SINGAPORE, 1 OCTOBER 2015 – MTV today confirmed that global superstar Ed Sheeran will be hosting the 2015 MTV EMAs in Milan, Italy on Monday, 26 October at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG). Ed announced his hosting duties on his Twitter account last night, hinting that he would be joined by a partner in crime. Shortly after, Australian-born, LA-based actress Ruby Rose dropped news on her Instagram account that she’ll join Ed as co-host of one of the biggest global music events of the year.
Ed and Ruby will lead what is set to be an explosive edition of the MTV EMAs as it broadcasts live across the globe on Monday, 26 October at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG) from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan. A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm (MY). Voting for all award categories is open on mtvema.com through 25 October at 6:59pm Singapore time.
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About the 2015 MTV EMAs
The 2015 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE across the globe on Monday, 26 October at 3am (TH/WIB) and 4am (MY/PH/SG) from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, in partnership with Expo 2015. A repeat telecast will air on the same day at 8pm (TH/WIB), 9pm (PH/SG), and 10pm (MY). One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network of more than 60 channels and over 300 digital media properties and platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Fans are invited to participate in the 2015 MTV EMAs campaign using MTV Bump. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2015 MTV EMAs. For MTV EMA news, updates and press materials please visit press.mtvema.com.
About MTV
MTV is the world’s biggest youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of nearly 785 million households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all platforms. For more information about MTV in Asia, visit www.mtvasia.com.
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