MTV – TVMEG.NEWS

MTV’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies premieres Wednesday, October 12th

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Danielle Langer

MTV’s The Challenge: Ride or Dies premieres Wednesday, October 12th at 8PM ET/PT

Fan-favorite vets Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreira, Laurel Stucky, Darrell Taylor, Kaycee Clark, Nelson Thomas, and Jordan Wiseley make epic returns to the highly anticipated new season featuring friends and family facing the ultimate test

NEW YORK, NY – (September 14, 2022) – MTV today announced that the highly anticipated new season of The Challenge: Ride or Dies will premiere on Wednesday, October 12th at 8PM ET/PT. This season, players and viewers will see if the seemingly unbreakable bonds between friends, family and partners survive the competition, chaos and conniving of The Challenge.

For the first time ever, the critically-acclaimed competition franchise will pair cast members with their “Ride or Die,” featuring a cast of best friends, exes, and couples as they navigate the weekly mental and physical warfare together for their share of one million dollars. These relationships will be put to the ultimate test as their teamwork, loyalty, and trust will be challenged every step of the way. In this game, it all comes down to who you trust and who has your back, because this season of The Challengewill either break bonds or tie two competitors together for life.

Meet the teams:

Amber Borzotra
Instagram: @amberborzotra Twitter: @amberborzotra
Chauncey Palmer
Instagram: @c.palmerofficial Twitter: @JustCPalmer

Nam Vo
Instagram: @nam.vo.official Twitter: @NamVoOfficial1
Emmy Russ
Instagram: @emmyruss Twitter: @EmmyRussss

Devin Walker
Instagram: @mtv_devin Twitter: @MTVDevinWalker
Tori Deal
Instagram: @tori_deal

Fessy Shaffaat
Instagram: @fessyfitness Twitter: @fessyfitness
Moriah Jadea
Instagram: @moriahjadea Twitter: @moriahjadea

Laurel Stucky
Instagram: @laurelstucky Twitter: @laurelstucky
Jakk Maddox
Instagram: @jakkofheartss Twitter: @jakkofheartss

Kailah Bird
Instagram: @kailah_casillas Twitter: @kailah_casillas
Sam Bird
Instagram: @samrobertbird Twitter: @SamRobertBird

Turbo
Instagram: @turabi Twitter: @turabicamkiran
Tamara Alfaro
Instagram: @tamaraaalfaro

Nelson Thomas
Instagram: @_nelsonthomas Twitter: @_nelsonthomas
Nurys Mateo
Instagram: @nuryskmateo Twitter: @NurysKMateo

Jay Starrett
Instagram: @jqskim Twitter: @Jay__Qs
Michele Fitzgerald
Instagram: @mich_fitz Twitter: @meeshfitz

Horacio Gutierrez
Instagram: @horaciogutierrezjr
Olivia Kaiser
Instagram: @oliviaannkaiser Twitter: @oliviakaiserxo

Kim Traenka
Instagram: @kim_tnka
Colleen Schneider
Instagram: @colleenschneider_

Johnny Middlebrooks
Instagram: @johnny_llee Twitter: @johnny_llee
Ravyn Rochelle
Instagram: @itsravyn Twitter: @ravyn_rochelle

Tommy Bracco
Instagram: @tommybracco Twitter: @tommybracco
Analyse Talavera
Instagram: @analysetalavera

Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio
Instagram: @johnnybananas Twitter: @johnnybananas
Nany Gonzalez
Instagram: @nanycarmen

Jordan Wiseley
Instagram: @jordan_wiseley
Aneesa Ferreira
Instagram:@aneesamtv Twitter: @AneesaMTV

Darrell Taylor
Instagram:@darell_taylor_lb4lb Twitter: @mtvrrdarrell
Veronica Portillo
Instagram: @v_cakes Twitter: @v_cakes

Kaycee Clark
Instagram: @kcsince1987 Twitter: @ThatStudMuffin
Kenny Clark
Instagram:@officialkennyclark

Follow The Challenge on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, subscribe to The Challenge on YouTube, and use #TheChallenge38 to join the conversation!

Later this fall, MTV Books is set to launch the first-ever official Challenge book, How to Win at The Challenge and Life: A Champion’s Guide to Eliminating Obstacles, Winning Friends, and Making That Money, on October 25th. Pop culture reporter Sydney Bucksbaum profiles twenty-one of the most popular, successful, and infamous champions, revealing not only how they won The Challenge but also how they applied the skills they learned from the experience to their personal lives and careers. The book is now available for pre-order.

The new season also comes on the heels of the first-ever documentary series from the storied The Challenge franchise, The Challenge: Untold History, which is set to premiere on Wednesday, September 21st at 8PM ET/PT on MTV.

