CTV’s MUCHMTV GROUP BRINGS US A LOCAL CUSTOMISED VEVO EXPERIENCE.

Representing VEVO’s inventory and client solutions in Canada, CTV’s Much MTV Group has signed charter brands BlackBerry, HP, Mazda and WIND Mobile to the web’s leading premium music video and entertainment service. Furthermore, the VEVO experience is now more highly optimized to the tastes and culture of the Canadian marketplace with increased local programming.In addition to its charter sponsors, CTV has also signed marketing and advertising deals for VEVO Canada with key brands Nintendo, Universal Pictures, Sony Playstation, Cara Foods, Nestle Smarties, Labatt, Prairie Milk Marketing Partnership, Paramount Pictures and Wrigley.

VEVO’s nearly 8.5 million monthly unique Canadian visitors* can now enjoy an optimized viewing experience focused on music and artists Canadians love. Home-grown talent such as Ash Koley, Bedouin Soundclash, Celine Dion, Classified, Down With Webster, Drake, Hedley, Justin Bieber, Nelly Furtado and Nikki Yanofsky are featured prominently on VEVO Canada.The VEVO platform includes VEVO.com, VEVO on YouTube and, through syndication partnerships, the web networks where VEVO powers music videos including AOL and CBS Interactive Music Group.

MUCHMUSIC CHANGES THE LIVES OF FOUR CANADIAN BANDS.

San Sebastian (formerly known as Pumps)

Specials MuchMusic’s Gemini-nominated MuchOriginal breakout series DISBAND once again delivers rock ‘n roll glory.

Following the success of DISBAND discovery Stereos, four artists featured on Season 2 of the series have now secured record label or management deals, giving them a head start in one of the most competitive industries in the world.

Follow their journeys on MuchMusic’s upcoming DISBAND DISCOVERED specials. See airdates and information about where the bands are now below.

SAN SEBASTIAN
Hamilton-based band San Sebastian (who appeared on DISBAND under the name Pumps) signed a management deal with Last Gang, the same company that discovered Metric, Crystal Castles, and MSTRKRFT. They have since recorded their debut album produced by DISBAND Guru Greig Nori, and shot a video for first single "Wake Up", the song which received the thumbs up from the DISBAND judges. San Sebastian is now signed to Universal Music Canada and The Agency Group for live bookings.

DISBAND DISCOVERED: SAN SEBASTIAN airs Wed., May 5 at 8 p.m. ET on MuchMusic. Watch San Sebastian interview, live performance and video premiere on MUCHONDEMAND Thurs., May 6 at 5 p.m. ET.

ABANDON ALL SHIPS
Abandon All Ships from Toronto signed a management deal with Underground Operations Management (Stereos, Protest The Hero) and a recording deal with Universal Music Canada/Underground Operations. They also signed a booking deal with The Agency Group Canada and USA (Colin Lewis/Dave Shapiro) and now have tour dates booked leading all the way up until October 2010. In the U.S., Abandon All Ships secured a record deal with Velocity/Rise Records (Devil Wears Prada, From First To Last, Bleeding Through). The band now is currently negotiating for booking and label deals in Europe, Australia, and Japan.

DISBAND DISCOVERED: ABANDON ALL SHIPS airs Wed., July 7 at 8 p.m. ET on MuchMusic. Watch Abandon All Ships interview and video premiere on MUCHONDEMAND Thurs., July 8 at 5 p.m. ET.

THESE KIDS WEAR CROWNS: These Kids Wear Crowns from Chilliwack, B.C. signed a management deal with U.S.-based TQ Management (Forever The Sickest Kids, Shorelines End, Vanilla Ice). TKWC have just finished recording their debut album in Dallas, Texas with producer, Geoff Rockwell and filmed their first video directed and produced by The Field on single "Break It Up", sponsored by MuchFACT, in Vancouver. The band is booked by Jason Furman/SL Feldman and is touring with Faber Drive later this year. The band is quickly garnering interest from major labels.

DISBAND DISCOVERED: THESE KIDS WEAR CROWNS airs Wed., July 28 at 8 p.m. ET on MuchMusic. Watch These Kids Wear Crowns interview, live performance and video premiere on MUCHONDEMAND Thurs., July 29 at 5 p.m. ET.

MADDY RODRIGUEZ
Fifteen-year-old singer/songwriter Maddy Rodriguez from Etobicoke, Ontario has secured a development deal with Nettwerk (Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Billy Talent, Barenaked Ladies, Coldplay) and Bunk Rock Entertainment. DISBAND Guru Greig Nori is co-writing and producing her upcoming debut record over the summer, due for release in the fall.

DISBAND DISCOVERED: MADDY RODRIGUEZ airs Wed., August 18 at 8 p.m. ET on MuchMusic. Watch Maddy Rodriguez’s interview, live performance and video premiere on MUCHONDEMAND Thurs., August 19 at 5 p.m. ET.

MuchOriginal series DISBAND helps develop young, struggling Canadian bands by providing them music industry exposure with honest critique. Artists from across the country are put through a one week rock star boot camp with DISBAND Guru Greig Nori followed by the biggest performance of their lives in front of the country’s music industry elite. After they take the stage, the artist is told whether they have what it takes to be in the music biz or if they should DISBAND.

The first season saw Edmonton band Stereos sign a major record deal and be certified platinum and a Juno Award nominee in less than a year. Fellow Season 1 alum, Dean Lickyer has toured the country, opened for KISS, and are now recording their sophomore album.

SFTC: CONGRATS TO LIZ TRINNEAR WHO WON MUCHMUSIC VJ 2.0!!!

Photo: via MuchMusic.com

It's another woman VJ! The ladies won. Liz Trinnear, a 21 year old from London, Ontario went thru a lot in her life. She won! Congrats young lady! Watch her videos below but first, she quotes...

