Pop Superstars Ariana Grande & Ed Sheeran to Rock Glasgow at 2014 MTV EMA

By: Oct. 02, 2014
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MTV today announced that best-selling male artist Ed Sheeran and pop superstar Ariana Grande are set to perform on the "2014 MTV EMA" on Sunday, November 9 LIVE from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow with Nicki Minaj as host. Sheeran was the first to break the news this morning in a Facebook video saying, "I'm going to be performing this year at the EMAs in Glasgow! I hear there's another female artist performing... She's got a few 'problems' and hangs out with rappers that might be a bit 'fancy'..." Grande then replied via Facebook confirming her participation. The world's annual music awards show that celebrates the year's hottest artists from around the globe will kick off in Miami at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Since taking over the MTV airwaves with "Total Ariana Live," premiering exclusive tracks from her highly anticipated album "My Everything" and dominating the "2014 MTV Video Music Awards" stage, Ariana Grande has been nominated in an impressive six MTV EMA categories, including "Best Song," "Best Pop, "Best Female," "Best New," "Best Push" and "Biggest Fans."

Additionally, Ed Sheeran, who gave his fans intimate access to his life in the "Nine Days and Nights of Ed Sheeran" and debuted never before heard songs from his sophomore album, "x" (pronounced multiply), is sure to rock the stage with his soulful sound. Ed has been nominated for "Best Male" and Best UK & Ireland Act.

"I'm so thrilled to be performing at the MTV EMA in Glasgow this year! I had such a blast hosting the EMA digital backstage show last year, so I'm definitely looking forward to being part of the party on stage this year. And of course, I can't wait to see Nicki Minaj kill it on stage as host!" - Ariana Grande

"I've never been successful enough in Europe to be a part of it, and I finally am, so...yay! Make sure you tune in on November 9th, it's going to be a pretty spectacular and it's in Glasgow... GLASGOW!" - Ed Sheeran

As previously announced, the 2014 MTV EMA will kick off in the U.S. LIVE from Miami, FL and will broadcast on MTV channels around the world on Sunday, November 9th beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow. The MTV EMA -one of the biggest global music events of the year - recognizes artists from around the world and across genres, and brings together music fans everywhere for a one-of-a-kind experience in the weeks leading up to and at the show. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are the Executive Producers for the 2014 MTV EMA. The 2014 MTV EMA marks the first time that the show will be held in Glasgow, Scotland and has received support from Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and EventScotland.

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Official sponsors of the US broadcast of the 2014 "MTV EMA" include 5® Gum and Taco Bell®.

For additional information on all "2014 MTV EMA" performers and nominees, please visit Artists.MTV on the web, or download the free MTV Artists app.


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