The Challenge was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions. Julie Pizzi, Emer Harkin and Danny Wascou serve as Executive Producers and Abigail Bunker and Jarrod Burt are Co-Executive Producers. Dan Caster and Leanne Mucci serve as Executive Producers with Jared March as Supervising Producer for MTV.

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:
Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land – as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar-nominated MTV Documentary Films.

About Bunim/Murray Productions

Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), a division of Banijay Americas, is the leading producer of innovative entertainment content. The Emmy Award-winning company is widely credited with creating the reality television genre with its hit series The Real World on MTV, the first reality game show, Road Rules (MTV), in 1995; the first reality sitcom, The Simple Life (E!), in 2003; and the first reality soap opera, Starting Over, in 2003. BMP’s current programming includes Emmy-winning Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls (Amazon), The Challenge (MTV), The Challenge USA (CBS), The Challenge All Stars (Paramount+), Born This Way (A&E), Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project(Oxygen), Ball in the Family (Facebook Watch), Miz and Mrs. (USA Network), Don’t Forget The Lyrics (FOX), Family or Fiancé (OWN) and Total Bellas (E!). BMP, through BMP Films, has also produced Transhood (HBO) They Call Us Monsters (PBS), Valentine Road (HBO), Pedro (MTV), and the Emmy Award-winning Autism: The Musical, and Autism: The Sequel (HBO). Based in Glendale, CA, the company was founded in 1987 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim, who were inducted into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2012. The company joined Banijay Group in 2010.

MTV’s “The Challenge: Ride or Dies” Premieres Wednesday, October 12th at 8PM ET/PT

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Danielle Langer

MTV’s “The Challenge: Ride or Dies” Premieres Wednesday, October 12th at 8PM ET/PT
This season, players and viewers will see if the seemingly unbreakable bonds between friends, family and partners survive the competition, chaos and conniving of The Challenge.
[via press release from MTV]
MTV’s “The Challenge: Ride or Dies” premieres Wednesday, October 12th at 8PM ET/PT

For the first time ever, the critically-acclaimed competition franchise will pair cast members with their “Ride or Die,” featuring a cast of best friends, exes, and couples as they navigate the weekly mental and physical warfare together for their share of one million dollars. These relationships will be put to the ultimate test as their teamwork, loyalty, and trust will be challenged every step of the way. In this game, it all comes down to who you trust and who has your back, because this season of The Challenge will either break bonds or tie two competitors together for life.

Meet the teams:

Amber Borzotra Instagram: @amberborzotra Twitter: @amberborzotra

Chauncey Palmer Instagram: @c.palmerofficial Twitter: @JustCPalmer

Nam Vo Instagram: @nam.vo.official Twitter: @NamVoOfficial1

Emmy Russ Instagram: @emmyruss Twitter: @EmmyRussss

Devin Walker Instagram: @mtv_devin Twitter: @MTVDevinWalker

Tori Deal Instagram: @tori_deal

Fessy Shaffaat Instagram: @fessyfitness Twitter: @fessyfitness

Moriah Jadea Instagram: @moriahjadea Twitter: @moriahjadea

Laurel Stucky Instagram: @laurelstucky Twitter: @laurelstucky

Jakk Maddox Instagram: @jakkofheartss Twitter: @jakkofheartss

Kailah Bird Instagram: @kailah_casillas Twitter: @kailah_casillas

Sam Bird Instagram: @samrobertbird Twitter: @SamRobertBird

Turbo Instagram: @turabi Twitter: @turabicamkiran

Tamara Alfaro Instagram: @tamaraaalfaro

Nelson Thomas Instagram: @_nelsonthomas Twitter: @_nelsonthomas

Nurys Mateo Instagram: @nuryskmateo Twitter: @NurysKMateo

Jay Starrett Instagram: @jqskim Twitter: @Jay__Qs

Michele Fitzgerald Instagram: @mich_fitz Twitter: @meeshfitz

Horacio Gutierrez Instagram: @horaciogutierrezjr

Olivia Kaiser Instagram: @oliviaannkaiser Twitter: @oliviakaiserxo

Kim Traenka Instagram: @kim_tnka

Colleen Schneider Instagram: @colleenschneider_

Johnny Middlebrooks Instagram: @johnny_llee Twitter: @johnny_llee

Ravyn Rochelle Instagram: @itsravyn Twitter: @ravyn_rochelle

Tommy Bracco Instagram: @tommybracco Twitter: @tommybracco

Analyse Talavera Instagram: @analysetalavera

Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio Instagram: @johnnybananas Twitter: @johnnybananas

Nany Gonzalez Instagram: @nanycarmen

Jordan Wiseley Instagram: @jordan_wiseley

Aneesa Ferreira Instagram:@aneesamtv Twitter: @AneesaMTV

Darrell Taylor Instagram:@darell_taylor_lb4lb Twitter: @mtvrrdarrell

Veronica Portillo Instagram: @v_cakes Twitter: @v_cakes

Kaycee Clark Instagram: @kcsince1987 Twitter: @ThatStudMuffin

Kenny Clark Instagram:@officialkennyclark

Follow The Challenge on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, subscribe to The Challenge on YouTube, and use #TheChallenge38 to join the conversation!

