMA performance that will leave the audience wanting more.
“I have watched the VMAs every year since I was a kid,” said Sam Smith. I am so insanely nervous but also so honoured to be performing. This truly is a pinch yourself moment for me.”
Nominated in this year’s “Artist to Watch” category, Sam Smith will also vie for the “Best Male Video” during the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Smith recently made U.S. pop music history with his debut album, In The Lonely Hour, selling more copies in its first week of release than any other debut album by a UK male artist in the 23-year history of Soundscan. Beginning in September, he will embark on his second sold-out North American tour.
Additionally, VMA Nominee and music phenomenon Lorde, multi-platinum artist Demi Lovato, Taylor Schilling, Laverne Cox and Uzo Aduba from the cast of “Orange is the New Black,” Dylan O’Brien from the forthcoming “Maze Runner” and from MTV’s hit series “Teen Wolf,” “Vampire Diaries’” actress Nina Dobrev, pop singer Jason Derulo and R&B crooner Trey Songz have been confirmed as presenters at the biggest, loudest, and at times most controversial, celebration of music of the year, the “MTV Video Music Awards.” To keep the live crowd moving throughout the night, DJ Mustard will serve as the House DJ.
DJ Mustard, born Dijon McFarlane, is a DJ and producer. The Los Angeles-born native has coined the “ratchet” sound, bringing a hot, new and different sound to hip-hop. In just three years, Mustard constructed a registry of hits for the likes of Tyga (“Rack City”), 2 Chainz (“I’m Different”), Young Jeezy (“R.I.P.”), Kid Ink (“Show Me”), Y.G. (“My HItta”), and nabbed collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, T-Pain, Trey Songz, and more. Mustard executive produced YG’s debut album “My Krazy Life” which peaked #2 on Billboard 200, #1 R&B/Hip-Hop, & #1 Rap charts. His debut album 10 Summers will be available at digital retailers worldwide beginning 25 August.
For additional information on all 2014 “MTV Video Music Award” performers and nominees, please visit vma.mtv.com.
MTV Video Music Awards
The 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” delivered big, with the award show ranking as cable’s #1 entertainment telecast of the year among P12-34 at the time. The first-ever award show to be broadcast live from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the VMAs garnered a total audience of 10.1 million viewers, a 66 percent increase versus 2012, and the ratings jumped 47 percent compared to the previous year’s telecast, delivering a strong 7.8 P12-34 rating. The encore presentation of the show on MTV earned an additional 2.8 million total viewers, amounting to 12.9 million total viewers across both airings on MTV. Ratings for the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show” increased 100 percent compared to the previous year with P12-34 and garnered a 3.6 rating among that demographic, and total viewers grew a whopping 119 percent with 4.6 million tuning in.* Additionally, the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” aired across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels and enjoyed a double-digit ratings increase year over year in key international markets such as the UK, Australia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Argentina and more.
The 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” shattered previous records across MTV’s web, mobile and social channels at the time ranking as the biggest VMA day in history in terms of total visitors, page views and streams. More than 4 million fans visited VMA content on MTV.com, mobile web and MTV app generating more than 15 million total streams – five times higher than the previous year’s show day – with the live stream portion now ranking as the biggest in Viacom’s history. MTV mobile saw its biggest day ever with more than 2 million visitors, 6 million page views and 1.8 million streams. During the two-hour telecast, social media exploded as fans passionately reacted to the performances and winners generating 120 national and worldwide trending topics on twitter, and 1.2 million Instagram likes. Additionally, MTV launched a successful cross platform social communications campaign to build anticipation for the show entitled #RoadToTheVMAs, which featured the Moonman in a myriad of iconic locations, events and with various artists and celebrities throughout Brooklyn and NYC. The campaign garnered more than 100 million social media impressions, including over half a million likes on Instagram, nearly 60 million impressions on Twitter, more than 40 million impressions on Facebook and over 1.2 million impressions on Tumblr.
Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards.” Amy Doyle, Garrett English and Dave Sirulnick are Executive Producers. Joanna Bomberg, Jen Jones and Lee Lodge are Co-Executive Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Wendy Plaut is Celebrity Talent Executive.
Official U.S. sponsors of the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards” include 5® GUM, Caress® Body Wash, CLEAN & CLEAR®, Degree Women®, Kia Motors, Pepsi®, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, truth® and TRESemmé®.
*Source: Nielsen. Live+SD. P12-34, unless noted. Ranked on 000s. Entertainment = excludes sports. Telecast rank dates: 12/31/12-8/25/13.
