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| HEIDI KLUM |
Lagos| Nigeria, 27 September 2012: MTV has
announced that Heidi Klum, one of the world’s most renowned
supermodels and superstars, will host the “2012 MTV EMA”. The
multi-talented and multi-tasking entertainer and entrepreneur – whose accolades
run the range from fashion guru to executive producer of a hit reality
franchise – will be bringing her hosting A-game to the 19th annual
awards show being held in Frankfurt’s historic Festhalle.
The “2012 MTV EMA” will broadcast on MTV channels around
the world including MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Sunday 11 November at
22:00 CAT and on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on Monday 12 November at
21:00 CAT.
“I’m honoured to host the ‘2012 MTV EMA’ on its return to my
home country of Germany,” said Klum, a native of Bergisch Gladbach,
just two hours outside of Frankfurt. “The MTV EMA is one of the biggest
nights in global music, fashion and culture, and I’m thrilled to play a part in
bringing this one-of-a-kind show to audiences all over the world. We’re
going to have a blast!”
“Heidi is absolutely one of the most successful and recognizable
multimedia stars on the planet," said Bruce Gillmer, Executive
Vice President of Talent and Music Programming/Events, Viacom International
Media Networks. "She is very clearly the best choice to helm the '2012 MTV
EMA' in Frankfurt, and we're looking forward to showcasing her incredible
talent within the extremely dynamic EMA environment. It's certain to be an
unforgettable night."
As previously announced, Rihanna and Taylor
Swift top the list of the “2012 MTV EMA” nominees with six and five
nods, respectively, with Justin Bieber and Katy
Perry following closely behind with four nominations each. Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, fun., Lana Del Rey, Nicki Minaj, Jay
Z and Kanye
West each received three EMA
nominations, while Green Day, Gotye, Pitbull, Rita Ora, Flo
Rida, Muse, Arctic Monkeys, Jack White and One
Direction are up for two awards.
Africa’s hottest contemporary artists are also in the frame for
an EMA award, as Sarkodie, Camp Mulla, Wizkid, Mi Casa and
D'Banj fight it out for a slot in the Worldwide Act category,
where they will compete against their peers in India and the Middle East (from
Monday 15 October). The final Worldwide Act nominees
from each region (Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia Pacific and
Africa/India/Middle East) will be announced the week of 30 October and the
winner will be named at the show in Frankfurt.
MTV will announce EMA performers and presenters at a later date.
For all MTV EMA news and announcements, check out EMA
on Facebook, follow us @mtvema or
download the MTV EMA app for free at the iTunes store. For MTV EMA
press materials, please visit press.mtvema.com
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