"I'd like to compare myself to the “The Little Engine That Could.” I have surpassed many obstacles in my life by telling myself “I think I can.” This optimistic approach has got me to where I am today and for me the next stop is: MuchMusic VJ. One of my biggest aspirations is to become the bridge between the audience and their dreams. Whether it's their favourite musician, celebrity, actor or icon, I want to be apart of the MuchMusic Canadian pop culture experience."

Liz on Twitter
Liz Trinnear Facebook
Liz's Blog

Many of you are complaining in e-mails to me that Alli should have won but Liz was very good too. You voted and you picked your choice. Liz will do well, so quit hatin! Read all the coverage on Much's blog here.

ALLI WALKER LOSES MUCHMUSIC VJ SPOT!

A 19-year-old Summerside teen has lost her bid to be MuchMusic's next VJ.

Alli Walker made it to the top three, but lost on Friday to Liz Trinnear of London, Ont.

More than 4,000 people had auditioned online for the coveted position.

Walker told CBC she had talked "like a chipmunk" and played the bagpipes in her video, trying to garner as much support as possible.

"I want it so bad," she said during a Nov. 3 interview. "I've honestly never wanted anything more.

"I work 24 hours a day on this thing. I stay up until 3 o'clock most nights writing people back, and just trying to get as many fans as possible."

Walker had said one of the reasons she wanted to win was to have an opportunity to interview her favourite musician.

"I think anybody who knows me knows I absolutely love Taylor Swift So I think I'm done with being a fan and I want to be an interviewer," she said.

While Walker didn't get to interview Swift, she did, get a chance to meet her in Chicago.

MuchMusic based its VJ decision on several factors, including the applicants' photos, video auditions, social links and written submissions, as well as the views, feedback and ratings by fans.

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From Paul Falkowski to Alli Walker, we followed them, loved them but only one wins. Congrats to Liz Trinnear!

JAY-Z, PHARRELL, SHEA AND WALE DO MUCH MUSIC HERE IN TORONTO ON HALLOWEEN SATURDAY.

Photos via my CTV Media Account for MuchMusic

My colleague in the music biz and dynamic VJ Sarah Taylor was the one to talk to this group yesterday. Jay and Wale spoke about the trends in the music biz and Pharrell and Shea spoke also on the future of N.E.R.D and things are looking good for all parties. Smart artists! WTH? Is that Chad Hugo in his drag Halloween duds or Sarah made a quick change? LOL! Much will have the video up on Monday and you will see the link here.

HALLOWEEN TREAT: NO TRICKS AS JAY-Z BRINGS PHARRELL AND WALE ALONG ON SATURDAY OCT 31ST TO TORONTO.

Pharrell and I in 2004

N.E.R.D and Wale Join Jay-Z on MUCHONDEMAND, Oct. 31. Jay-Z brings along some friends for a special Halloween edition of MUCHONDEMAND. Pharrell Williams and Shea from N.E.R.D, and Jay-Z’s newest protég join the hip-hop mogul for a special MOD on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. ET. VJ Sarah Taylor sits down with three generations of hip-hop royalty, talking about everything from music to fashion and how it feels to be the hottest rappers around.

N.E.R.D
World-famous producers and songwriters Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, over the course of their decade-long career, have changed the course of music. It started with the redefining of hip-hop, the two of them wielding a minimalist, synthesized palette and a limitless imagination to create a sound that was as sophisticated and elegant as it was raw and rhythmic. Since then, Pharrell has gone on to a successful solo career, collaborating with some of the biggest artists including Jay-Z, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Brittney Spears, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani and Busta Rhymes. N.E.R.D's latest studio album Seeing Sounds produced such hit singles as "Everyone Nose (All The Girls Standing In The Line For The Bathroom)" and "Spaz."


WALE
American hip-hop artist Wale first made his mark in 2006, with his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)." Featured as the house band for the 2009 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, Wale releases his first full length album, Attention: Deficit, November 10. The album features collaborations with Lady Gaga, Jazmine Sullivan, Gucci Mane, Bun B, Marsha Ambrosious and Pharrell.
Thanks a million to Ashley Applebaum, one of our dynamic media contacts at MuchMTV Group Now if you haven't seen who pronounces "HipHossip" the BEST, It is WALE!! Watch the whole video.

Jay-Z Co-Hosts MUCHONDEMAND, Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. ET.

He is married to singer Beyonce and he is back in Toronto for Halloween.

A special Saturday edition of MUCHONDEMAND welcomes the biggest rapper alive. This Halloween, the most powerful man in hip-hop makes his second appearance on MUCHONDEMAND. In July 2005, Jay-Z introduced us to relative unknowns Rihanna and Kanye West live on air – an event that caused a second street to be shut down when fans flocked to MuchMusic HQ in downtown Toronto. Since that epic visit, Rihanna and Kanye have become two of the biggest music stars of the decade. Jay-Z makes his triumphant return to MOD on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. ET. The lyrical genius sits down with VJ Sarah Taylor to talk about the success of his latest album Blueprint 3, his rise to fame as a business mogul and what fans can expect next.

As always, viewers are at the centre of the action at MuchMusic, whether in the live audience or from home by asking questions via text, phone, e-mail, and webcam.

The self-proclaimed “best rapper alive,” Jay-Z is one of the most respected and financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs of all time, having sold over 30 million copies of his 15+ albums in the US alone, and winning several Grammy Awards® over the past decade. This hip hop mogul brings the swagger and rhymes that made him famous to MOD, promising to get fans in an “Empire State of Mind”.

Thanks to Ashley Applebaum at Much for notifying HipHossip.

MUCHMUSIC ANNOUNCES 16 FINALISTS FOR VJ SEARCH.

