Paramount+ has announced that the two-part docuseries How Music Got Free will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, June 11, and Wednesday, June 12, in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
Alexandria Stapleton directed the series, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival.
The docuseries was executive produced by Marshall “Eminem” Mathers, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Paul Rosenberg, and Steve Stoute and produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television/Telepictures in association with SpringHill, Interscope Films, and Shady Films.
How Music Got Free details the fascinating and often funny inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music during the late 1990s and early 2000s. File-sharing technology, combined with the insatiable demand for new music, created both the means and the motive for millions of young people to participate in outright theft—and be celebrated for it.
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Alexandria Stapleton directed the series, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival.
The docuseries was executive produced by Marshall “Eminem” Mathers, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Paul Rosenberg, and Steve Stoute and produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television/Telepictures in association with SpringHill, Interscope Films, and Shady Films.
How Music Got Free details the fascinating and often funny inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music during the late 1990s and early 2000s. File-sharing technology, combined with the insatiable demand for new music, created both the means and the motive for millions of young people to participate in outright theft—and be celebrated for it.
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- 5/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
How Music Got Free is coming soon to Paramount+.
The two-part documentary, from exec producers Eminem and LeBron James, will debut June 11 in the U.S. and Canada on Paramount+ and the following day in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
The series, which premiered at SXSW earlier this year, “details the fascinating, and often funny, inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music during the late-’90s and early-2000s. File sharing technology, combined with the insatiable demand for new music, created both the means and the motive for millions of young people to participate in outright theft — and be celebrated for it.”
Alexandria Stapleton (Reggie) directs the doc, which is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, James’ SpringHill banner, Interscope Films and Shady Films.
How Music Got Free features interviews with the likes of Eminem, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Jimmy Iovine, Rocsi Diaz,...
The two-part documentary, from exec producers Eminem and LeBron James, will debut June 11 in the U.S. and Canada on Paramount+ and the following day in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy.
The series, which premiered at SXSW earlier this year, “details the fascinating, and often funny, inside story of the technology-driven disruption that changed music during the late-’90s and early-2000s. File sharing technology, combined with the insatiable demand for new music, created both the means and the motive for millions of young people to participate in outright theft — and be celebrated for it.”
Alexandria Stapleton (Reggie) directs the doc, which is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, James’ SpringHill banner, Interscope Films and Shady Films.
How Music Got Free features interviews with the likes of Eminem, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Jimmy Iovine, Rocsi Diaz,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MTV has announced details of the 2024 VMAs which will be aired live around the world on Tuesday, September 10. And the event will be taking place at a new venue. This year’s music ceremony will be the first awards show to take place at the Ubs Arena – a brand new indoor entertainment space located just outside of New York City in Belmont Park, New York. “We’re excited to bring this year’s VMAs to Ubs Arena, one of the country’s newest and most cutting edge venues,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrating one of music’s biggest nights with the incredible, robust New York area fans is something we’ve been looking forward to since the moment last year’s show ended.” The 2024 awards show will be aired live around the world in more than 150 countries.
- 4/24/2024
- TV Insider
Melissa Etheridge in ‘Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken’ (Photo Credit: James Moes / Paramount+)
Grammy winner and activist Melissa Etheridge shares her work with women who are incarcerated in the two-part documentary series Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken. Directed by Brian Morrow and Amy Scott, the documentary series will premiere later this year on Paramount+.
“I’m excited for audiences to join me on this powerful journey and hear these remarkable stories filled with pain and struggle but also hope and healing,” stated Etheridge. “I hope that this docuseries shows viewers the challenges that women face in our prison system while also serving as a resource to those who currently are struggling.”
The docuseries is produced by Jonathan Lynch for Shark Pig Studios, with Etheridge and BMG Films’ Kathy Rivkin Daum and William Kennedy executive producing. Additional executive producers include Deb Klein for Primary Wave Music, and MTV Entertainment...
Grammy winner and activist Melissa Etheridge shares her work with women who are incarcerated in the two-part documentary series Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken. Directed by Brian Morrow and Amy Scott, the documentary series will premiere later this year on Paramount+.
“I’m excited for audiences to join me on this powerful journey and hear these remarkable stories filled with pain and struggle but also hope and healing,” stated Etheridge. “I hope that this docuseries shows viewers the challenges that women face in our prison system while also serving as a resource to those who currently are struggling.”
The docuseries is produced by Jonathan Lynch for Shark Pig Studios, with Etheridge and BMG Films’ Kathy Rivkin Daum and William Kennedy executive producing. Additional executive producers include Deb Klein for Primary Wave Music, and MTV Entertainment...
- 4/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken,” a docuseries focusing on bonds the singer forms with incarcerated women over addiction issues that have affected their lives, will hit Paramount+ later this year, the network announced Thursday.
The two-part series will follow Etheridge as she writes a new song inspired by her communication with five women locked up at a prison in her Kansas hometown, the Topeka Correctional Facility. The anthem she writes for them is inspired by letters coming from the prisoners discussing their issues with substance abuse, among the other things that brought them there — a topic that Etheridge is fully engaged on, having lost her son to opioids in a headline-making tragedy four years ago.
“I’m excited for audiences to join me on this powerful journey and hear these remarkable stories filled with pain and struggle but also hope and healing,” Etheridge said in a statement. “I hope...
The two-part series will follow Etheridge as she writes a new song inspired by her communication with five women locked up at a prison in her Kansas hometown, the Topeka Correctional Facility. The anthem she writes for them is inspired by letters coming from the prisoners discussing their issues with substance abuse, among the other things that brought them there — a topic that Etheridge is fully engaged on, having lost her son to opioids in a headline-making tragedy four years ago.
“I’m excited for audiences to join me on this powerful journey and hear these remarkable stories filled with pain and struggle but also hope and healing,” Etheridge said in a statement. “I hope...
- 4/4/2024
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The MTV Europe Music Awards will take place in Manchester, U.K. this November, the network has confirmed.
The show, which will be held in Manchester venue Co-op Live on Nov. 10, will also mark the awards’ 30th anniversary.
As well as broadcasting on MTV in over 150 countries the EMAs will also be available to watch on Pluto TV and Paramount+.