Later this fall, MTV Books is set to launch the first-ever official Challenge book, How to Win at The Challenge and Life: A Champion’s Guide to Eliminating Obstacles, Winning Friends, and Making That Money, on October 25th. Pop culture reporter Sydney Bucksbaum profiles twenty-one of the most popular, successful, and infamous champions, revealing not only how they won The Chal¬lenge but also how they applied the skills they learned from the experience to their personal lives and careers. The book is now available for pre-order.

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land – as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar-nominated MTV Documentary Films.

About Bunim/Murray Productions

Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), a division of Banijay Americas, is the leading producer of innovative entertainment content. The Emmy Award-winning company is widely credited with creating the reality television genre with its hit series The Real World on MTV, the first reality game show, Road Rules (MTV), in 1995; the first reality sitcom, The Simple Life (E!), in 2003; and the first reality soap opera, Starting Over, in 2003. BMP’s current programming includes Emmy-winning Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls (Amazon), The Challenge (MTV), The Challenge USA (CBS), The Challenge All Stars (Paramount+), Born This Way (A&E), Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project (Oxygen), Ball in the Family (Facebook Watch), Miz and Mrs. (USA Network), Don’t Forget The Lyrics (FOX), Family or Fiancé (OWN) and Total Bellas (E!). BMP, through BMP Films, has also produced Transhood (HBO) They Call Us Monsters (PBS), Valentine Road (HBO), Pedro (MTV), and the Emmy Award-winning Autism: The Musical, and Autism: The Sequel (HBO). Based in Glendale, CA, the company was founded in 1987 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim, who were inducted into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2012. The company joined Banijay Group in 2010.

MTV Sets “Love at First Lie” Global Premiere for Wednesday, October 12th

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Danielle Langer

MTV Sets “Love at First Lie” Global Premiere for Wednesday, October 12th at 9:30PM ET/PT with Back-to-Back Episodes
The 12-episode competition show, hosted by Tori Spelling, allows viewers to play along at home to discover who is in a real relationship and who is fake.
[via press release from MTV]
MTV SETS “LOVE AT FIRST LIE” GLOBAL PREMIERE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 9:30PM ET/PT WITH BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES

TORI SPELLING TAPPED TO HOST FIRST-EVER RELATIONSHIP MYSTERY COMPETITION SERIES

NEW YORK, NY – September 13, 2022 – MTV announced today that its first-ever relationship mystery competition series, Love at First Lie, will premiere on MTV in the US and in more than 170 countries around the world beginning Wednesday, October 12th, at 9:30PM ET/PT. Actress Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills 90210, Messyness) serves as host.

The 12-episode competition show allows viewers to play along at home to discover who is in a real relationship and who is fake. Power games test their relationships and give insight into who could be telling the truth or lying through their teeth. At the end of each episode, during the Truth Ceremony, the couples must eliminate who they think is lying about their love from the competition. If they guess correctly and kick out liars, they add $25,000 to the prize fund each time. Only one couple can win and take home the entire prize pot, but will they be lovers, or will they be liars?

Meet the seemingly loved up couples:

· Riani & Chantz (US)

· Monica & Josh (US)

· Jake & Alfie (UK)

· Cece & Reasey (US)

· Annabell & Joe (UK)

· Karla & Brian (US)

· Stephanie & Arabella (UK)

· Yuriy & Alicia (US/UK)

Join the conversation using #LoveatFirstLie and follow our official @Loveat1stLie accounts on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

Leanne Mucci, Craig Orr, Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin and John Varela serve as executive producers for MTV Entertainment Studios. Sarah Tyekiff, Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Cheryl Price, Manus Wynne and Huw Slipper serve as executive producers for Lime Pictures.

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios

About Lime Pictures

Lime Pictures, with bases in Liverpool, London and Los Angeles, produces world-class, cutting-edge programming, covering a wide range of genres from reality drama, through to children’s scripted to Channel 4’s multi-award-winning daily soap, Hollyoaks. With more than 30 years’ experience in producing global content Lime Pictures’ extensive catalogue of programming also includes the worldwide Netflix hits Zero Chill and double Emmy award-winning Free Rein, MTV’s highest-rated series outside of North America Geordie Shore, Geordie OGs, Love at First Lie, the BAFTA award-winning reality series The Only Way Is Essexfor ITV and E4’s highly successful Celebs Go Dating and Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion.