Toronto, ON (October 13, 2009) – And then there were 16. After nearly 4000 VJ wannabes applied, only the hottest and coolest were left standing as MuchMusic announced the remaining candidates for the sickest job in the country. Applicants from across Canada battled it out on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter®, and MySpace™. Fans all over the country connected with applicants at muchmusic.com giving 16 potential VJs the chance to become a Canadian icon. The Top 16 represent 13 cities from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. But for MuchMusic fans, the competition is about to heat up even more. Fans can hit up muchmusic.com until Oct. 25 to support and interact with their favorite VJ hopefuls. Then it’s adios to half the VJ candidates as the Top 16 is narrowed down to eight semi-finalists on Monday, Oct. 26.

“MuchMusic VJ 2.0 received so many unbelievable applications from all across Canada and our fans were front and centre narrowing the search with their feedback,” said Brad Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Much MTV Group, CTV Inc. “These Top 16 represent our fans across the country and embody what we’re looking for in our newest VJ: knowledge of music, pop-culture and Canadian youth. Now, it’s time for fans to get interactive at muchmusic.com to help us decide which candidates get a chance at this incredible dream job.”

The Top 16 were selected from almost 4000 applications based on fan views, ratings and feedback, along with the applicants photo, video audition, social links, and written submission. The Top 16 can be viewed and supported online at muchmusic.com:

1. Nadine Sykora – Vancouver, BC
2. Caity Babcock – Maple Ridge, BC
3. Elma Mehmedbegovic – Edmonton, AB
4. Kelly Peter – London, ON
5. Liz Trinnear – London, ON
6. Julian Koehler – Kitchener, ON
7. Jessy Pesce – Keswick, ON
8. Ashley Stennett – Hamilton, ON
9. Andrew Bravener – Oakville, ON
10. Lyric James – Mississauga, ON
11. Marlon Palmer – Toronto, ON
12. Tassja Kemp-Jackson – Toronto, ON
13. Laith Hakeem – Richmond Hill, ON
14. Cody Dobie – Ottawa, ON
15. Christina Meng – Montreal, QC
16. Alli Walker – Summerside, PEI

For more information on Doritos Presents MuchMusic VJ 2.0, go to muchmusic.com.

Congrats to all that did not make it including our own nominee Paul Falkowski. Big things are coming for Paul though.

KEEP VOTING FOR PAUL ON MUCHMUSIC!!!!!!

"Thank you all so very much! I really appreciate everything you've done for me, and continue on doing." Paul Falkowski.

Our VJ is a little busy so I thought I'd pass on his message, and a few other important notes:

- Paul has fully submitted his application :D & submissions are closed :O

- UNEXPECTED! Voting continues until October 12th! (Finalists picked Oct 13th.)

- Tip: Make Paul's VJ entry page your homepage. I've done this and it has helped me tremendously in not forgetting to vote!
http://vj.muchmusic.com/gallery/681#gallery

- Paul went down half a star and we cannot let this continue, we know he's better then that! 1500+ people would not be supporting an applicant if we thought he'd fail as a VJ, so vote vote vote!

- And as you vote, keep inviting old friends and new friends to join this group, we need as many supporters as we can get, ESPECIALLY when we help him get into the top 16 ;)

- If you have Twitter or a Youtube account, please follow and subscribe to Paul, this will also help him tremendously because he needs a very strong online presence!
http://twitter.com/PFalkowski
http://www.youtube.com/user/paulfalkowski

And last but not least, depending on everyone's midterms and exams, etc. Paul is thinking of hosting some sort of celebration for you guys, regardless if he makes it or not. Paul truly wants the supporters to know how much he appreciates everything you guys have been doing for him.♥

Keep the love coming,

MUCHMUSIC WANTS YOU.......AS THE NEW VJ! WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY!!!

MuchMusic Offers One Young Canadian the Job of a Lifetime

– Fresh-faced, Canadians wanted for the one of the most soughtafter jobs in Canada as Doritos Presents MuchMusic VJ 2.0
– VJ wannabes have until Sept. 28 to apply at muchmusic.com
– 16 semi-finalists announced on October 13

Toronto, ON (September 22, 2009) – Wanted: A fresh, young Canadian face for the coolest job in media that can give MuchMusic fans a dose of everything they crave. Must love: Music, pop culture, and getting close to celebrities. Job description: Interviewing the best bands in the business, meeting fans, travelling across the country, and being able to work efficiently in an environment with extremely high decibel levels (screaming fans, loud bands, etc.) at the iconic MuchMusic HQ. Experience: Not Necessary. Sound interesting? Hell yeah, it does! Applicants can go to muchmusic.com until Monday, Sept. 28 to apply to be the next MuchMusic VJ.

“Being MuchMusic’s newest VJ is absolutely the best job in the country for a young, music and pop culture savvy Canadian kid to have,” said Brad Schwartz, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Much MTV Group, CTV Inc. “MuchMusic is all about evolving to give our fans what they want. And now we need their input to help us find our newest VJ by rating all the applicants. I can’t wait to make this exciting new addition our stellar Much team.”

VJ applicants can post a profile on muchmusic.com where they are encouraged to make it their own by posting pictures, YouTube videos, Facebook, and Twitter profiles. Showing personal style, interests, opinions on up-and-coming bands, trends, movies and more is what makes trendsetting hopefuls’ profiles shine. Individuality is essential! And as with everything MuchMusic does, fans are at the centre of the action by rating all VJ submissions at muchmusic.com.

On October 13, MuchMusic announces 16 VJ hopeful semi-finalists who begin a series of interactive and online challenges at muchmusic.com to prove they have what it takes. MuchMusic fans are back in the mix helping trim the search even further. Fans can continue to rate just how hot and cool the 16 semi-finalists are to help MuchMusic find the final four. These four finalists are announced in late November.

To become MuchMusic’s next face of the station and for more information on MuchMusic VJ 2.0, go to muchmusic.com.

