SINGAPORE – MTV Asia has announced the premiere of a local, 30-minute special inspired by the original, legendary hip-hop series Yo! MTV Raps. Reinvented for a new generation of fans, the standalone special will feature Asian hip-hop artists from Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, giving audiences a taste of Asia’s current hip-hop scene. “We are really excited to unveil this localised edition. Hip-hop culture is lived and breathed across the world, and there is an … [Read more...] about MTV Asia’s “Yo! MTV Raps” to feature region’s hip-hop scene
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‘Bellator’ exclusive to Paramount Channel
ASIA – Paramount Channel has announced that it will be the exclusive new home to popular mixed martial arts franchise, Bellator. Bellator’s upcoming world championship events from venues around the world will be aired on Paramount Channel, starting off with the live telecast of the World Welterweight Champion title fight to kick-off the 2018 season, “Bellator 192” on 21 January. 2018. MTV Asia and MTVph will also get a piece of the action with the launch of a new Paramount-branded … [Read more...] about ‘Bellator’ exclusive to Paramount Channel
MTV Asia airs G.E.M.: G-Force for the first time
Singapore / Malaysia / Indonesia –This December, get ready to sparkle with Asian pop sensation, Deng Zi Qi, best known as G.E.M. MTV Asia will be airing the music documentary G.E.M.: <G-FORCE> for the first time. <G-FORCE> tells the story of how G.E.M., an ordinary teenage girl from Hong Kong, became the biggest female singer in China overnight. Through her devotion to music and jaw-dropping talent, G.E.M’s success has inspired many in her generation. Catch how the superstar … [Read more...] about MTV Asia airs G.E.M.: G-Force for the first time
MTV heats up with K-Fever in October
Singapore - This October, get ready for MTV Asia to turn up the heat with Korean shows that pique passions - from music, to food, to reality TV. As the official ‘Asian Broadcasting Partner’ of the 2017 Busan One Asia Festival, MTV Asia will air the Festival Live from the Asiad Main Stadium. The Festival blends Busan culture with Hallyu content, and fans can expect performances from the biggest names in K-pop such as Apink, ASTRO, BAP, GOT7, SF9, NU'EST W, and SECSKIES. Riding the wave, viewers … [Read more...] about MTV heats up with K-Fever in October
2017 MTV EMAs presents POP Superstar Rita Ora
Singapore - MTV confirmed that pop superstar Rita Ora will host and perform at the 2017 MTV EMAs live from London’s SSE Arena, Wembley on Sunday, November 12th at 8:00PM GMT. The EMAs will premiere live on MTV Asia on Monday, 13 November: Pre-Show (2am WIB, 3am MY/SG) and Main Show (3am WIB, 4am MY/SG). The repeat telecast airs on the same day: Pre-Show (6pm WIB, 7pm MY/SG) and Main Show (7pm WIB, 8pm MY/SG). “I’m so excited to be hosting this year’s MTV EMAs in my hometown!” … [Read more...] about 2017 MTV EMAs presents POP Superstar Rita Ora
Viacom renews Asia original commissions
Bali, Indonesia - Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. announced that it will renew two Asia original commissions for MTV and Comedy Central. It will air the second season of MTV’s music video dance show Ok Danceoke in June and its second season of the Asia original Comedy Central Stand-up, Asia! in August. “We saw solid viewership of both Comedy Central Stand-up, Asia! and MTV Ok Danceoke when we premiered the two shows last year, which demonstrate that … [Read more...] about Viacom renews Asia original commissions
