Life, Love And Little Ones . The Balancing Act of Being A Teen Parent.
MTV Launch Teen Mom Australia Digital Content Series With Hosts Jimmy Rees And Ruby Tuesday Matthews.
MTV today announced the launch of two new digital content series titled Mum Lyf and Dad Lyf , to coincide with the premiere of Teen Mom Australia season two.
In the raw and honest five part series for social, each edition will explore even more of what it’s really like raising children as young parents.
Hosted by model, mother and mega Australian influencer Ruby Tuesday Matthews, Mum Lyf will go even deeper into the stories audiences have seen unfold on Teen Mom Australia. Loved for her refreshingly honest take on parenting, Ruby will chat with Ammi, Sita, Georgie and Tanisha about the sometimes chaotic balance between life raising a toddler while still being a teenager themselves.
Comedian, entertainer and father of three, Jimmy Rees will host Dad Lyf and is set to sit down with the teen dads in their first ever interview as they open up about the highs and lows of fatherhood. In an honest conversation about the good, the bad and the ugly, Jimmy will chat with John, Thomson and Jordan about how this life changing experience has shaped them into the men they are today.
The five part content series will be available across the MTV and 10 Shake digital platforms throughout the second season of Teen Mom Australia , which premiere’s Tuesday, 27 October at 8.30pm on MTV and 10 Shake.
Mum Lyf And Dad Lyf.
Coming Soon. On MTV And 10 Shake Digital Platforms.
16 and Recovering
The Path To Recovery Can Be A Brutally Honest Wake-Up Call.
New Limited Series 16 and Recovering Premieres Tuesday, 27 October On MTV.
In the tradition of 16 and Pregnant , which was credited with reducing the teen pregnancy rate to record lows, 16 and Recovering is a brutally honest wake-up call.
The four-part docu-series follows nine students at Northshore Recovery High School, a public school in Beverly, Massachusetts where teens work to recover from drug addictions while earning their diplomas.
The limited series, which comes from Emmy®-nominated Steve Liss and Regina K. Scully of the Artemis Rising Foundation and premieres Tuesday, 27 October at 10.30pm on MTV.
Audiences will follow students and families’ paths to recovery as they are guided by faculty members – who have gone through their own experiences with addiction – including the heartbreaking loss of life to hopeful early signs of recovery.
Principal and Founder Michelle Lipinski founded the school in order to create a safe and supportive community, while placing a high value on education and accountability.
The students’ experiences provide a window into the complexities of treatment, including healthcare coverage and financial barriers, and the difficulties of navigating the judicial system in the United States.
MTV have collaborated with leading experts in recovery and addiction, to provide critical information and resources for 16andrecovering.com, a new global site that will launch in conjunction with the premiere.
This online hub will arm audiences with robust offerings, including a resource guide to foster productive and meaningful conversations around the series, tools for educators to support their students and opportunities for people to get involved at a community level. Additionally, viewers will be able to access information to better understand treatment options and the complexities of the addiction and recovery system.
Locally, MTV Australia is proudly in partnership with Youth Off The Streets and their Dunlea Drug and Alcohol Support Program.
To take action and find resources on substance use disorders and emotional health, visit 16andRecovering.com.
Alicia Keys, Dababy, Karol G, Tate McRae And Jack Harlow Added To 2020 MTV EMAS Performer Line Up
Presenters Include Anitta, Bebe Rexha, Winnie Harlow, Rita Ora, Madison Beer And WWE Superstar Roman Reigns
MTV today unveiled that Alicia Keys, Karol G, DaBaby, Jack Harlow and Tate McRae will join the 2020 MTV EMAs performer lineup.
Additionally, American singer Madison Beer, Brazilian superstar Anitta, supermodel Winnie Harlow, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and former MTV EMA hosts Bebe Rexha and Rita Ora will make special appearances throughout the global music celebration airing on Monday, 9 November.
Madison Beer, Why Don’t We and 24kGoldn will kick off the celebration with performances in the “pre-game” show.
