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Jon Benjamin To Host COMEDY CENTRAL Live @ Bonnaroo Comedy Tent
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2011


ComedyCentral.com is THE ticket, providing comedy fans unprecedented access to top stand-up talent and the frenetic energy of this year's sold-out Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

Foo Fighters Set for the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


MTV today announced that the Foo Fighters will rock the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' stage for the first time since 2005, debuting their next single, 'Walk,' off their seventh studio album 'Wasting Light.' Known for their epic live performances, Foo Fighters will join hip-hop artists Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz as the musical acts featured in this year's live show, along with previously announced presenters Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy.

Lupe Fiasco Will Perform at the '2011 MTV Movie Awards', Airs 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


Critically-acclaimed hip-hop superstar Lupe Fiasco will take the stage at the '2011 MTV Movie Awards'. He will be joined by R&B sensation, Trey Songz for their first-ever televised performance together. Grammy Award-winning Lupe Fiasco will treat viewers to two songs from his hit album LASERS, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts. Fiasco will first rip the stage with the television debut of Fiasco and Trey Songz's collaborative single 'Out of My Head,' to be followed by a performance of his platinum single 'The Show Goes On.'

Jason Sudeikis to Host the 2011 MTV Movie Awards 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2011


The trademark comedic shenanigans of Saturday night are moving to Sunday, June 5! MTV today announced that Jason Sudeikis - leading comedic actor and 'Saturday Night Live' regular - will host the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' LIVE on Sunday, June 5, from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.

Emma Watson to Present Sneak Peek of 'Harry Potter' During MTV Movie Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 3, 2011


MTV today announced that Emma Watson is confirmed to present viewers with an exclusive sneak peek of the final adventures of a global film phenomenon and one of the summer's most highly anticipated films - 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2' - during the '2011 MTV Movie Awards.'

First Footage of Twilight's 'Breaking Dawn' to be Aired During MTV Movie Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 1, 2011


Vampire and werewolf lovers everywhere can rejoice as MTV today announced that Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner are confirmed to present viewers with the very first look at footage from 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' during the '2011 MTV Movie Awards.'

Reese Witherspoon Wins MTV's 2011 Generation Award
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2011


MTV today announced that Academy Award(R)-winning actress Reese Witherspoon will be honored with the 'MTV Generation Award' during the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' for her exceptional contributions to the film industry and for charming generations of the MTV audience throughout her career. Witherspoon is considered one of Hollywood's most talented, diverse and bankable actresses, who consistently holds film critics and moviegoers spellbound with her varied and engrossing performances. The 'MTV Generation Award' is the 'MTV Movie Awards' highest honor, acknowledging an actor who can be counted on to engage the MTV audience with everything she does. Past recipients include Sandra Bullock, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Mike Myers, Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey. Hosted by Jason Sudeikis, the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' will broadcast LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 5 at 9pm ET/8pm CT.

Comedy Central And The NY Comedy Fest Announce Partnership Extension
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL and The New York Comedy Festival announced today that they have signed a three-year partnership extension.

MTV Kicks Off '2011 MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week' 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2011


The summer box-office has started to simmer, but MTV will bring it to a full sizzle with a week-long of exclusives from some of summer's hottest films during the '2011 MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week.' Beginning, Monday, May 30th through Friday, June 3rd, MTV and marquee talent from each film, including Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Aziz Ansari, Emma Roberts, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Michael Angarano and more will introduce a new exclusive clip at 11pm ET/PT on-air.

MTV Kicks Off '2011 MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week' 5/30
by Kelsey Denette - May 26, 2011


The summer box-office has started to simmer, but MTV will bring it to a full sizzle with a week-long of exclusives from some of summer's hottest films during the '2011 MTV Movie Awards Sneak Peek Week.' Beginning, Monday, May 30th through Friday, June 3rd, MTV and marquee talent from each film, including Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Aziz Ansari, Emma Roberts, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Michael Angarano and more will introduce a new exclusive clip at 11pm ET/PT on-air.

COMEDY CENTRAL Live @ the Bonnaroo Comedy Theater to Live Stream 6/12
by Kelsey Denette - May 26, 2011


COMEDY CENTRAL Digital has linked up with Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival for the exclusive multi-platform rights to present comedy fans unprecedented access to the festival's top stand-up talent as well as the frenetic energy of the 10th annual event, it was announced today by Steve Grimes, senior vice president, digital media, COMEDY CENTRAL.

Jon Favreau, Harrison Ford And More Set For Spike TV's 2011 Guys Choice
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011


Spike TV will assemble together Hollywood's hottest leading ladies, premier action stars, standout comedians and most unstoppable jocks to honor the year's most man-tastic achievements.

'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Pretty Little Liars,' et al. Among Winners at Young Hollywood Awards
by Lauren Wolman - May 21, 2011


The Young Hollywood Awards ceremony took place last night at at L.A.'s Club Nokia and will air May 26 on ION Television (9/8c). The awards ceremony included stars like Hailee Steinfeld and Elle Fanning.

Foo Fighters Set for the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' 6/5
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2011


MTV today announced that the Foo Fighters will rock the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' stage for the first time since 2005, debuting their next single, 'Walk,' off their seventh studio album 'Wasting Light.' Known for their epic live performances, Foo Fighters will join hip-hop artists Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz as the musical acts featured in this year's live show, along with previously announced presenters Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Steve Carell, Emma Stone, Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy.

Foo Fighters Set to Rock the 2011 MTV Movie Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2011


MTV today announced that the Foo Fighters will rock the '2011 MTV Movie Awards' stage for the first time since 2005, debuting their next single, 'Walk,' off their seventh studio album 'Wasting Light.'

Lupe Fiasco Will Perform at the '2011 MTV Movie Awards', Airs 6/5
by Charlie Piane - May 12, 2011


Critically-acclaimed hip-hop superstar Lupe Fiasco will take the stage at the '2011 MTV Movie Awards'. He will be joined by R&B sensation, Trey Songz for their first-ever televised performance together. Grammy Award-winning Lupe Fiasco will treat viewers to two songs from his hit album LASERS, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts. Fiasco will first rip the stage with the television debut of Fiasco and Trey Songz's collaborative single 'Out of My Head,' to be followed by a performance of his platinum single 'The Show Goes On.'

Hollywood's Biggest Stars Set for '2011 MTV Movie Awards'
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2011


The '2011 MTV Movie Awards' will be the hottest ticket in town with Hollywood's biggest names ready to hand out golden popcorn awards LIVE on Sunday, June 5 at 9pm ET/8pm CT. The first presenters to be announced, fans can tune-in to see the Green Lantern super powers of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively as well as the talented duo Steve Carell and Emma Stone.

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