MTV’s “Messyness” Returns for Season Two on Thursday, September 15th at 9PM ET/PT

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Danielle Langer

MTV’s “Messyness” Returns for Season Two on Thursday, September 15th at 9PM ET/PT
Hosted by the master of messy herself Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, the series showcases people living their best lives and being brave enough to celebrate their own messiness.
[via press release from MTV]
MTV’s “Messyness” returns for season two on Thursday, September 15th at 9PM ET/PT

Back-to-back episodes set to air weekly with Jersey Shore Family Vacation’s Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi returning as host

NEW YORK, NY (September 8, 2022) – MTV today announced that the comedic clip series Messyness, a spinoff from the popular series Ridiculousness, is set to return for a second season on Thursday, September 15th at 9PM ET/PT with back-to-back episodes airing each week. In dedication to cast member, the late Teddy Ray, the new season will feature a moving tribute to kick off the premieres celebrating Teddy’s humor.

Hosted by the master of messy herself Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi (Jersey Shore Family Vacation), the series showcases people living their best lives and being brave enough to celebrate their own messiness. Returning this season alongside Polizzi is an all-star panel of celebrities including actor and reality star Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills, 90210), Olympic medalist Adam Rippon and posthumously, Teddy Ray (HBO’s All Def Comedy).

The series indulges in the most debaucherous clips found on the internet – everything from awkward proposals, to nights out gone wrong and cheaters caught red handed. No matter the clip, we’ll always be cheering on and reveling in the messiest behavior on camera yet.

Follow Ridiculousness on social media for all your Messyness needs on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Youtubeand join the conversation by using #Messyness online.

Messyness is produced by Thrill One Media and Gorilla Flicks, with Candida Boyette-Clemons and Jessica Zalkind serving as executive producers for MTV.

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

MTV’s “The Challenge: Untold History” to Premiere Wednesday, September 21st

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Danielle Langer

MTV’s “The Challenge: Untold History” to Premiere Wednesday, September 21st at 8PM ET/PT
The six-part documentary series is set to roll out over three weeks, premiering back-to-back episodes every Wednesday at 8PM ET/PT and 9PM ET/PT.
[via press release from MTV]
MTV’s The Challenge: Untold History to premiere Wednesday, September 21st at 8PM ET/PT

30+ iconic competitors and a slew of famous fans including Kim Kardashian, Vernon Davis and Lindsey Jacobellis explore the franchise’s legacy in its first-ever documentary series

NEW YORK, NY – (September 7, 2022) – MTV today announced The Challenge: Untold History, a first-ever documentary series from the storied The Challenge franchise, is set to premiere Wednesday, September 21st at 8PM ET/PT on MTV. The Challenge: Untold History explores the series’ conception, evolution, and legacy, enlisting competitors, producers, media analysts, and famous fans to reveal the untold history of the greatest competition series on television. The six-part documentary series is set to roll out over three weeks, premiering back-to-back episodes every Wednesday at 8PM ET/PT and 9PM ET/PT.

In its 37 seasons and over 500 episodes, The Challenge has not only set the bar in the reality competition landscape, but has raised it repeatedly since its inception. Known for its ability to reinvent the wheel and heighten the competition season after season, over 30 competitors and Challenge icons including Wes Bergman, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreria, Mark Long, CT Tamburello, Darrell Taylor, Rachel Robinson, Laurel Stuckey and Kam Williams will return to share behind-the-scenes stories from their extraordinary time competing in “America’s fifth major sport.”

Later this fall, MTV Books is set to launch the first-ever official Challenge book, How to Win at The Challenge and Life: A Champion’s Guide to Eliminating Obstacles, Winning Friends, and Making That Money, on October 25th. Pop culture reporter Sydney Bucksbaum profiles twenty-one of the most popular, successful, and infamous champions, revealing not only how they won The Chal¬lenge but also how they applied the skills they learned from the experience to their personal lives and careers. The book is now available for pre-order.

Follow The Challenge on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, subscribe to The Challenge on YouTube, and use #TheChallenge to join the conversation!

The Challenge was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions. Julie Pizzi, Bradley Tiemann, Jacob Lane and Danny Wascou serve as Executive Producers and Kristin Bihr is Co-Executive Producer. Dan Caster and Leanne Mucci serve as Executive Producers for MTV.