“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music and chief content officer for music at Paramount+. “With music at the very heart of Manchester’s rich creative heritage, this vibrant city – with the state-of-the-art Co-op Live – will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.”
Last year’s Ema awards were set to be hosted in Paris but were canceled at the last moment “out of an abundance of caution...
The show, which will be held in Manchester venue Co-op Live on Nov. 10, will also mark the awards’ 30th anniversary.
As well as broadcasting on MTV in over 150 countries the EMAs will also be available to watch on Pluto TV and Paramount+.
“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest global music celebrations, bringing together local and international artists to create iconic performances for fans around the world,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music and chief content officer for music at Paramount+. “With music at the very heart of Manchester’s rich creative heritage, this vibrant city – with the state-of-the-art Co-op Live – will guarantee a supercharged 2024 show.”
Last year’s Ema awards were set to be hosted in Paris but were canceled at the last moment “out of an abundance of caution...
- 2/29/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount+ will release J.M. Harper’s documentary “As We Speak: Rap Music on Trial,” which debuted at Sundance, on its streaming platform on Tuesday, February 27 in the U.S. and Canada, IndieWire exclusively shares.
“As We Speak” made its premiere on Monday, January 22 in Park City in the U.S. Documentary competition. As the film is a competition title, it will be available on Sundance’s online streaming platform beginning January 25 for the digital portion of the festival. The film will also be available on February 28 in the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
While “As We Speak” was not a sales title at the fest, Paramount+’s involvement was kept quiet to the general public until its premiere on Monday, January 22. IndieWire, along with the release date, shares new stills from the film, its official key art, and the first trailer, all of which you can see below.
“As We Speak” made its premiere on Monday, January 22 in Park City in the U.S. Documentary competition. As the film is a competition title, it will be available on Sundance’s online streaming platform beginning January 25 for the digital portion of the festival. The film will also be available on February 28 in the UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
While “As We Speak” was not a sales title at the fest, Paramount+’s involvement was kept quiet to the general public until its premiere on Monday, January 22. IndieWire, along with the release date, shares new stills from the film, its official key art, and the first trailer, all of which you can see below.
- 1/24/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
CBS has firmed up its unscripted and specials oversight as Jack Sussman, the Eye net’s exec VP of specials, music, live events and alternative programming, departs next month. Mitch Graham, who has been running unscripted under Sussman, will continue to do so, while Mackenzie Mitchell will head up specials as VP of that division.
Graham will now report directly to CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach, while Mitchell will report to both Reisenbach and Bruce Gillmer, the president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount and the chief content officer, music, at Paramount +.
Reisenbach revealed the new structure in a memo set to go out to staffers on Wednesday afternoon. As part of the change, the specials/alternative group will collectively report to Graham and Mitchell depending on the project.
“This is a storied department and I know both Mackenzie and Mitch will lead the team with distinction,...
Graham will now report directly to CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach, while Mitchell will report to both Reisenbach and Bruce Gillmer, the president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount and the chief content officer, music, at Paramount +.
Reisenbach revealed the new structure in a memo set to go out to staffers on Wednesday afternoon. As part of the change, the specials/alternative group will collectively report to Graham and Mitchell depending on the project.
“This is a storied department and I know both Mackenzie and Mitch will lead the team with distinction,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has unveiled its new structure for unscripted and specials following the departure of Jack Sussman.
Deadline revealed earlier this morning that Sussman, who was EVP, Specials, Music, Live Events and Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment, is stepping down.
In his place, Mitch Graham, as EVP, Alternative, will oversee unscripted and Mackenzie Mitchell will lead its specials team.
Graham, who has overseen the alternative division since 2020, will now report to CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach, and Mitchell, who is VP, Specials, will report to both Reisenbach and Bruce Gillmer, President, Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount +.
Reisenbach laid out the new structure in an internal memo, which you can read below.
She called Sussman a “legend and a friend”.
Amy Reisenbach Note:
Dear Team,
I want to echo what George said in his email earlier today. All of us, and especially me, have been...
Deadline revealed earlier this morning that Sussman, who was EVP, Specials, Music, Live Events and Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment, is stepping down.
In his place, Mitch Graham, as EVP, Alternative, will oversee unscripted and Mackenzie Mitchell will lead its specials team.
Graham, who has overseen the alternative division since 2020, will now report to CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach, and Mitchell, who is VP, Specials, will report to both Reisenbach and Bruce Gillmer, President, Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount +.
Reisenbach laid out the new structure in an internal memo, which you can read below.
She called Sussman a “legend and a friend”.
Amy Reisenbach Note:
Dear Team,
I want to echo what George said in his email earlier today. All of us, and especially me, have been...
- 1/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ has set Tuesday, November 7 as the premiere date for journalist Nick Barili’s new docuseries De La Calle in the U.S. and Canada.
Across 8 episodes, Barili explores Latino urban music from the U.S. to Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Spain and beyond. The series takes a journey into the Latine diaspora to map the evolution of Urbano music and cultures that ignited the musical revolution of Rap, Reggaeton, Bachata, Latin trap, Cumbia and other sounds that influence music and culture worldwide.
Interviewees include Fat Joe, Nore, Residente, Mala Rodriguez, Nicky Jam, Nicki Nicole, Villano Antillano, Sech, Goyo, Nathy Peluso, Santa Fe Klan, Jessie Reyes, Feid, Aleman and Gente De Zona, among others.
“As a first-generation immigrant who learned how to speak English through Hip Hop at Malcolm X Elementary, I grew up straddling two worlds, speaking English at school and Spanish at home,” Barili, the project’s co-creator,...
Across 8 episodes, Barili explores Latino urban music from the U.S. to Panama, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Spain and beyond. The series takes a journey into the Latine diaspora to map the evolution of Urbano music and cultures that ignited the musical revolution of Rap, Reggaeton, Bachata, Latin trap, Cumbia and other sounds that influence music and culture worldwide.
Interviewees include Fat Joe, Nore, Residente, Mala Rodriguez, Nicky Jam, Nicki Nicole, Villano Antillano, Sech, Goyo, Nathy Peluso, Santa Fe Klan, Jessie Reyes, Feid, Aleman and Gente De Zona, among others.