Only one thing! Here's the bad news for other potentials. We at HIPHOSSIP have already picked our fave nominee and it's PAUL FALKOWSKI!! He's the one and we want you to vote for Paul. You the reader has always been good with voting for our pick. Coming soon....Our EXCLUSIVE interview with Paul.

About MuchMusic

As the No. 1 Canadian brand for teens and young adults, MuchMusic is an integral part of today’s pop-culture landscape. Live performances and interviews with the best Canadian and international artists, and celebrity guests put fans in the centre of the action making MuchMusic’s acclaimed street level Toronto headquarters Canada’s epicentre of celebrity. A multi-platform Canadian icon, MuchMusic.com is a favourite destination for youth delivering music videos, user-generated content site and more. MuchMusic spotlights homegrown talent through original productions and nurtures the Canadian music video production industry through its annual, multi-million dollar contribution to MuchFACT. MuchMusic is available in 8.2 million households across Canada via cable, satellite, and mobile. For more information, go to muchmusic.com. MuchMusic is a division of CTV Limited.

Thanks to Amy Doary at PR for the news release.

FROM CANADA: THE KING OF POP GOES HOME!!! GOODBYE MICHAEL JACKSON....

CTV is your official Michael Jackson memorial headquarters.

CTV Invites Canadians to Pay Tribute to the King of Pop With Michael Jackson Memorial Coverage And Tribute Programming

CTV channels bring fans nearly 60 hours of Michael Jackson memorial service coverage and additional tribute programming across 10 channels.

CTV Headquarters in Toronto to provide sidewalk viewing of memorial coverage – CTV brings viewers exclusive live coverage on multiple channels direct from the Staples Center in Los Angeles tomorrow as the world celebrates the life of Michael Jackson.

At 12:55 p.m. on CTV, Michael Jackson expert and ETALK reporter Traci Melchor is direct from the Staples Center while ETALK’S Ben Mulroney and Tanya Kim and MuchMusic’s Leah Miller are live from CTV’s Queen Street headquarters in Toronto, providing a snapshot of the coverage to follow at 1 p.m. on CTV properties such as MuchMusic, CTV News Channel, CP24, CTV.ca and muchmusic.com.

Michael Jackson fans in Toronto are welcomed to view the memorial with others on sidewalk television screens as CTV broadcasts the MuchMusic special REMEMBER THE TIMES: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL in super-simulcast, live across the country, beginning at 1 p.m. ET. The coverage is anchored by live programming on CTV beginning at 12:55 p.m. ETon Tuesday, July 7. In chronological order, CTV ’s Michael Jackson Memorial and tribute programming is as follows:

ETALK Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m. ET – CTV

Michael Jackson expert Traci Melchor co-hosts ETALK tonight and tomorrow from Los Angeles as the world prepares to say its final goodbye to The King of Pop. Melchor will be on-site at Jackson ’s funeral to deliver the details of what viewers and attendees can expect as Jackson ’s fans mourn him publicly. Melchor remains in L.A. tomorrow to take viewers through the events as they unfold. Encore broadcasts of ETALK air on Star! at 6 p.m. 8:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET.

CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON Monday, July 6 at 10 p.m. on CTV News Channel and 11 p.m. on CTV

CTV NATIONAL NEWS WITH LLOYD ROBERTSON goes live to L.A. with CTV 's L.A. Bureau Chief Tom Walters , who reports on the last minute preparations leading up to the memorial and the latest on today’s hearing regarding Jackson’s estate; while National Affairs Correspondent Lisa LaFlamme reports from the Dodgers Centre as tickets to Jackson’s memorial are handed out to lucky lottery winners.

CANADA AM Tuesday, July 7 at 6 a.m. ET on CTV and CTV News Channel (3hrs.) Coverage begins on Canada ’s #1 morning show at 6 a.m. with Tom Walters –

CTV ’s L.A. Bureau Chief – live from outside the Staples Centre in L.A. with all of the details on the event: the security, the lineup, the fans and the latest on the custody battle for Jackson ’s children. Meet two Canadian fans who managed to get the coveted tickets to MJ’s memorial. Canada AM also interviews the friends and former colleagues of the pop superstar – including musician King Errisson – on the day of his memorial.

REMEMBER THE TIMES: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL

Live, Tuesday, July 7 from 12 - 4 p.m. ET (MuchMusic and MuchMore) and from 1 – 3 p.m. ET (CTV)

A Much Original Production. MuchMusic and MuchMore bring viewers four hours of live coverage from Michael Jackson’s memorial service. ETALK’s Traci Melchor is in L.A. to provide live updates and interviews from the service throughout the broadcast. Live from MuchMusic HQ in Toronto , host Devon Soltendieck talks with special guests and fans about their favourite MJ memories and music. MJ fans from across Canada are encouraged to share their thoughts and memories about the King of Pop via Twitter (twitter.com/muchmusic) as messages will scroll throughout the special broadcast. Torontonians are encouraged to visit MuchMusic headquarters at Queen and John to pay their respects in person. MJ fans can log on to muchmusic.com from 1-4 p.m. ET to watch all of the live coverage online. Encore presentations of REMEMBER THE TIMES: THE MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL are available on MuchMusic and MuchMore at 8 p.m. ET ,at 11 p.m. ET exclusively on MuchMore and again on both MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic, Wednesday, July 8, at 9 a.m. ET .

CTV News Channel Tuesday, July 7 at 9 a.m. ET

Day-long special coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET . Coverage ramps up at Noon ET with Marcia MacMillan anchoring and interviewing guests including Wes Williams (aka Maestro), SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA judge Tré Armstrong, Hollywood Reporter journalist Michael Rechtschaffen and former Much VJ Juliette Powell. CTV News Channel then delivers complete live coverage of the memorial beginning at 1 p.m ET . CTV.ca will be streaming CTV News Channel special coverage live on the web starting at Noon .

