MTV today announced air dates for its 2016 lineup of annual culture-bombing, tastemaking, and occasionally nipple-bearing award shows, including:
2016 "MTV Woodie Awards" - Wednesday, March 16
The "MTV Woodie Awards" will be back at SXSW to break some of the most eclectic, on the verge new artists in music.
2016 "MTV Movie Awards" - Sunday, April 10
The "MTV Movie Awards" will again celebrate and skewer Hollywood's hottest, provide exclusive first-looks at 2016's biggest blockbusters, and honor fan-favorite films of the past year.
2016 "MTV Video Music Awards" - Sunday, August 28
The "MTV Video Music Awards" will defend its crown as music's most electric and unpredictable evening. From dramatic performances to presidential campaigns, fans can only wonder what 2016 will bring.
The 2016 "MTV Fandom Awards" and "MTV EMAs" date will be announced at a later time.
About MTV:
MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion 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 Emmy(R), Grammy(R) and Peabody(R) award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks
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mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online
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MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