“As a first-generation immigrant who learned how to speak English through Hip Hop at Malcolm X Elementary, I grew up straddling two worlds, speaking English at school and Spanish at home,” Barili, the project’s co-creator,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Paramount+ is hangin’ tough with its latest music documentary.
The streamer has lined up a new feature doc about boy bands such as New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, *Nsync and 98 Degrees that dominated the field in the 90s and early 2000s
The untitled doc has some boy band experience behind it. It is produced by Johnny Wright and Van Toffler.
Wright started out as tour manager for New Kids on the Block before managing Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Toffler, who is CEO of Gunpowder & Sky, which is producing with MTV Entertainment Studios, spent 28 years at MTV, including as President of Viacom Media Networks Music & Logo Group between 2008 and 2016, when it played music videos, many of which were by these artists.
Tamra Davis, who helmed movies such as Billy Madison and Half Baked, will direct.
The doc will dig deep into the love, pain...
The streamer has lined up a new feature doc about boy bands such as New Kids On The Block, Backstreet Boys, *Nsync and 98 Degrees that dominated the field in the 90s and early 2000s
The untitled doc has some boy band experience behind it. It is produced by Johnny Wright and Van Toffler.
Wright started out as tour manager for New Kids on the Block before managing Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. Toffler, who is CEO of Gunpowder & Sky, which is producing with MTV Entertainment Studios, spent 28 years at MTV, including as President of Viacom Media Networks Music & Logo Group between 2008 and 2016, when it played music videos, many of which were by these artists.
Tamra Davis, who helmed movies such as Billy Madison and Half Baked, will direct.
The doc will dig deep into the love, pain...
- 10/2/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Shakira gave a sweeping, dancified career performance at the 2023 MTV VMAs that had everyone at New Jersey's Prudential Center up on their feet. Before accepting her Video Vanguard Award on Sept. 12, the four-time VMA and three-time Grammy winner hit the stage to belt out a medley of hits like "Hips Don't Lie," "She Wolf," "Objection (Tango)," and many more, proving once again why she's more than deserving of this year's honor. The 10-minute performance marked her first time back on the VMAs stage in 17 years.
Shakira's good friend and collaborator Wyclef Jean later presented her with the Vanguard Award before she gave a heartfelt speech, in which she thanked her two kids as well as MTV "for being part of my career since I was 18 years old." The Colombian-born singer, who was nominated in three categories this year - including artist of the year - also dedicated the award to her fans,...
Shakira's good friend and collaborator Wyclef Jean later presented her with the Vanguard Award before she gave a heartfelt speech, in which she thanked her two kids as well as MTV "for being part of my career since I was 18 years old." The Colombian-born singer, who was nominated in three categories this year - including artist of the year - also dedicated the award to her fans,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Shakira has become the first South American artist to receive MTV’s Video Vanguard Award.
Wyclef Jean presented the four-time VMAs winner with the honor Tuesday night, calling her a “musical genius.”
As she took the stage, she first thanked MTV “for being such a big part of my career since I was only 18 years old.”
She continued, “I want to thank people who have played a key role in my visual history. Friends, very dear friends, and creative partners, who I simply can’t live without.” She also showed appreciation for her label “for always supporting my vision,” and the “amazing women who work with me,” who “always help me to push through all my challenges while wearing so many hats.”
Shakira went on to share the love for her parents and children for “cheering me up and for making me feel that mama can do it all.” She...
Wyclef Jean presented the four-time VMAs winner with the honor Tuesday night, calling her a “musical genius.”
As she took the stage, she first thanked MTV “for being such a big part of my career since I was only 18 years old.”
She continued, “I want to thank people who have played a key role in my visual history. Friends, very dear friends, and creative partners, who I simply can’t live without.” She also showed appreciation for her label “for always supporting my vision,” and the “amazing women who work with me,” who “always help me to push through all my challenges while wearing so many hats.”
Shakira went on to share the love for her parents and children for “cheering me up and for making me feel that mama can do it all.” She...
- 9/13/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shakira turned the 2023 MTV VMAs into a family affair on Tuesday night. The 46-year-old singer - who's being honored with the Video Vanguard Award - brought her two sons, Sasha, 8, and Milan, 10, along for her big night. The boys were a true dashing pair, wearing matching gold and black outfits. Shakira shares Sasha and Milan with ex Gerard Piqué.
Related: Relive Shakira's Most Memorable Moments at the VMAs
In addition to her Video Vanguard honor, Shakira - who is already a four-time VMA winner - is also nominated for three awards: artist of the year and best collaboration and best Latin for her hits "Acróstico" and "Tqg" with Karol G.
"Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She's a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music," said Bruce Gillmer,...
Related: Relive Shakira's Most Memorable Moments at the VMAs
In addition to her Video Vanguard honor, Shakira - who is already a four-time VMA winner - is also nominated for three awards: artist of the year and best collaboration and best Latin for her hits "Acróstico" and "Tqg" with Karol G.
"Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She's a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music," said Bruce Gillmer,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Monica Sisavat Solís
- Popsugar.com
The MTV Video Music Awards are set to take place on Tuesday, September 12 live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center. Broadcast of the show will be on MTV at 8 p.m. Et and livestream on the MTV mobile app and MTV.com with a TV everywhere login.
Unimás will also be simulcasting the show in Spanish.
Shakira is set to be honored with the Video Vanguard Award as she also competes for Moon Person trophies in categories like Best Collaboration, Best Latin and Artist of the Year.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion will hit the VMAs stage to perform their new single “Bongos.”
Other performers of the night include Fall Out Boy, Metro Boomin with Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee & Nav, and Peso Pluma are the latest round of performers set for the 2023 VMAs. They join previously announced Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Wayne, Anitta, Doja Cat,...
Unimás will also be simulcasting the show in Spanish.
Shakira is set to be honored with the Video Vanguard Award as she also competes for Moon Person trophies in categories like Best Collaboration, Best Latin and Artist of the Year.
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion will hit the VMAs stage to perform their new single “Bongos.”
Other performers of the night include Fall Out Boy, Metro Boomin with Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee & Nav, and Peso Pluma are the latest round of performers set for the 2023 VMAs. They join previously announced Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Wayne, Anitta, Doja Cat,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Nicki Minaj will perform and serve as emcee at MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards, taking place Tuesday.
Minaj, who is nominated for six VMAs this year, will perform her new single “Last Time I Saw You” as well as announce this year’s performers, presenters and winners. She also will join Lil Wayne, Darryl “Dmc” McDaniels, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL Cool J for a tribute performance to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary that will close out the show.
Last year, she was one of three emcees, along with LL Cool J and Jack Harlow, and received the Video Vanguard Award.
She joins a list of performers that also includes Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Anitta, Tomorrow X Together, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin, Stray Kids, Fall Out Boy, Peso Pluma and Metro Boomin featuring Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie,...
Minaj, who is nominated for six VMAs this year, will perform her new single “Last Time I Saw You” as well as announce this year’s performers, presenters and winners. She also will join Lil Wayne, Darryl “Dmc” McDaniels, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL Cool J for a tribute performance to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary that will close out the show.
Last year, she was one of three emcees, along with LL Cool J and Jack Harlow, and received the Video Vanguard Award.
She joins a list of performers that also includes Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Anitta, Tomorrow X Together, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Måneskin, Stray Kids, Fall Out Boy, Peso Pluma and Metro Boomin featuring Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MTV and TelevisiaUnivision are teaming up for a first-of-its-kind simulcast of the upcoming 2023 VMAs, which will air live in Spanish on UniMás on Tuesday followed by an encore on Univision.
Univision’s Alejandra Espinoza will host live in-show segments throughout the three-hour broadcast, which begins at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Tuesday, Sept. 12 on UniMás. The Univision encore starts at 11:30 p.m.
“We are thrilled to partner with TelevisaUnivision for this groundbreaking partnership as we further expand the ‘VMAs’ worldwide footprint and amplify our massive lineup of international icons to make this year’s show the biggest celebration of global music in MTV history,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount Global.
“We are excited to be the exclusive Spanish-language destination in the U.S. for this year’s VMAs, a celebration of music that will honor Latin artists like never before,...
Univision’s Alejandra Espinoza will host live in-show segments throughout the three-hour broadcast, which begins at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Tuesday, Sept. 12 on UniMás. The Univision encore starts at 11:30 p.m.
“We are thrilled to partner with TelevisaUnivision for this groundbreaking partnership as we further expand the ‘VMAs’ worldwide footprint and amplify our massive lineup of international icons to make this year’s show the biggest celebration of global music in MTV history,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount Global.
“We are excited to be the exclusive Spanish-language destination in the U.S. for this year’s VMAs, a celebration of music that will honor Latin artists like never before,...
- 9/11/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Updated, 8 Am: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have joined the performer lineup at the 2023 VMAs. The two will reunite for a debut performance of their just-released single “Bongos” during the ceremony which will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8Pm Et/Pt.
In 2021, the duo were five-time VMA nominees for their hit single “Wap” including Song of the Summer, Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Hip Hop.
The song made history as the first female rap collaboration to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, then spending four weeks at the top spot as well as being certified platinum 8x in the U.S.
3rd Update, Sept. 8: Fall Out Boy, Metro Boomin with Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee & Nav, and Peso Plum are the latest round of performers set for the 2023 VMAs. They join previously announced Nicki Minaj,...
In 2021, the duo were five-time VMA nominees for their hit single “Wap” including Song of the Summer, Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Hip Hop.
The song made history as the first female rap collaboration to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, then spending four weeks at the top spot as well as being certified platinum 8x in the U.S.
3rd Update, Sept. 8: Fall Out Boy, Metro Boomin with Future, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Swae Lee & Nav, and Peso Plum are the latest round of performers set for the 2023 VMAs. They join previously announced Nicki Minaj,...
- 9/9/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been tapped to receive the Global Icon Award at the 2023 Video Music Awards, where he’ll also perform.
Combs will be honored “for his unparalleled career and continued influence that has achieved unrivaled global success in music and beyond,” MTV said Tuesday.
He’s also vying for four competitive awards this year for his work on “Creepin” (Remix) and “Gotta Move On,” including two for best collaboration along with noms for best rap and best R&b.
This will mark his first VMAs performance since 2005. He first hit the VMA stage in 1997 with a performance of “Mo Money Mo Problems,” followed by his 2002 medley of “Bad Boy for Life,” “Pass the Courvoisier (Part 2)” and “I Need a Girl (Parts 1 & 2).” He hosted the 2005 VMAs, where he performed with Snoop Dogg.
Combs also has won VMAs for best R&b video in 1997 and the viewer’s choice award...
Combs will be honored “for his unparalleled career and continued influence that has achieved unrivaled global success in music and beyond,” MTV said Tuesday.
He’s also vying for four competitive awards this year for his work on “Creepin” (Remix) and “Gotta Move On,” including two for best collaboration along with noms for best rap and best R&b.
This will mark his first VMAs performance since 2005. He first hit the VMA stage in 1997 with a performance of “Mo Money Mo Problems,” followed by his 2002 medley of “Bad Boy for Life,” “Pass the Courvoisier (Part 2)” and “I Need a Girl (Parts 1 & 2).” He hosted the 2005 VMAs, where he performed with Snoop Dogg.
Combs also has won VMAs for best R&b video in 1997 and the viewer’s choice award...
- 9/5/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards next month. Previous recipients include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Missy Elliott.
She will also perform on the VMA stage for the first time in 17 years.
Read More: Shakira’s Bringing Platform Heels Back In Fashion – Recreate Her Look
The Colombian singer has won four VMAs across her career, starting with her win in the International Viewer’s Choice (Latin America North) back in 2000.
This year, she is nominated for four awards: artist of the year, best collaboration and two noms in the best Latin category — for the same Karol G collab, and for her solo single, “Acróstico.”
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to...
She will also perform on the VMA stage for the first time in 17 years.
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The Colombian singer has won four VMAs across her career, starting with her win in the International Viewer’s Choice (Latin America North) back in 2000.
This year, she is nominated for four awards: artist of the year, best collaboration and two noms in the best Latin category — for the same Karol G collab, and for her solo single, “Acróstico.”
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to...