CP24

Tuesday, July 7 at 12 p.m. ET

CP24 covers all aspects of the tribute to Michael Jackson beginning at Noon , including coverage of the memorial at 1 p.m. ET .

MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE (MTV)

Tuesday, July 7 from 1-3 p.m. ET (2hrs.) MTV brings viewers two hours of live coverage from the Michael Jackson Memorial from Staples Center in L.A. An encore broadcast of MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE airs at 11 p.m. ET.

MTV PRESENTS: MICHAEL JACKSON, THE KING OF POP (MTV) Tuesday, July 7 from 3-5 p.m. ET (2hrs.)

MTV brings Canadians a two-hour Michael Jackson tribute special from MTV International. The special takes viewers through Michael’s life focusing on his childhood and time in the Jackson 5, his incredible solo career and rise to the top as the king of pop in the 80s, and then into his later years and unfortunate passing that left fans throughout the world shocked and saddened.

MOD MICHAEL JACKSON SPECIAL (MuchMusic)

Tuesday, July 7 from 5-6 p.m. ET (60min.) In a tribute to the King of Pop, MUCHONDEMAND counts down the top 10 Michael Jackson videos of all time. Featuring special guest commentary, the show also recaps the Michael Jackson memorial service

DAILY FIX MICHAEL JACKSON SPECIAL (MuchMore)

Tuesday, July 7 from 7-8 p.m. ET (60min.) Host Matt Wells takes viewers on a trip down memory lane with some of Michael Jackson’s most memorable music and music videos along with commentary on what MJ meant to the music world and his fans around the globe.

REMEMBER THE TIMES: MICHAEL JACKSON – MuchNews Special

MuchMusic: Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET (30min.) MuchMore: Wednesday, July 8 at 8 p.m. ET and Thursday, July 9 at 1 a.m. ET (30min.)

A Much Original Production. A 30-minute tribute to the King of Pop that highlights his earliest days in The Jackson Five all the way to becoming the world’s most-recognized pop artist. MuchMusic and MuchMore bring viewers moments from the Michael Jackson memorial service along with fan and celebrity reactions from around the globe.

MICHAEL JACKSON MUSIC VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE (MuchVibe)

Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. ET – Wednesday, July 8 at 2 a.m. ET In a tribute to one of music’s most iconic stars, MuchVibe dedicates 16 hours to bring viewers MJ videos spanning his entire career.

MICHAEL JACKSON MUSIC VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE (MuchMore Retro)

Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. ET – Wednesday, July 8 at 2 a.m. ET Spanning both his career and the alphabet, MuchMoreRetro brings viewers a Michael Jackson video retrospective featuring a showcase of his videos from A-Z.

My sincere thanks to Rom Halverson, Publicist at MuchMTV Group who always hook Hiphossip up. We are Michael Jackson day all day at Hiphossip. I will have a large photo slideshow of all events as well.

2009 MMVAS Now That’s How You Throw An Effing Block Party!

Congrats to Classified! Classi, DID IT! HARD WORK AND PERSEVERENCE!!!!!!!!

Drake told me he and Rihanna are just pals. (Videos coming weekend)


Told Kim K I loved reading about her (rear) all over the net and that was the first thing I needed to see. Reggie came with her too as a presenter. Everything on her is REAL!

ALL I CAN SAY WAS THE WHOLE ATMOSPHERE WAS TERRIFIC AND THINGS WENT SMOOTH IN ALL AREAS. I WANT TO SPECIALLY THANK THOSE DEDICATED MEDIA RELATIONS FOLKS AT MUCHMUSIC WHO GAVE ME ACCESS SECOND YEAR IN A ROW TO COVER THIS EPIC EVENT. THANK YOU GUYS, YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

Jeniffer Correlli, Amy Doary, Rom Halverson, Ashley Applebaum, Jaime Werby.

Nickelback took home top honours grabbing three awards Fan FAVEs The Midway State snatch up two pieces of MMVA hardware UR FAVE voting raises the bar with a record setting almost half a million votes cast Pyro performances, white-hot celebs, and crazy-loyal fans collided at the 2009 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS pushing decibel levels beyond the threshold at MuchMusic HQ. Rock royalty Nickelback, lit up the MMVAs stage and took home top honours scoring three awards (Best Video, Best Post-Production, MuchLOUD Best Rock Video).

The Midway State took home two awards (the coveted UR FAVE : Favourite New Artist and VideoFACT Best Independent Video) and international chart-topper Lady Gaga, who left fans awestruck with her umm…spark-spitting brassiere, seized the highly-coveted International Video of the Year award. Mega heartthorb co-hosts Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas caused heart palipitations at the legendary corner of Queen and John with not one, but two performances.


And Twi-hards lost it for Taylor Lautner when he introduced Nickelback for the final performance of the night. The Vancouver rockers set the Toronto skyline ablaze with an incredible performance capped off by explosions of fire in sky.

" Canada is very special to me. Canada gave me my first number one record; my first boyfriend; and now my first award," said Lady Gaga.

“You can really tell it’s all about the fans,” said co-host Nick Jonas.

“This is amazing.... It’s like the biggest block party. Wish they did something like this in the States,” said Kim Kardashian, 2009 MMVAs Presenter.

But this year it was the fans that spoke louder than ever before casting close to 470,000 total votes to crown Simple Plan (Favourite Video), The Midway State (Favourite New Artist), and the Jonas Brothers (Favourite International Video) as the winners of the 2009 MMVAs UR FAVE Awards (formerly People’s Choice Awards).