15-time GRAMMY award-winning artist/songwriter/musician/producer and New York Times bestselling author, Alicia Keys is performing in this year’s MTV EMA s following the September release of her highly anticipated seventh studio album ALICIA (via RCA Records). The album, which shows the many sides of Alicia, garnered her an 8th album to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Album chart, Top 5 on Billboard 200, and the biggest first week sales for a female R&B artist in 2020.
Following the global success of his latest album Blame It On Baby, hip hop phenom DaBaby is performing in the MTV EMAs for the first time. He is also nominated for four MTV EMAs including “Best New”, “Best Hip Hop”, “Best Song” and “Best Collaboration” for his breakout hit “ROCKSTAR” featuring Roddy Ricch.
Multi-platinum and Latin GRAMMY winner, Karol G, who is nominated for “Best Collaboration” for her single “Tusa” with Nicki Minaj as well as “Best Latin,” “Best Video,” and local award category “Best Lat Am Central Act” is performing in the EMAs after releasing her highly anticipated single “Bichota.” A song that shares a calling for empowerment and inclusion for all.
On the heels of her EP all the things I never said, singer Tate McRae and two-time platinum “WHATS POPPIN” rapper Jack Harlow are making their debut in the EMAs and are both nominated in the category for “Best Push,” with Harlow nominated for “Best New” as well.
Alicia Keys, DaBaby, Karol G, Tate McRae, and Jack Harlow will join previously announced performers Sam Smith, Maluma, Doja Cat, YUNGBLUD, Zara Larsson, and show hosts Little Mix.
The MTV EMAs will be unlike any other as this celebration of global music is shot from multiple locations, including Hungary for the first time ever, and London. Fans will get an inside look at four iconic locations around the vibrant country of Hungary, the official partner of the 2020 MTV EMAs.
Voting is open at mtvema.com until Monday, 2 November.
2020 MTV EMAS Celebrate The Power Of Music Globally.
BTS, Lady Gaga, DJ Khlaed Win Big.
The 2020 MTV EMAs honoured some of the biggest names in global music. BTS snagged four honours – Best Song, Best Group, Best Virtual Live and Biggest Fans; Karol G won the new category Best Latin and Best Collaboration for Tusa featuring Nicki Minaj; Lady Gaga took Best Artist and DJ Khaled was awarded Best Video.
First-time EMA winner YUNGBLUD took home Best Push, while show hosts and performers Little Mix won Best Pop. Cardi B earned a top award with Best Hip-Hop, Coldplay won Best Rock, and Hayley Williams snagged the award for Best Alternative.
Best Pop winners Little Mix hosted the show with incredible energy and delivered an uplifting performance of Sweet Melody , donned in unique white satin outfits, complete with a squad of dancers and contortionists shot in London. True to this year’s high-tech feel, the fierce female pop superstars incorporated augmented reality to appear from an Incan inspired pyramid, with a modern twist.
The show leaned into the incredible power of music, as Alicia Keys delivered show stopping vocals on her track, Love Looks Better . The stunning performance saw the artist and her piano travel through Los Angeles at night, initially donning a studded mask that covered her entire face. Multi award-winning artist Sam Smith performed a beautiful rendition of Diamonds , ending with a commanding message that called for equality: “Don’t f*** with the queer kids.” DaBaby opened his medley with a powerful message that shed light on crucial social justice issues that have been at the forefront of 2020 – police brutality and racial justice.
Additionally, Lewis Hamilton presented the Video for Good award to H.E.R. for I Can’t Breathe , after delivering an impactful speech that shined light on how music is still a unifying force that offers hope, solidarity and comfort during an extremely challenging year.
Multiplatinum selling rapper and singer Doja Cat , who took home this year’s Best New award, opened the show by crawling out of a TV set onto a stage of daisies and grass to deliver a striking rock-inspired performance of her hit, Say So . Introduced by Dave Grohl , Best Push honouree YUNGBLUD performed a medley of his songs Cotton Candy and Strawberry Lipstick from London’s historic Roundhouse. The British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist delivered a classic MTV performance with a modern twist, as he flew around the venue before reuniting with his band alongside a giant red spikey inflatable.