- 8/28/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
On Monday, August 28, MTV announced that its prestigious Video Vanguard Award will go to Shakira, who makes history as the first South American artist to receive the honor. The Colombian singer will accept the award at the MTV Video Music Awards live at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on September 12. This will be her first time performing at the VMAs in 17 years,
Bruce Gillmer, Paramount’s president of music, music talent, programming and events and Paramount+’s chief content officer for music, said in a statement, “Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world and one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music. Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
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Bruce Gillmer, Paramount’s president of music, music talent, programming and events and Paramount+’s chief content officer for music, said in a statement, “Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world and one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music. Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
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- 8/28/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“She-Wolf” singer Shakira will become the first South American artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award live at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
The Grammy winner will accept the award and perform for the first time at the VMAs since 2005 during the 2023 ceremony, set to air live from Newark’s Prudential Center on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt.
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
The four-time VMA winner, who took home her first Moon Person in...
The Grammy winner will accept the award and perform for the first time at the VMAs since 2005 during the 2023 ceremony, set to air live from Newark’s Prudential Center on Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt.
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
The four-time VMA winner, who took home her first Moon Person in...
- 8/28/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Shakira is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV VMAs. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt.
The “Te Felicito” singer is already a four-time VMAs winner and is nominated this year for four Moon Person trophies including Best Collaboration, Best Latin and Artist of the Year.
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
Previous recipients of the special accolade include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez,...
The “Te Felicito” singer is already a four-time VMAs winner and is nominated this year for four Moon Person trophies including Best Collaboration, Best Latin and Artist of the Year.
“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”
Previous recipients of the special accolade include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+’s documentary series I Wanna Rock: The ’80s Metal Dream delves into the world of heavy metal music and gets up close and personal with Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo from Skid Row, Kip Winger from Winger, Dee Snider from Twisted Sister, Janet Gardner from Vixen, and John Corabi from The Scream. Directed by Tyler Meason, the three-part docuseries is set to premiere on July 18, 2023.
Paramount+ offers this description: Hairspray. Spandex. Leather pants. I Wanna Rock: The ’80s Metal Dream follows five young dreamers chasing stardom in the cutthroat world of ’80s metal. Some will succeed, some will fail, but each will make you see an entirely new side of the metal genre.
Ep 101 – “I Wanna Be Somebody”
As ’80s metal sweeps America, five rockers set out to make it in the world of hair spray and spandex. Ep 102 – “Headed for Heartbreak”
Metal has been taken to new heights. As our rockers become stars,...
Paramount+ offers this description: Hairspray. Spandex. Leather pants. I Wanna Rock: The ’80s Metal Dream follows five young dreamers chasing stardom in the cutthroat world of ’80s metal. Some will succeed, some will fail, but each will make you see an entirely new side of the metal genre.
Ep 101 – “I Wanna Be Somebody”
As ’80s metal sweeps America, five rockers set out to make it in the world of hair spray and spandex. Ep 102 – “Headed for Heartbreak”
Metal has been taken to new heights. As our rockers become stars,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Paramount+ has announced an exciting new docuseries with an '80s twist.
I Wanna Rock: '80s Metal Dream will bow on the streaming service on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
"Hairspray. Spandex. Leather pants," the streaming service teases.
"I Wanna Rock: The '80s Metal Dream follows five young dreamers chasing stardom in the cutthroat world of '80s metal. Some will succeed, some will fail, but each will make you see an entirely new side of the metal genre."
It sounds different, right?
MTV Entertainment Studios produce the series in partnership with Gunpowder & Sky. Directed and executive produced by Tyler Measom.
Produced by Van Toffler. Executive produced by David Kennedy, Nick Quested, Rick Krim, Matt Shay, Matt Weaver, Floris Bauer, Barry Barclay, and Joanna Zwickel.
Bruce Gillmer, Michael Maniaci, and Vanessa WhiteWolf executive produce for MTV Entertainment Studios,...
Paramount+ has announced an exciting new docuseries with an '80s twist.
I Wanna Rock: '80s Metal Dream will bow on the streaming service on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
"Hairspray. Spandex. Leather pants," the streaming service teases.
"I Wanna Rock: The '80s Metal Dream follows five young dreamers chasing stardom in the cutthroat world of '80s metal. Some will succeed, some will fail, but each will make you see an entirely new side of the metal genre."
It sounds different, right?
MTV Entertainment Studios produce the series in partnership with Gunpowder & Sky. Directed and executive produced by Tyler Measom.
Produced by Van Toffler. Executive produced by David Kennedy, Nick Quested, Rick Krim, Matt Shay, Matt Weaver, Floris Bauer, Barry Barclay, and Joanna Zwickel.
Bruce Gillmer, Michael Maniaci, and Vanessa WhiteWolf executive produce for MTV Entertainment Studios,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The MTV Video Music Awards have announced when and where they will take place in 2023. The network revealed that the show will remain at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, for the second year in a row and for the third time in five years, and that it will air live on September 12.
Paramount President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events Bruce Gillmer said in a statement, “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs! Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.”
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Prudential Center President Jake Reynolds added, “We are incredibly proud to have the Prudential Center once again serve as the home for the 40th Annual MTV Video Music Awards. All eyes of...
Paramount President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events Bruce Gillmer said in a statement, “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs! Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.”
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Prudential Center President Jake Reynolds added, “We are incredibly proud to have the Prudential Center once again serve as the home for the 40th Annual MTV Video Music Awards. All eyes of...
- 5/23/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
MTV has officially revealed that the highly anticipated 2023 Video Music Awards will make a grand comeback at the renowned Prudential Center in New Jersey on Tuesday, September 12. This marks the third time the event has taken place in the venue in the last five years and will be broadcasted live across more than 150 countries, captivating a worldwide audience of devoted fans. “We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs!” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer of Music at Paramount+. “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.” As always, the show will pay homage to the finest music videos of the previous year, featuring the industry’s most prominent stars’ awe-inspiring performances, memorable tributes,...
- 5/23/2023
- TV Insider
MTV announced today that the 2023 Video Music Awards will air live on MTV on September 12 from New Jersey’s Prudential Center. The event will be seen around the world in more than 150 countries reaching a reported 319 million households.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs!” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.”