"It’s was an absolutely incredible night, with the best in the business doing their thing for the MuchMusic fans all night long,” said Brad Schwartz, Senior Vice-President and General Manager, The Much MTV Group, CTV Inc."Whether it was hugging a Jo Bros in person, being glued to the TV for three rock solid hours, or directing their own version of the MMVAs at muchmusic.com, the best part for us was being able to bring our fans closer to their favorite stars than they’ve ever been.”

Encore presentations of the 2009 MMVAs can be viewed online at muchmusic.com right now. Viewers can pick their favourite performances or see the whole broadcast in its entirety again. The 2009 MMVAs rebroadcasts on CTV on July 11 at midnight ET. MuchMusic also rebroadcasts the show throughout the week.

I watch it tonite as I am indoors in the press areas most of the night. International broadcasts can be seen on TV Guide Network in the U.S. , in 20 countries around the world on MTVNHD and on XYZnetworks in Australia .

And the winners are…

UR FAVE: Favourite Video

Simple Plan – “Save You”

UR FAVE: Favourite New Artist

The Midway State – “Never Again”

UR FAVE: Favourite International Video

Jonas Brothers – “Burnin’ Up”

Best Video

Nickelback – “Gotta Be Somebody”

Best International Video - Artist

Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”

Best International Video - Group

Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow”

Pop Video of the Year

Danny Fernandes – “Private Dancer”

Best International Video – Canadian

Billy Talent – “Rusted from the Rain”

MuchLOUD Best Rock Video

Nickelback – “Gotta Be Somebody”

MuchVibe HipHop Video

Classified – “Anybody Listening”

Best Director

Marianas Trench – “Cross My Heart”

Best Post-Production

Nickelback – “Gotta Be Somebody”

Best Cinematography

Bedouin Soundclash – “Until We Burn Into the Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)”

VideoFACT Best Independent Video

The Midway State – “Never Again”

MuchMusic.com Most Watched Video

Girlicious – “Like Me”

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THE MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS IN MY OPINION IS WHAT MAKES TORONTO ICONIC......

Just watch my video and you be the Judge. Asked on CityTV's City Online with Kris Reyes, she wanted to know what makes T-Dot iconic and I called in the show back during the March 2009 birthdate. Does this sound like Deja-Vu with the Jonas brothers and all? I will get you some HOT coverage Sunday and Monday. Stay tuned as I am going to be camped in the pressroom. Make sure you check out rehearsals tommorrow.....Sat beginning in the afternoon.

REMEMBER, WRISTBAND HOLDERS, NO CAMPING OVERNITE!!!

MuchMusic announced today that I should tell you wristband-holders for this weekend’s MMVAs are encouraged to line up no earlier than 6 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 21. Wristband-holders are not permitted to camp overnight at MuchMusic HQ.

“Because we’re putting on the biggest and best MMVAs ever and because our fans are crazy-loyal, the level of excitement for the MMVAs is totally unprecedented this year,” said Brad Schwartz , Senior Vice-President, General Manager, Much MTV Group, CTV Inc. “The safety of our fans is our number one priority, so we’re asking wristband-holders not to come down to Queen Street until Sunday morning.”

Canada is preparing for the biggest party of the year, with the MMVAs stage now under construction and the corner of Queen and John fast becoming the epicentre of celebrity culture this weekend. MMVAs wristband-holders can look forward to locking their place in line starting Sunday morning at 6 a.m. ET.

NOMINEES LIST for the 2009 MMVA's.

Below are the nominees and my picks. Smack me Monday morning if I'm wrong.

Video Of The Year
Danny Fernandes – Private Dancer (CP Records/Fontana North)
Director: Ren
k-os – 4, 3, 2, 1 (Crown Loyalist Records/Universal Music)
Directors: Drew Lightfoot, k-os
Marianas Trench – Cross My Heart (604 Records/Universal Music)
Director: Colin Minihan
Nickelback – Gotta Be Somebody (EMI)
Director: Nigel Dick
The Stills – Being Here (Arts & Crafts/EMI)
Director: Teqtonik
Post Production Of The Year
Classified – Anybody Listening (Half Life Records/Sony Music)
Post-Production: Aden Bahadori, Nick Flook, Mike Sevigny, Harv Glazer
Director: Harv Glazer
Mobile – The Killer (Universal Music)
Post-Production: Félix & Paul
Directors: Félix & Paul
Nickelback – Gotta Be Somebody (EMI)
Post-Production: Ring of Fire
Director: Nigel Dick
The New Cities – Dead End Countdown (Sony Music)
Post-Production: Jodeb
Director: Jodeb
The Stills – Being Here (Arts & Crafts/EMI)
Post-Production: Teqtonik
Director: Teqtonik

Cinematographer Of The Year
Bedouin Soundclash– Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love
Song) (Dine Alone/Universal Music)
D.O.P.: Christopher Walters
Director: Michael Maxxis
Elise Estrada – Crash And Burn (RockSTAR/E1 Music)
D.O.P.: Norm Li
Director: Ali Visanji
k-os – 4, 3, 2, 1 (Crown Loyalist Records/Universal Music)
D.O.P.: André Pienaar
Directors: Drew Lightfoot, k-os
The Midway State – Change For You (Remedy Music/EMI)
D.O.P.: Samy Inayeh
Directors: Frank Borin, Patrick Langlois
Theory Of A Deadman – All Or Nothing (604 Records/Universal Music)
D.O.P.: Brendan Steacy
Director: Davin Black

Director Of The Year
Bedouin Soundclash– Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love
Song) (Dine Alone/Universal Music)
Director: Michael Maxxis
Classified – Anybody Listening (Half Life Records/Sony Music)
Director: Harv Glazer
Danny Fernandes – Fantasy (CP Records/Fontana North)
Director: RT!
Marianas Trench – Cross My Heart (604 Records/Universal Music)
Director: Colin Minihan
Theory Of A Deadman – All Or Nothing (604 Records/Universal Music
Director: Davin Black

Pop Video Of The Year
Danny Fernandes – Private Dancer (CP Records/Fontana North)
Director: Ren
Elise Estrada – Crash And Burn (RockSTAR/E1 Music)
Director: Ali Visanji
Karl Wolf – Africa (EMI)
Director: Ted Wallach
Lights – Drive My Soul (Underground Operations/Universal Music)
Director: Sean Michael Turrell
Shiloh – Operator (A Girl Like Me) (Universal Music)
Director: Aaron A.