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

About Bunim/Murray Productions

Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), a division of Banijay Americas, is the leading producer of innovative entertainment content. The Emmy Award-winning company is widely credited with creating the reality television genre with its hit series The Real World on MTV, the first reality game show, Road Rules (MTV), in 1995; the first reality sitcom, The Simple Life (E!), in 2003; and the first reality soap opera, Starting Over, in 2003. BMP’s current programming includes Emmy-nominated Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls (Amazon), The Challenge (MTV), The Challenge USA (CBS), The Challenge All Stars (Paramount+), Born This Way (A&E), Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project (Oxygen), Ball in the Family (Facebook Watch), Miz and Mrs. (USA Network), Don’t Forget The Lyrics (FOX), Family or Fiancé (OWN) and Total Bellas (E!). BMP, through BMP Films, has also produced Transhood (HBO) They Call Us Monsters (PBS), Valentine Road (HBO), Pedro (MTV), and the Emmy Award-winning Autism: The Musical, and Autism: The Sequel (HBO). Based in Glendale, CA, the company was founded in 1987 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim, who were inducted into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2012. The company joined Banijay Group in 2010.

2022 “VMAs” Land Out of This World Premiere Performance with Rap Royalty

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Danielle Langer

2022 “VMAs” Land Out of This World Premiere Performance with Rap Royalty Eminem and Snoop Dogg
Eminem and Snoop Dogg are up for “Best Hip Hop” with “From The D 2 The LBC,” the first collaboration between the hip hop megastars in over 20 years.
[via press release from MTV]
2022 “VMAs” land out of this world premiere performance with rap royalty Eminem and Snoop Dogg

· Global rap icons Eminem and Snoop Dogg will transform the “VMAs” stage for a first of its kind performance of “From the D 2 The LBC” inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse. We partnered with Yuga Labs to bring this creative to life. The 2022 “VMAs” air LIVE from Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28 at 8PM ET/PT!
· Eminem and Snoop Dogg are up for “Best Hip Hop” with “From The D 2 The LBC,” the first collaboration between the hip hop megastars in over 20 years.
· Eminem will perform for the first time in 12 years, last performing “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie” in 2010. The 60x nominated superstar is the second most nominated artist in “VMAs” history, trailing only Madonna with 69. He has won 13x, making him one of the top 5 artists with the most wins. He recently released his second greatest hits album, “Curtain Call 2”.
· Snoop Dogg will perform for the first time on the “VMAs” stage in 17 years, last performing with Diddy and the Notorious B.I.G. in 2005. The 13x nominee has won 3x including his first year nominated for “Best Rap Video” (1994) with “Doggy Dogg World.”

Previously announced “VMAs” news:

· HOSTS, PERFORMERS, VANGUARD & GLOBAL ICON:
· LL COOL J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 “VMAs,” introducing the night’s biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners (more info).
· Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 “VMAs” (more info).
· Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award and perform live (more info).
· Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid and Panic! At The Disco are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage – plus Bad Bunny will perform live from Yankee Stadium as part of his world tour stop.

· LIVE “VMAs” PRE-SHOW:
· Dove Cameron, MTV PUSH artist Saucy Santana and Yung Gravy are set to perform during the 2022 “VMAs” Pre-Show airing LIVE at 6:30PM ET/PT. Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute event will feature coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent. DJ Murda Beatz will be the Kraft Singles House DJ (more info).

· NOMINATIONS: Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Harry Styles lead with the most nominations (8), followed by Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X (7), Billie Eilish (6); BTS, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Future, Lizzo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.

· THE VMAs EXPERIENCE ON ROBLOX: As a companion to the first-ever “Best Metaverse Performance” category, fans can now launch into a custom Moon Person immersive experience, complete with a meet and greet with Måneskin on Saturday, virtual red carpet, music and dance themed activities, exclusive in-game experience rewards, promotional billboards and more (more info).

· SPONSORS: Official sponsors of the 2022 “VMAs” include Burger King(R), Clearblue(R), DESCOVY(R), Doritos(R), EXTRA(R) Gum, Instacart, Kraft Singles, Pepsi(R), Swiffer and Toyota Motor North America.

· CREDITS: Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic are Executive Producers; Barb Bialkowski is Co-Executive Producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba serve as Executives in Charge of Production. Wendy Plaut is Executive in Charge of Celebrity Talent. Lisa Lauricella is Music Talent Executive.

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, The Smithsonian Channel, Paramount Network and TV Land – as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar-nominated MTV Documentary Films.

About Prudential Center:

Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 8 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and hosts over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit PruCenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios Renews Overall Deal

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios Renews Overall Deal with Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions
“Heist 88,” Bassett Vance Productions’ first feature film from the overall deal, is in production now.
[via press release from Paramount Global]
Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios renews overall deal with Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions

Feature film Heist 88 set as next project, inspired by one of the largest bank robberies in U.S. history, starring Vance, Keesha Sharp, Keith David, Xavier Clyde, Bentley Green, Nican Robinson and Precious Way

Written by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran (NBC’s Minor Adjustments) with Menhaj Huda (Kidulthood) set to direct; Bassett Vance Productions to produce alongside MTV Entertainment Studios and Gunpowder & Sky

NEW YORK, NY (August, 25 2022) – Paramount Media Networks today announced an overall deal renewal between MTV Entertainment Studios and Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions. The partnership is a result of Paramount’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative, a global effort to provide opportunities and help advance content creation for a new generation of BIPOC and women leaders in front of and behind the camera.