Newarks’ mayor Ras J. Baraka also issued a statement.
“Awarding Newark as host city for the 2023 “VMAs” echoes not only our selection by MTV in 2022 and 2019, but also reverberates our city’s historic vibe as a hotbed of musical genius. Starting with America’s first known composer in 1759, through the jazz explosion in the 1920s,...
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs!” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event.”
Newarks’ mayor Ras J. Baraka also issued a statement.
“Awarding Newark as host city for the 2023 “VMAs” echoes not only our selection by MTV in 2022 and 2019, but also reverberates our city’s historic vibe as a hotbed of musical genius. Starting with America’s first known composer in 1759, through the jazz explosion in the 1920s,...
- 5/23/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The time and place for MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards have been set. The VMAs will air live globally on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. Et. The awards show is returning to New Jersey’s Prudential Center, marking the third time in three years the Newark venue has hosted the event.
More than 150 countries will be able to watch live as MTV honors the best music videos of the past year. The network also boasted in its Tuesday announcement that the event will include “unforgettable performances, epic tributes and show-stopping appearances from music’s biggest stars.”
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs!” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events for Paramount and chief content officer of music for Paramount+, said. “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has...
More than 150 countries will be able to watch live as MTV honors the best music videos of the past year. The network also boasted in its Tuesday announcement that the event will include “unforgettable performances, epic tributes and show-stopping appearances from music’s biggest stars.”
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs!” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events for Paramount and chief content officer of music for Paramount+, said. “Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has...
- 5/23/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The MTV Video Music Awards return to New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12, the network announced Tuesday. The show will air live at 8 p.m. Et and Pt.
“Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+.
Last year’s show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, who was honored during the show with the Video Vanguard Award, while the Global Icon Award was given to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Performers for last year’s show included Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Blackpink, Bad Bunny, Anitta, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown and others.
Last year’s winners included Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” for video of the year; Bad Bunny for...
“Celebrating one of our biggest nights in music with the Garden State’s incredible fans has been our goal since last year’s highly successful event,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+.
Last year’s show was hosted by Nicki Minaj, who was honored during the show with the Video Vanguard Award, while the Global Icon Award was given to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Performers for last year’s show included Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Blackpink, Bad Bunny, Anitta, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown and others.
Last year’s winners included Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” for video of the year; Bad Bunny for...
- 5/23/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
After Düsseldorf last year and Budapest in 2021, the MTV EMAs will take place in Paris this year, with Paramount Global bringing the music awards show to the French capital for the first time since 1995.
“The event will take place in Paris, France, and broadcast live on MTV in over 150 countries on Sunday, Nov. 5,” the company said on Thursday.
“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest nights in music globally, and this year we’ll continue its legacy of delivering iconic performances and recognizing music’s brightest stars,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming & events at Paramount and chief content officer, music for Paramount+. “Paris is a culture-rich city celebrated across the world for its incredible music, art and fashion, and at this year’s show we’ll unite massive talent from a local and global level reaching fans everywhere for a supercharged, music experience that only MTV can provide.
“The event will take place in Paris, France, and broadcast live on MTV in over 150 countries on Sunday, Nov. 5,” the company said on Thursday.
“The MTV EMAs is one of the biggest nights in music globally, and this year we’ll continue its legacy of delivering iconic performances and recognizing music’s brightest stars,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming & events at Paramount and chief content officer, music for Paramount+. “Paris is a culture-rich city celebrated across the world for its incredible music, art and fashion, and at this year’s show we’ll unite massive talent from a local and global level reaching fans everywhere for a supercharged, music experience that only MTV can provide.
- 5/11/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Looks like television viewers still enjoy a clip show?
On Monday, MTV announced that ratings for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards saw a significant increase in viewership, both overall and in the key 18-49 demo, compared to the 2022 event.
A total of 2 million people watched the event on its various platforms, a 23% increase over the 1.6 million who checked it out last year. 1.45 million of those viewers were in the demo, a 14% uptick compared to last year’s 1.27 million. And ratings via simulcast went up 3% year over year.
And in case you’re wondering about less meaningful statistics, MTV says these viewers “consumed” a combined 521 million minutes, which is a 5% increase over last year’s 498 million.
There was even an 80% increase in the amount of individual votes for the various awards, to 77.7 million.
These viewership wins come despite the fact that the 2023 awards show was in effect nothing more than a clips episode.
On Monday, MTV announced that ratings for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards saw a significant increase in viewership, both overall and in the key 18-49 demo, compared to the 2022 event.
A total of 2 million people watched the event on its various platforms, a 23% increase over the 1.6 million who checked it out last year. 1.45 million of those viewers were in the demo, a 14% uptick compared to last year’s 1.27 million. And ratings via simulcast went up 3% year over year.
And in case you’re wondering about less meaningful statistics, MTV says these viewers “consumed” a combined 521 million minutes, which is a 5% increase over last year’s 498 million.
There was even an 80% increase in the amount of individual votes for the various awards, to 77.7 million.
These viewership wins come despite the fact that the 2023 awards show was in effect nothing more than a clips episode.
- 5/9/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Updated: The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards managed to see an uptick in viewers compared to last year despite a few last minute hiccups.
Just one day after Drew Barrymore pulled out as host of the awards show in support of striking writers, MTV pivoted away from a live event in favor of a pre-taped show for its annual awards. Still, the show was watched by 1.8M people on Sunday across simulcasts, which is a 9% increase compared to the 2022 show, according to Nielsen data.
The ceremony was also up among viewers in the ad friendly 18-49 demographic. This year, the telecast received a 1.28 rating, up from the 1.27 it earned the year prior.
Paramount also says that the show’s “total minutes consumed” tallied 516M. That’s a 5% increase from last year’s 493M.
“The team and I are proud to have successfully pivoted and delivered on what our fans have come...
Just one day after Drew Barrymore pulled out as host of the awards show in support of striking writers, MTV pivoted away from a live event in favor of a pre-taped show for its annual awards. Still, the show was watched by 1.8M people on Sunday across simulcasts, which is a 9% increase compared to the 2022 show, according to Nielsen data.
The ceremony was also up among viewers in the ad friendly 18-49 demographic. This year, the telecast received a 1.28 rating, up from the 1.27 it earned the year prior.
Paramount also says that the show’s “total minutes consumed” tallied 516M. That’s a 5% increase from last year’s 493M.
“The team and I are proud to have successfully pivoted and delivered on what our fans have come...
- 5/9/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Last night saw the broadcast of the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. However, it would not be a usual broadcast with a live taping. Due to the current unrest of the Writer’s Guild strike, many attendees had chosen not to participate in solidarity with the ongoing protest. This prompted the once music-centric channel to air a pre-taped special.
Bruce Gillmer, the President of programming at Paramount Global and EP on the award show, stated, “As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peeks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year.
Bruce Gillmer, the President of programming at Paramount Global and EP on the award show, stated, “As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peeks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year.
- 5/8/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards featured merely a handful of explicit references to the ongoing writers strike but the non-live event clearly looked different.
The show featured numerous pretaped segments and acceptance speeches and clips both from upcoming movies and TV shows and previous editions of the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Additionally the show, awards categories and nominees and winners were announced via a voiceover, which initially referred to the event as the “2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards special.”
Host Drew Barrymore, who announced Wednesday that she wouldn’t be hosting this year’s edition of the awards in person out of solidarity with the striking writers, appeared in a couple of pretaped sketches near the top of the show, filmed before she withdrew from her role as live emcee.
Barrymore kicked off the show in a pretaped opening inspired by her 1999 movie Never Been Kissed, dressed as her Josie Geller character in her ’80s,...
The show featured numerous pretaped segments and acceptance speeches and clips both from upcoming movies and TV shows and previous editions of the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Additionally the show, awards categories and nominees and winners were announced via a voiceover, which initially referred to the event as the “2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards special.”
Host Drew Barrymore, who announced Wednesday that she wouldn’t be hosting this year’s edition of the awards in person out of solidarity with the striking writers, appeared in a couple of pretaped sketches near the top of the show, filmed before she withdrew from her role as live emcee.
Barrymore kicked off the show in a pretaped opening inspired by her 1999 movie Never Been Kissed, dressed as her Josie Geller character in her ’80s,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards were presented on Sunday night, May 7, during a ceremony that had been scheduled to take place at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, California, before the Writers Guild of America strike forced the show to switch gears. But a modified ceremony still took place honoring the best achievements in media as voted on by fans online. Scroll down for the complete list of winners in all categories.
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“The Last of Us” and “Stranger Things” were the top nominees going into this event with seven bids apiece. Both were nominated for Best Show, a category “Stranger Things” had won twice before. Rounding out the nominees in that top category were “The White Lotus,” “Wednesday,” “Wolf Pack,” “Yellowstone,” and “Yellowjackets.”
But of course the MTV Movie and TV Awards used to be just the MTV Movie Awards,...
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“The Last of Us” and “Stranger Things” were the top nominees going into this event with seven bids apiece. Both were nominated for Best Show, a category “Stranger Things” had won twice before. Rounding out the nominees in that top category were “The White Lotus,” “Wednesday,” “Wolf Pack,” “Yellowstone,” and “Yellowjackets.”
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- 5/8/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The MTV Movie & TV Awards were forced to morph into what largely amounted to a clip show on Sunday as host Drew Barrymore had pulled out in solidarity with the WGA, and MTV scuttled plans for red carpet interviews and an in-person ceremony in order to to avoid run-ins with picketers (and lack of talent willing to show up).
The show that aired was largely made up of clips of memorable moments from past MTV Movie Awards ceremonies — everything from Jim Carrey accepting his award as Jim Morrison to Sacha Baron Cohen landing crotch-first into Eminem’s face after a “stunt gone wrong.” They even played Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg’s performance of “California Girl” from the 2010 show in full, just to fill some time.
As for the awards themselves, nominees from each category were called and the winner then accepted in the form of a pre-recorded message. The...
The show that aired was largely made up of clips of memorable moments from past MTV Movie Awards ceremonies — everything from Jim Carrey accepting his award as Jim Morrison to Sacha Baron Cohen landing crotch-first into Eminem’s face after a “stunt gone wrong.” They even played Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg’s performance of “California Girl” from the 2010 show in full, just to fill some time.
As for the awards themselves, nominees from each category were called and the winner then accepted in the form of a pre-recorded message. The...
- 5/8/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
The MTV Movie & TV Awards faced a series of roadblocks this year due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. While the awards show was set to broadcast live on Sunday, it was announced that due to the strike, the network would air a pre-taped special as several attendees announced they were pulling out of the show.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount Global, and an...
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount Global, and an...
- 5/7/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
The show will go on for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, but the award show will no longer be live. On May 5, MTV confirmed the planned telecast would pivot from a live show at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA, to pretaped acceptance speeches and comedy skits after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced plans to picket the event. The WGA is currently on strike as its members fight for fair wages.
"As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards' show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we're pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peeks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year," Bruce Gillmer,...
"As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards' show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we're pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peeks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year," Bruce Gillmer,...
- 5/6/2023
- by Lindsay Kimble
- Popsugar.com
After losing host Drew Barrymore and much of its announced presenters due to the ongoing writers strike, the MTV Movie & TV Awards announced Friday it would no longer broadcast live this weekend, opting instead for a pre-taped special.
Just days before the May 7 event, Barrymore withdrew from the MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. On Friday, the WGA announced plans to picket outside of Los Angeles’ Barker Hangar, where the event was to be held.
Soon after, presenters and nominees like Jamie Lee Curtis...
Just days before the May 7 event, Barrymore withdrew from the MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America. On Friday, the WGA announced plans to picket outside of Los Angeles’ Barker Hangar, where the event was to be held.
Soon after, presenters and nominees like Jamie Lee Curtis...
- 5/6/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The MTV Movie & TV Awards will no longer be held live amid the ongoing writers’ strike, instead pivoting to a pre-taped ceremony that will air Sunday. The network announced the news Friday as the writers’ strike, which officially began Tuesday, continues in Los Angeles and New York City, after a breakdown in talks with studios and streaming services.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honour the best of film and TV over the past year,” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount Global, and executive producer...
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honour the best of film and TV over the past year,” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount Global, and executive producer...