Zara Larsson brought extra wow-factor to the show when she performed Wow with incredible vocals and dynamic choreography while leading a squad of dancers. Jack Harlow performed his track What’s Poppin with a squad of female dancers, ending the performance with a shout out to Europe, “one of his favourite continents.” Tate McCrae’s dramatic performance of Y ou Broke Me First featured stunning choreography, showcasing the artist’s skills as both dancer and vocalist, while using water and light for an incredible artistic effect.
David Guetta, who took home the award for Best Electronic performed Let’s Love live for the first time with Raye while immersed in an incredible waterfall of lights in the pool of Hungary’s Széchenyi Bath. As Special Correspondent, Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin gave fans an inside look at Hungary’s countryside, among other iconic locations around the vibrant country and official partner of the 2020 MTV EMAs , and 2021 Host Country, which was announced during the Pre-Game show.
DJ Khaled, who was awarded Best Video for his hit Popstar featuring Drake and starring Justin Bieber, introduced two spectacular performances that were shot in Miami. Best Latin and Best Collaboration honouree Karol G gave fans a look at the city’s edgy, industrial side, with a performance of Bichota complete with stunt motorcyclists and vintage 60s style classic cars.
Global Latin artist Maluma took over with his first EMA performance in an intimate conceptual setting and lighting influenced from his album, Papi Juancho . Maluma kicked off with the international hit DjaDja with French superstar Aya Nakamura. It was the first time both artists performed their smashing hit, and soon after, Maluma jumped into his global charting and record breaking hit, Hawai that ends with dancers and a picturesque balcony scene overlooking the city.
The show also featured special appearances by Anitta, Anne-Marie, Madison Beer, Lewis Hamilton, Winnie Harlow, Aya Nakamura, Rita Ora, Roman Reigns, Bebe Rexha, and Big Sean, and included a tribute montage dedicated to rock legend Eddie Van Halen featuring contributions from Tom Morello, St. Vincent and Taylor Hawkins.
The 2020 MTV EMA official “pre-game” featured performances by Madison Beer , Why Don’t We , and 24kGoldn.
The “MTV EMA Generation Change Award” returned for a third year, this time to elevate and empower five, fearless women for their powerful work on the frontlines of the fight for racial and social justice across the world. Winners include Kiki Mordi, an investigative journalist fighting to end SARS in Nigeria; Temi Mwale, a racial justice campaigner in the UK; Catherhea Potjanaporn, a portrait photographer in Malaysia; Luiza Brasil, a fashion journalist in Brazil; and Raquel Willis, a Black transgender activist in the US. Each honouree was awarded a one-of-a-kind custom trophy created by Azarra Amoy, a British female artist known for her work in the Black Lives Matter movement in London.
Additionally, MTV celebrated all the local EMA winners from different countries around the globe from Spain to Latin America, to Hungary and Africa for the first time ever with an exclusive MTV International Facebook Live event – a show before the show, dedicated entirely to some of the biggest names in music around the world. Including GFlip for Best Australian Act and Benee for Best New Zealand Act.”
Encore Screening Monday, 9 November At 9.30pm On 10 Shake.
MTV Launches Indigenous Artist Of The Moment Initiative
Shining A Spotlight On Indigenous Musicians And Their Stories
As part of NAIDOC Week celebrations, MTV Australia has launched a new music channels initiative, Indigenous Artist Of The Moment .
Each month, MTV will be shining a spotlight on an Indigenous artist and their music. The music channels initiative is set to amplify not only an artist’s music but their stories about culture.
The first artist to be highlighted is 21 year old proud Pitjantjatjara/Torres Strait Islander woman, Miiesha . Inspired by the sounds of RnB, Gospel, Soul and the power of spoken word poetry, Miiesha sings of her people and her community with the words of a leader and a teacher.
She is nominated for five ARIA Awards and was also recently named Best New Talent at the National Indigenous Music Awards in 2020. Miiesha’s video for her song Twisting Words will be featured on MTV Hits all month.
Throughout NAIDOC week, MTV will be profiling Indigenous artists Baker Boy, Alice Skye, Birdsz, Tia Gostelow and Trials across the MTV music channels. Each artist will share personal stories about their culture, their people and what NAIDOC week means to them.