MuchLOUD Rock Video Of The Year
Inward Eye – Shame (J Records/Sony Music)
Director: Rémy M. Larochelle
Marianas Trench – Cross My Heart (604 Records/Universal Music)
Director: Colin Minihan
Nickelback – Gotta Be Somebody (EMI)
Director: Nigel Dick
Ten Second Epic – Life Times (Black Box/Fontana North)
Director: Colin Minihan, Cody Fennell
Theory Of A Deadman – All Or Nothing (604 Records/Universal Music)
Director: Davin Black

MuchVIBE HipHop Video Of The Year
Classified – Anybody Listening (Half Life Records/Sony Music)
Director: Harv Glazer
Famous – Ain’t No Use (Wannabe Famous? Records/E1 Music)
Director: David F. Mewa
JB f. Ghetto Flex – Move Your Body (GCP Rec. Corp./Fontana North)
Director: Cazhhmere
k-os – 4, 3, 2, 1 (Crown Loyalist Records/Universal Music)
Directors: Drew Lightfoot, k-os
Shad – The Old Prince Still Lives At Home (Black Box/Fontana North)
Director: HotDogGarbage
VideoFACT Indie Video Of The Year
Bedouin Soundclash– Until We Burn In The Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love
Song) (Dine Alone/Universal Music)
Director: Michael Maxxis
Metric – Gimme Sympathy (Last Gang/Universal Music)
Director: Frank Borin
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains – Who Do We Care For? (Outside Music)
Director: Graydon Sheppard
Shad – The Old Prince Still Lives At Home (Black Box/Fontana North)
Director: HotDogGarbage
The Midway State – Never Again (Remedy Music/EMI)
Directors: Frank Borin, Fuzz de Grandpre

International Video Of The Year – Artist
Beyoncé – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) (Columbia/Sony Music)
Director: Jake Nava
Britney Spears – Womanizer (Zomba/Sony Music)
Director: Joseph Kahn
Kanye West – Heartless (Roc-A-Fella/Universal Music)
Director: Hype Williams
Katy Perry – Hot N Cold (Capitol/EMI)
Director: Alan Ferguson
Kevin Rudolf f. Lil’ Wayne – Let It Rock (Cash Money/Universal Music)
Director: Justin Francis
Kelly Clarkson – My Life Would Suck Without You (RCA/Sony Music)
Director: Wayne Isham
Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Cherrytree/Universal Music)
Director: Ray Kay
Lil’ Wayne – A Milli (Cash Money/Universal Music)
Directors: Dayo, Dwayne Carter, Jeff Panzer
Miley Cyrus – The Climb (Walt Disney Records/Universal Music)
Directors: Matthew Rolston
T.I. f. Rihanna – Live Your Life (Atlantic/Warner Music)
Director: Anthony Mandler

International Video Of The Year - Group
Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Parlophone/EMI)
Director: Hype Williams
Green Day – Know Your Enemy (Warner Bros./Warner Music)
Director: Mathew Cullen
Jonas Brothers – Lovebug (Hollywood Records/Universal Music)
Director: Philip Andelman
Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire (Sony Music)
Director: Sophie Muller
Metro Station – Shake It (Red Ink)
Director: Josh Forbes
MGMT – Electric Feel (Red Ink/Sony Music)
Director: Ray Tintori
Pussycat Dolls – I Hate This Part (Interscope/Universal Music)
Director: Joseph Kahn
Rise Against – Re-Education (Through Labor) (DGC/Universal Music)
Director: Kevin Kerslake
The Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow (Interscope/Universal Music)
Director: Mathew Cullen, Mark Kudsi
The Killers – Human (Island/Universal Music)
Director: Danny Drysdale

International Video Of The Year By A Canadian – Artist or Group
Billy Talent – Rusted From The Rain (Warner Music)
Director: Wayne Isham
K’naan f. Chubb Rock – ABC’s (Octoscope)
Director: Marcus Raboy
Kardinal Offishall f. Akon – Dangerous (Kon Live/Universal Music)
Director: Gil Green
Kreesha Turner – Don’t Call Me Baby (EMI)
Director: Sanaa Hamri
Nickelback – If Today Was Your Last Day (EMI)
Director: Nigel Dick

UR FAVE Video Of The Year
Danny Fernandes – Fantasy (CP Records/Fontana North)
Kardinal Offishall f. Akon – Dangerous (Kon Live/Universal Music)
Marianas Trench – Cross My Heart (604 Records/Universal Music)
Nickelback – Gotta Be Somebody (EMI)
Simple Plan – Save You (Atlantic/Warner Music)
UR FAVE International Video Of The Year
Jonas Brothers – Burnin’ Up (Hollywood Records/Universal Music)
Katy Perry – I Kissed A Girl (Capitol/EMI)
Lady Gaga – Poker Face (Cherrytree/Universal Music)
Lil’ Wayne – A Milli (Cash Money/Universal Music)
Britney Spears – Womanizer (Zomba/Sony Music)

UR FAVE New Artist Of The Year
Danny Fernandes – Fantasy (CP Records/Fontana North)
Lights – Drive My Soul (Underground Operations/Universal Music)
Shiloh – Goodbye, You Suck (Universal Music)
The Midway State – Never Again (Remedy Music/EMI)
Karl Wolf – Africa (EMI)

MY MEDIA LIST: PHEW! 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards Sunday June 21st 2009 LIVE from TORONTO.

PERFORMERS LIST
• Alexisonfire
• Billy Talent
• Black Eyed Peas
• Classified
• Jonas Brothers
• Kelly Clarkson
• Lady Gaga
• Nickelback
• Rise Against
• Shiloh

PRESENTERS LIST
Music


• Danny Fernandes (Five-time 2009 MMVAs Nominee)
• Drake
• Girlicious
• Karl Wolf (Two-time 2009 MMVAs Nominee)
• Lights (Two-time 2009 MMVAs Nominee)
• Marianas Trench (Four-time 2009 MMVAs Nominee)
• Mika (Grammy®-nominated musician)
• The Midway State (Three-time 2009 MMVAs Nominee)
• Theory Of A Deadman (Three-time 2009 MMVAs Nominee)

Film
• Audrina Patridge (Sorority Row, THE HILLS)
• Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight, New Moon)
• Rumer Willis (Sorority Row)
• Taylor Lautner (Twilight, New Moon)

Television
• AnnaLynne McCord (90210)
• Brody Jenner (THE HILLS)
• Kim Kardashian (KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS)
• Natalli Reznik (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA)
• Nico Archambault (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA)
Athletes
• Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)
• Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors)

Media
• Perez Hilton

ALL TALENT ON THE RED CARPET
** Includes people in the MMVAs 09 RED CARPET SPECIAL
and those just walking the carpet (must be nice......)

Musicians
• Alexisonfire
• Bedouin Soundclash
• Billy Talent
• Black Eyed Peas
• Classified
• Danny Fernandes
• Drake (Rihanna?)
• Elise Estrada
• Famous
• Girlicious
• JB
• Jermaine Dupri (Janet Jackson?)
• Karl Wolf
• Kelly Clarkson
• k-os
• Lights
• Massari
• Marianas Trench
• Metric
• Mika
• Mobile
• Nickelback
• Rise Against
• Sebastien Grainger
• Shad
• Shiloh
• Stereos
• Ten Second Epic
• The Midway State
• The New Cities
• The Stills

Film
• Taylor Lautner (Twilight)
• Rachelle Lafevre (Twilight)
• Rumer Willis (Sorority Row)
Television
• Aaron Douglas (THE BRIDGE)
• AJ Buckley (CSI: NY)
• AnnaLynne McCord (90210)
• Ann Rohmer (CP24)
• Audrina Patridge (THE HILLS/Sorority Row)
• Blake McGrath (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA)
• Brittany Flickinger (PARIS HILTON’S MY NEW BFF)
• Brody Jenner (THE HILLS)
• Dan Levy (MTV – THE AFTER SHOW)
• Darren Dutchysen (TSN)
• Daryn Jones (MTV LIVE)
• Ennis Esmer (THE LISTENER)
• Frank Cassini (THE BRIDGE)
• Genadijs Dolganovs (THE BRIDGE)
• Inga Cadranel (THE BRIDGE)
• Jayde Nicole (THE HILLS)
• Jeanne Beker (CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL)
• Jennifer Hedger (TSN)
• Jessi Cruickshank (MTV – THE AFTER SHOW)
• Kim Kardashian (KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS) and Reggie Bush
• Lisa Marcos (THE LISTENER)
• Luther Brown (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA)
• Michel Seater (LIFE WITH DEREK)
• Mika Midolo (CP24)
• Mike Ruiz (CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL)
• Mylene Dinh-Robic (THE LISTENER)
• Natalli Reznik (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE)
• Nico Archambault (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE)
• Ona Grauer (THE BRIDGE)
• Paul Popowich (THE BRIDGE)
• Steve Anthony (CP24)
• Theresa Joy (THE BRIDGE)
• Tila Tequila (A DOUBLE SHOT AT LOVE)
• Tré Armstrong (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA)

Philanthropists
• Craig Kielburger (Free the Children)
• Marc Kielburger (Free the Children)
• Russ McLeod (Free the Children)

Athletes
• Alexander Ovechkin (Hockey player – Washington Capitals)
• Brad Martin (Olympic Snowboarder)
• Chris Bosh (Basketball player – Toronto Raptors)
• Heather Moyse (Olympic Bobsleigh)
• Jeffrey Buttle (Olympic Skater)
• Joannie Rochette (Olympic Skater)
• Reggie Bush (Football player – New Orleans Saints)
• Tessa Virtue (Olympic Ice Dancer)

Thanks to Much Music's Media relations department's Amy Doary, Jen Corelli, Ashley Applebaun, Alison Salinas and Jaime Werby for this kindness.

Asher Roth Brings the Bread to MUCHONDEMAND.

Live Interview and performance on MUCHONDEMAND, Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. ET

Fans can join the party live in studio and via webcam, text, phone, and e-mail.

It’s not every day a suburban white kid falls in love with hip hop and ditches college to pursue a career as a rap star. Asher Roth has risen through the Internet ranks and convinced rap top dogs that his rhythmic word rhymes are white hot. Fans can check him out live Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. ET as the hip-hop Goodwill Ambassador rocks the beats on MUCHONDEMAND with a live performance and interview. Fans are at the centre of the action in the live audience and from home by asking questions via text, phone, e-mail, and webcam.

This is an MOD not to miss; after all, it’s going to be one awfully crazy party.

Asher Roth is a rapper from Morrisville, Pennsylvania who grew up, admittedly, sheltered in the suburbs. After discovering hip hop and beginning to write his own rhymes he released his debut album in 2006. But it’s his latest project, Asleep in the Bread Aisle making fans sit up and take notice with the catchy, true-to-life single, “I Love College” currently one of the most requested videos on MuchMusic. Roth was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine as an artist to watch.

Thanks to Amy Doary at CTV/Much MTV Media Relations for always putting HipHossip in the know.