“Angela and Courtney have masterfully brought to the forefront events from our history in order to tell exhilarating and dramatic stories that resonate with global audiences,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios. “It’s a privilege to continue our fruitful creative relationship and shared commitment to amplify diverse creators and new voices.”

Heist 88, Bassett Vance Productions’ first feature film from the overall deal, is in production now. Previously announced titles from the MTV Entertainment Studios and Bassett Vance Productions partnership include Smithsonian Channel(TM)’s One Thousand Years of Slavery and a limited series on the Tulsa Race Massacre, slated to be released in 2023.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios,” said Bassett Vance Productions Head of Development, Lynnette Ramirez. “We are looking forward to developing more films together beyond our current active slate, which includes the drama Heist 88 and the shared vision for our upcoming four-part event series based on The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.”

Currently shooting in Chicago, Heist 88 reunites two-time Emmy(R) Award-winning actor Vance with Keesha Sharp, who portrayed “Dale Cochran” in the award-winning limited series The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story, and Bentley Green, who recently starred alongside Vance in AMC’s 61st Street. Inspired by true events, Heist 88 is the unbelievable story of one of the largest bank heists ever to occur in the United States.

Jeremy Horne (Vance), a criminal mastermind with an innate ability to convince anyone to do just about anything, decides to pull one last job before going to prison. He recruits four young bank employees to steal close to $80 million dollars in a daring and brazen assault on the US banking system. Heist 88 takes place in a time before widespread computerization and the vast cybersecurity of today.

“I have always been drawn to characters that are multi-layered, regardless of whether they’re a savior or a villain. This character is inspired by a man who was able to convince a small group of young people who were at the lowest rungs of their bank to join him in committing one of the biggest crimes against the US banking system in this country’s history,” says Vance. “At its core, it’s an unapologetically compelling story, which will be told through the lens of a powerful cast, that when the American Dream is not accessible to everyone, decisions are often made based on those inequities. I anticipate that Heist 88 will be a must-watch, particularly in light of the fascination with and popularity of true crime stories on today’s streaming and network TV landscape.”

Heist 88 also stars Keith David, Xavier Clyde, Nican Robinson and Precious Way. Additional character descriptions include:

· Keesha Sharp will play Bree Barnes, an elegant, smart, political consultant that possesses a criminal mind and is Jeremy’s love interest.

· Keith David will play Buddha Ray (Raymond Oliver), a master safecracker and mentor to Jeremy.

· Xavier Clyde will play Danny Pugh, a nerdy, comic book collector who is brilliant with numbers, data and loves research but has given up on his job at the bank.

· Bentley Green will play Marshall King, a cocky, energetic, house music DJ and Jeremy’s nephew.

· Nican Robinson will play Rick Windom, a young loyal bank employee working in “the back of the bank” for nearly six years with dreams of becoming a stockbroker.

· Precious Way will play LaDonna Sanders, a beautiful, bright, bank employee who is ambitious but unseen at First Chicago Bank.

The film is written by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran (NBC’s Minor Adjustments) with Menhaj Huda (Kidulthood) set to direct. Bassett Vance Productions is set to produce alongside MTV Entertainment Studios and Gunpowder & Sky.

Heist 88 is executive produced by Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, Lynnette Ramirez, and Dwayne Johnson-Cochran for Bassett Vance Productions, Van Toffler and Barry Barclay for Gunpowder & Sky and Amal Baggar (EP) and Donny Hugo Herran (EIC) oversee for MTV Entertainment Studios.

###

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios

Bassett Vance Productions

Bassett Vance Productions identifies and develops projects across all narrative platforms, telling culturally rich and diverse stories of discovery, inspiration and triumph with a strong emphasis on BIPOC voices, both in front of and behind the camera.

Gunpowder & Sky

Gunpowder & Sky is an independent studio known for larger-than-life stories about groundbreaking music and musicians, pop culture, issues and personalities that are overtaking the world.

2022 “VMAs” Tap Bad Bunny For Performance Live from Yankee Stadium World Tour Stop

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Danielle Langer

2022 “VMAs” Tap Bad Bunny For Performance Live from Yankee Stadium World Tour Stop
This marks the Puerto Rican phenom’s first “VMAs” appearance since 2019, where he made a memorable debut performance of “Que Pretendes” with J Balvin.
[via press release from MTV]
2022 “VMAs” tap Bad Bunny for performance LIVE from Yankee Stadium world tour stop

· Global superstar Bad Bunny will make his highly anticipated “VMAs” return in epic fashion, with an exclusive “made for VMAs” performance with never-before-seen choreography, as MTV goes LIVE from Yankee Stadium as part of “Bad Bunny: World’s Hottest Tour” when the 2022 show airs Sunday, August 28th at 8PM ET/PT.
· This marks the Puerto Rican phenom’s first “VMAs” appearance since 2019, where he made a memorable debut performance of “Que Pretendes” with J Balvin. He scored his first Moon Person in 2018 for “Song of the Summer.”
· The 9x nominee is up for two major categories this year (“Artist of the Year” and “Best Latin”) and two social categories (“Album of the Year” and “Song of the Summer”); a win for “Artist of the Year” would be history-making and crown him the first-ever non-English language artist to take home a Moon Person in the category.

