http://mtvpress.com/press MTV press releases. en tamika.young@mtvstaff.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-17T14:46:24+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/frank_ocean_and_beck_top_nominations_for_o_music_awards http://mtvpress.com/press/release/frank_ocean_and_beck_top_nominations_for_o_music_awards#When:14:46:24Z Pussy Riot, Macklemore, Miranda Lambert and CrowdSYNC Vie For Honors in 17 New and Returning Categories Celebrating The Convergence of Music, Technology & Fans Voting Begins Today on OMusicAwards.com 24-Hour Award Show Will Livestream on June 19th at 7pm ET/4pm PT   MTV, VH1 and CMT today announced the categories and nominees for the fourth cycle of its groundbreaking O Music Awards, which returns on June 19th at 7pm ET/4pm PT for a 24-hour livestreamed party to celebrate and honor the artists, innovators and fans that are impacting music, technology and counter culture. Voting began today at 7am ET on OMusicAwards.com. O Music Award categories epitomize the...read more MTV, Music, 2013-05-17T14:46:24+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/mtv_vh1_and_cmt_bring_hangout_music_fest_to_the_masses_with_multiscreen_per http://mtvpress.com/press/release/mtv_vh1_and_cmt_bring_hangout_music_fest_to_the_masses_with_multiscreen_per#When:14:35:05Z Music and Celebrity Correspondents to Include Vinny Guadagnino, Dillon Francis, Chrissy Teigen, Katherine Webb, and iJustine Fans Can Livestream the Fest at Hangout.MTV.com on May 17, 18 and 19 Viacom and Pizza Hut’s “Discover Great” Program Kicks Off at Festival to Cover Weekend’s Hottest Artists   MTV, VH1 and CMT will today begin an unmatched multiscreen live performance and news coverage of Hangout Music Festival, including a livestream of the entire event at HangOut.MTV.com, as well as television updates and highlights across MTV, VH1, CMT, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, VH1 Classic, CMT Pure and Palladia. MTV/VH1/CMT’s various news...read more MTV, Music, Shows, 2013-05-17T14:35:05+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/mtv_to_air_romantic_comedy_block_for_a_rom_com_marathom http://mtvpress.com/press/release/mtv_to_air_romantic_comedy_block_for_a_rom_com_marathom#When:17:42:30Z Also Four Original “Girl Code” Episodes To Air TWEET IT: Relax this Sunday & have a romantic day with @MTV as they air a #RomComMarathom hosted by @NikkiGlaser & @Saraschaefer1 starting at 12pm Santa Monica, CA (May 15, 2013)— MTV is airing is airing a romantic comedy block for a “Rom Com Marathom” this Sunday, May 19 beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT, hosted by Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer from the networks “Nikki & Sara LIVE.” Ladies can kick back and tune-in as MTV airs fan-favorite romantic comedies including, the network premiere of “50 First Dates” starring Adam Sandler and Drew...read more MTV, 2013-05-15T17:42:30+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/the_alectrix http://mtvpress.com/press/release/the_alectrix#When:17:12:15Z All Girl-Band “The Alectrix” Strive for Their Big Break on Tuesday, June 4 at 11PM ET/PT “South of Heaven” Opens the Door to Some Saucy Sisterhood in Texas this Fall New York, NY (May 14, 2013) – MTV announced two new series documenting young women in the process of following their heart’s desire. On Tuesday, June 4 at 11:00PM ET/PT, “The Alectrix” will showcase an all-girl pop-music group fearlessly seeking a fresh start under the guidance of music mogul, Joe Simpson.  The girl power will continue this fall as a group of fun loving girlfriends who work at the best little honky tonk...read more MTV, The Alectrix , 2013-05-14T17:12:15+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/girl_code http://mtvpress.com/press/release/girl_code#When:15:09:44Z Fans Treated to Special Sunday Night Celebration of “Girl Code” with Four New Episodes Airing Back-to-Back on Sunday, May 19 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. TWEET IT: @MTV’s @GirlCode doubles up with two all-new episode airing on Tuesdays starting tomorrow at 9:30pm & 10:30pm ET/PT Santa Monica, CA (May 13, 2013)- MTV announced today that its giving viewers more “Girl Code” on Tuesday nights, with new episodes airing each week before and after the hit, scripted comedy series “Awkward.”  