- 5/6/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards will pivot from a live ceremony to a pre-taped show that will air Sunday.
The show changes announced Friday came hours after the Writers Guild of America said it had planned to picket outside of the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where the awards had been scheduled to be presented in front of a live audience. The WGA has since canceled its intentions to demonstrate.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peeks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” Bruce Gillmer, executive producer...
The show changes announced Friday came hours after the Writers Guild of America said it had planned to picket outside of the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, where the awards had been scheduled to be presented in front of a live audience. The WGA has since canceled its intentions to demonstrate.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peeks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” Bruce Gillmer, executive producer...
- 5/6/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The MTV Movie & TV Awards will no longer be live: Plans for a live ceremony this Sunday have been shelved and replaced by a pre-taped broadcast in light of the Hollywood writers’ strike, TVLine has learned.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as...
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as...
- 5/6/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
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The MTV Movie and TV Awards will still be happening live this coming Sunday. But due to the ongoing WGA strike, it will be taking a different format than previous years, TheWrap can confirm.
Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events at Paramount Global, and an executive producer of the MTV Movie & TV Awards said in a statement, “As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film...
The MTV Movie and TV Awards will still be happening live this coming Sunday. But due to the ongoing WGA strike, it will be taking a different format than previous years, TheWrap can confirm.
Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events at Paramount Global, and an executive producer of the MTV Movie & TV Awards said in a statement, “As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film...
- 5/6/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Add MTV Movie & TV Awards to the list as the latest to be affected by the WGA strike.
Just one day after Drew Barrymore pulled out as host of the awards show in support of striking writers, MTV has pivoted away from a live event and putting together a pre-taped show for its annual awards.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events at Paramount Global, and an executive producer of...
Just one day after Drew Barrymore pulled out as host of the awards show in support of striking writers, MTV has pivoted away from a live event and putting together a pre-taped show for its annual awards.
“As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events at Paramount Global, and an executive producer of...
- 5/6/2023
- by Denise Petski and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America announced on Friday that it will picket the MTV Movie and TV Awards at 5 p.m. Pt on Sunday, May 7 at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, the venue of the show.
Red carpet arrivals had already been had canceled by MTV in an attempt to keep away picketers.
Drew Barrymore, who was set to host the awards show, previously announced she was dropping out in solidarity with the striking writers.
“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement issued on Thursday. “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me.
Red carpet arrivals had already been had canceled by MTV in an attempt to keep away picketers.
Drew Barrymore, who was set to host the awards show, previously announced she was dropping out in solidarity with the striking writers.
“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement issued on Thursday. “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me.
- 5/5/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Updated: The MTV Movie & TV Awards will no longer be live on Sunday, as the show pivots to a pre-tape in light of the writers strike. “As we carefully navigate how best to deliver the fan first awards’ show we envisioned that our team has worked so hard to create, we’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight as we honor the best of film and TV over the past year,” said Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events at Paramount Global, and an executive producer of the MTV Movie & TV Awards, in a statement.
The decision to pivot to a pre-tape came as attendees began to go public that they would no longer attend. That included presenter Jamie Lee Curtis,...
The decision to pivot to a pre-tape came as attendees began to go public that they would no longer attend. That included presenter Jamie Lee Curtis,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Update 2:15 Pm: The WGA on Friday afternoon announced that they will be picketing the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday, which are being produced under WGA contract. That means that talent planning to attend would likely have to cross a picket line.
Previous: The MTV Movie & TV Awards are still slated to take place this Sunday but the show will look different than usual.
The first major awards show after WGA and Apmtp could not agree on a new contract and writers went on strike, the MTV Movie & TV Awards is going hostless after Drew Barrymore dropped out yesterday in support of striking writers.
There are no known plans of the WGA picketing the event, which will be held at the Los Angeles’ Barker Hangar. Even if that does not happen, a large portion of talent who had been invited to attend — both as presenters and nominees — have pulled out,...
Previous: The MTV Movie & TV Awards are still slated to take place this Sunday but the show will look different than usual.
The first major awards show after WGA and Apmtp could not agree on a new contract and writers went on strike, the MTV Movie & TV Awards is going hostless after Drew Barrymore dropped out yesterday in support of striking writers.
There are no known plans of the WGA picketing the event, which will be held at the Los Angeles’ Barker Hangar. Even if that does not happen, a large portion of talent who had been invited to attend — both as presenters and nominees — have pulled out,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Drew Barrymore has pulled out of hosting the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards just days ahead of the live show.
The TV personality made the decision to step down in support of the Hollywood writers’ strike, however, she remains on good terms with MTV as she agreed upon returning as host for the 2024 awards show.
Nonetheless, Sunday’s upcoming show must go on, and will do so hostless, MTV confirmed to Variety on Thursday. Producers have been busy making changes to the live ceremony- part of their strike contingency plans- such as taking away the pre-show red carpet, including interviews with the stars.
“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement obtained by the outlet. “Everything we celebrate and honour about movies and television is born out of their creation.
The TV personality made the decision to step down in support of the Hollywood writers’ strike, however, she remains on good terms with MTV as she agreed upon returning as host for the 2024 awards show.
Nonetheless, Sunday’s upcoming show must go on, and will do so hostless, MTV confirmed to Variety on Thursday. Producers have been busy making changes to the live ceremony- part of their strike contingency plans- such as taking away the pre-show red carpet, including interviews with the stars.
“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement obtained by the outlet. “Everything we celebrate and honour about movies and television is born out of their creation.
- 5/4/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Drew Barrymore announced on Wednesday that she will no longer host the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards this weekend in a show of solidarity with Writers Guild of America members currently on strike. Barrymore will instead host hte 2024 MTV Movie & TV Awards ceremony next year.
“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement first provided to Variety. “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me. I thank MTV, who has truly been some of the best partners I have ever worked with. And I can’t wait to be a part of this next year,...
“I have listened to the writers, and in order to truly respect them, I will pivot from hosting the MTV Movie & TV Awards live in solidarity with the strike,” Barrymore said in a statement first provided to Variety. “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home and hope you will join me. I thank MTV, who has truly been some of the best partners I have ever worked with. And I can’t wait to be a part of this next year,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
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