· This marks MTV’s first-ever live remote “VMAs” performance to air from Yankee Stadium.

Previously announced “VMAs” news:

· HOSTS, PERFORMERS, VANGUARD & GLOBAL ICON:
· LL COOL J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 “VMAs,” introducing the night’s biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners. (more info)
· Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid, Nicki Minaj, Panic! At The Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage. Kane Brown will perform from the Toyota Stage (more info).
· GLOBAL ICON AWARD: Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 “VMAs” (more info).
· VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD: Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted honor and perform live on the show (more info).

· PRE-SHOW:
· Dove Cameron, MTV PUSH artist Saucy Santana and Yung Gravy are set to perform during the 2022 “VMAs” Pre-Show airing LIVE on Sunday, August 28 at 6:30PM ET/PT. Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute event will feature coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent. DJ Murda Beatz will be the Kraft Singles House DJ (more info).

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

About Prudential Center:

2022 “VMAs” Announce Pre-Show Performers and Social Categories

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Danielle Langer

2022 “VMAs” Announce Pre-Show Performers and Social Categories
Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute event will feature coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent.
[via press release from MTV]
2022 “VMAs” announce Pre-Show Performers and Social Categories

Doja Cat, Harry Styles and Jack Harlow now tied for most noms (8)

· Dove Cameron, MTV PUSH artist Saucy Santana and Yung Gravy are set to perform during the 2022 “VMAs” Pre-Show airing LIVE on Sunday, August 28 at 6:30PM ET/PT. Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute event will feature coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent. Murda Beatz will be the Kraft Singles House DJ.

· Fans can also watch the 2022 “VMAs” Pre-Show on Twitter @MTV starting at 6:15PM ET, featuring additional digital exclusive breaks – including retrospective red carpet fashion, jaw-dropping celebrity stage moments from “VMAs” past, and celebratory reviews of today’s biggest performers and nominees.

· Dove Cameron
· The rising superstar is nominated for her first Moon Person in the “Best New Artist” category, Presented by EXTRA(R) Gum. The singer and actress will make her “VMAs” Pre-Show debut with a sure to be showstopping performance.

· Saucy Santana
· The current MTV Global PUSH Artist for the month of August and hitmaking rapper will take over the “VMAs” Pre-Show stage for a performance of his smash single “Booty.”

· Yung Gravy
· The MC known for his RIAA certified platinum-hits “Mr. Clean” and “1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot” as well as his new chart-topping single “Betty (Get Money)” joins the star-studded lineup of Pre-Show performers.

· Social Categories:

· GROUP OF THE YEAR: Beginning Monday, August 22 at 11AM ET, fans can vote for “Group Of The Year” in bracket-style voting on @MTV’s Instagram Story through Thursday, August 25th. The (8) nominees are:
· BLACKPINK
· BTS
· City Girls
· Foo Fighters
· Imagine Dragons
· Måneskin
· Red Hot Chili Peppers
· Silk Sonic

· SONG OF THE SUMMER: Beginning Thursday, August 25 at 11AM ET, fans can vote for “Song Of The Summer” via tap to vote on @MTV’s Instagram Story through Saturday, August 27th. The (16) nominees are:
· Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito”
· Beyoncé – “BREAK MY SOUL”
· Charlie Puth – “Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)”
· Doja Cat – “Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS)”
· Future ft. Drake, Tems – “WAIT FOR U”
· Harry Styles – “Late Night Talking”
· Jack Harlow – “First Class”
· Kane Brown – “Grand”
· Latto x Mariah Carey – “Big Energy (Remix) ft. DJ Khaled”
· Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
· Marshmello x Khalid – “Numb”
· Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
· Nicky Youre, dazy – “Sunroof”
· Post Malone with Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
· ROSALÍA – “BIZCOCHITO”
· Steve Lacy – “Bad Habit”

· ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Beginning Saturday, August 27th at 11AM ET, fans can vote for “Album Of The Year” via tap to vote @MTV’s Instagram Story through show. The (5) nominees are:
· Adele – 30
· Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti
· Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
· Drake – Certified Lover Boy
· Harry Styles – Harry’s House

Previously announced “VMAs” news includes:

· VMAs EMCEES: LL COOL J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow are set to anchor the 2022 “VMAs,” introducing the night’s biggest moments and star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners. (more info)

· PERFORMERS: Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid, Nicki Minaj, Panic! At The Disco and Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage. Additional names to be announced soon (more info).