Starting tomorrow night, “Girl Code” will air at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT and again at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, followed...read more MTV, Girl Code, 2013-05-13T15:09:44+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/electro_pop_duo_3oh3_tapped_as_guest_music_supervisors_on_mtvs_the_real_wor http://mtvpress.com/press/release/electro_pop_duo_3oh3_tapped_as_guest_music_supervisors_on_mtvs_the_real_wor#When:21:39:40Z 3OH!3 To Personally Select Songs From Swing Hero, Wuki And Many More MTV today announced that electro-pop duo group 3OH!3 will serve as the latest guest music supervisors for the network as they personally select songs for the May 15 episode of “The Real World: Portland” airing at 10 p.m. ET/PT.  In the eighth episode of the season, Nia loses a fight with a sex toy; Jessica and Nia confront Averey and the chaos that ensues afterwards doesn’t end until Johnny’s pants hit the floor. Meanwhile, after slacking on her job, Nia gets fired. 3OH!3 selected songs for pivotal scenes throughout the episode. ...read more MTV, Shows, The Real World: Portland, 2013-05-09T21:39:40+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/mtv_star_trek_into_darkeness_exclusive_clip http://mtvpress.com/press/release/mtv_star_trek_into_darkeness_exclusive_clip#When:17:37:54Z J.J. ABRAMS, CHRIS PINE, ZACHARY QUINTO, ZOE SALDANA AND BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TO PERSONALLY INTRODUCE CLIP AND SIT FOR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MTV NEWS DURING “MTV FIRST: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” New York, NY (May 3, 2013) – MTV today announced that J.J. Abrams, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana and Benedict Cumberbatch will appear on-air to debut an exclusive clip from Paramount Pictures’ upcoming and highly-anticipated sequel “Star Trek Into Darkness” on Wednesday, May 8 during “MTV First: Star Trek Into Darkness.” Beginning at 7:56 p.m. ET on MTV, the cast will be joined by MTV News’ Josh Horowitz to personally introduce the...read more MTV, MTV News, 2013-05-03T17:37:54+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/random_acts_of_mtvu http://mtvpress.com/press/release/random_acts_of_mtvu#When:16:06:42Z Students Across the Country Surprised with Gifts Ranging from $24,000 in Tuition Funding to VIP Passes to See Their Favorite Artists New York, NY (May 2, 2013) – MTV, MTV2 and mtvU today announced that the networks are teaming with Usher, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Nick Cannon and Darren Criss to surprise several worthy students across the country with a kind gesture, or “Random Act of mtvU,” to celebrate the end of the school year. Starting Monday, May 6, and premiering throughout that week, MTV, MTV2 and mtvU will air segments in which hardworking, civic-minded students are surprised with appearances, grants and gifts from the networks and some of the biggest celebrities...read more MTV, MTV2, mtvU, Activism, Digital, Music, 2013-05-02T16:06:42+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/tegan_and_sara_awkward_guest_music_supervisors http://mtvpress.com/press/release/tegan_and_sara_awkward_guest_music_supervisors#When:15:21:39Z Check Out their Song Choices on Next Week’s Episode of “Awkward” Airing Tuesday, May 7 at 10:00 P.M.  ET/PT NEW YORK, NY (May 2, 2013)—MTV announced today that pop duo "Tegan and Sara"  will serve up the soundtrack as guest music supervisors for next week’s episode of "Awkward" when Matty moves in with the Hamiltons and Jenna discovers that cohabitation may be more than she bargained for.  For a sneak peek of the episode, click here and to check out the inside scoop from Tegan and Sara on their role, click here.   Tegan and Sara Quin released their first...read more MTV, Shows, Awkward, 2013-05-02T15:21:39+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/o_music_awards_returns http://mtvpress.com/press/release/o_music_awards_returns#When:23:01:29Z New Award Categories to Include “Next Big Scene,” “Most Inspiring Fan Outreach,” and “Analog Genius” Epic Award Show Celebrating Music & Counter Culture Will Livestream on June 19th at 7pm ET/4pm PT Tweet the News: .@OMusicAwards is back on June 19th for a 24 hour "Live Music Day" across the country, a drum-a-thon & a make a band famous opp. #OMusicAwards New York, May 01, 2013 – MTV/VH1/CMT today announced its disruptive and groundbreaking O Music Awards will return for its fourth cycle on June 19th at 7pm ET/4pm PT to honor the artists, innovators and fans that are impacting music and counter...read more MTV, Digital, Music, 2013-05-01T23:01:29+00:00