· GLOBAL ICON AWARD: Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 “VMAs” (more info).

· VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD: Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted honor and perform live on the show (more info).

· NOMINATIONS: Doja Cat, Jack Harlow and Harry Styles now lead with the most nominations (8), followed by Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X (7), Billie Eilish (6); BTS, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Future, Lizzo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.

· THE VMAs EXPERIENCE ON ROBLOX: As a companion to the first-ever “Best Metaverse Performance” category, fans launch into a custom Moon Person immersive experience, complete with a virtual red carpet, music and dance themed activities, exclusive in-game experience rewards, and can vote through today for their favorite “Best Metaverse” performance (more info).

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

About Prudential Center:

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Receive Prestigious Global Icon Award

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Danielle Langer

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Receive Prestigious Global Icon Award and Perform Live at 2022 “VMAs”
The 8x “VMAs” winners to make their highly-anticipated return to the iconic MTV stage for the first time in over two decades, last performing in 2000 when they received the coveted Video Vanguard Award.
[via press release from MTV]
Red Hot Chili Peppers to receive prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at 2022 “VMAs”

Exclusive global video premiere of “Tippa My Tongue” on MTV today, August 19th

· Red Hot Chili Peppers will receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and perform live at the 2022 “VMAs,” airing Sunday, August 28 at 8PM ET/PT from Prudential Center.
· The 8x “VMAs” winners to make their highly-anticipated return to the iconic MTV stage for the first time in over two decades, last performing in 2000 when they received the coveted Video Vanguard Award.
· This year, the band scored its 29th nomination – and first since 2006 – looking to take home a win in “Best Rock” for “Black Summer,” the lead single off their platinum-selling chart-topping twelfth studio album, Unlimited Love.
· Red Hot Chili Peppers will add the title of ‘Global Icon’ during an already landmark year for the band that includes two new studio albums, including just-announced Return of the Dream Canteen, releasing October 14th on Warner Records, and a critically and commercially-acclaimed global stadium tour.
· One of the most successful acts in rock history, singer Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante, have sold more than 60 million albums, including five multi-platinum LPs, won six Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

· Today, MTV and Red Hot Chili Peppers also teamed up for an exclusive global video premiere of “Tippa My Tongue,” the lead single off Return of the Dream Canteen, also released today. Watch the music video HERE and listen to the song HERE.

· Originally hailing from MTV’s Europe Music Awards (“EMAs”), the uber prestigious Global Icon Award celebrates an artist or band whose unparalleled career and continued impact and influence has maintained a unique level of global success in music and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape.

· Red Hot Chili Peppers most memorable “VMAs” moments:
· A trio of legendary “VMAs” performances, including their 1992 debut with a head-banging rendition of “Give it Away,” a rocking performance of “Warped” in 1995 and their last show appearance in 2000, performing hit “Californication” before accepting the coveted Video Vanguard Award.
· The band were 3x nominees in their first year (1990) for “Higher Ground,” with nods for “Breakthrough Video,” “Best Post-Modern Video” & “Best Group Video.”
· 8x “VMAs” wins, including:
· 3x winners in 1992 for “Best Art Direction in a Video,” “Breakthrough Video” (both for “Give it Away”) and “Viewer’s Choice” (“Under the Bridge”).
· In 1999, a win for “Best Artist Website.”
· Three additional wins in 2000 with “Best Art Direction in a Video” and “Best Direction in a Video,” for “Californication,” plus the Video Vanguard Award.
· The band’s last Moon Person was in 2006 was for “Dani California,” winning in “Best Art Direction in a Video.”

Previously announced “VMAs” news:

· PERFORMERS: Anitta, BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Jack Harlow, Kane Brown, Lizzo, Måneskin, Marshmello x Khalid, Nicki Minaj and Panic! At The Disco are among the can’t-miss performers set to take the iconic MTV stage. Additional names to be announced soon (more info).

· VIDEO VANGUARD AWARD: Global superstar Nicki Minaj will receive MTV’s coveted honor (more info).

· NOMINATIONS: Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X (7), along with Doja Cat and Harry Styles (6) lead; Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd (5) closely follow. Full list here.

· VOTING:Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.com through today, Friday, August 19th, thanks to Burger King(R). Voting for “Best New Artist,” presented by EXTRA(R) Gum, remains active into show. Social Categories for “Group of the Year,” “Song of the Summer” and “Album of the Year” open tomorrow, August 20th on @MTV and @VMAs Instagram Stories.

About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios:

About Prudential Center: