Yeah, we see that double take. True story: NKOTB will take the MMVA stage, marking their first Canadian TV appearance in over fifteen years and second live performance since their reunion! So pull out those giant Jordan pins, rat-tailed Donnie dolls and Joey Joe t-shirts and get ready for a little history to be made!
Because of this man, you can't hear the word "low" without breaking into a chanting decrescendo. Because of this man, your grandpappy was suddenly asking what the dickens "boots with the fur" means. Because of this man, you started to wonder if any other ringtones existed. You get the point. Flo Rida has been this year's breakout rap star, with the biggest-selling digital track of all time ("Low") and he's still not afraid to give out his cell number on MySpace. Get up close and personal with Flo when he brings his southern flava to the MMVA stage!
If the Pussycat Dolls had a little sister, she'd be just about drinking age now and her name would be Girlicious. She'd be a little cheekier, a little more raw and she'd sing songs about doing "stupid sh*t". Well, say hello to Tiffanie, Chrystina, Nichole and Natalie, the girls your mama warned you about! After a TV competition full of drama, intense training, fighting and more drama, these ladies won their place in a girl group that is now taking the MOD Top 10 by storm - and before long, they'll be taking the MMVA stage by storm!
So far this year, Hedley has: worn speedos in the Bahamas, performed their asses off, broken your heart with a ballad, remade a Duran Duran video and proved their place as a rock mainstay. So, you know, six MMVA nominations and a performance should be a walk in the park, right? The rowdy boys will set mouths a-screamin' when they blaze the stage with their unique brand of flailing and twirling - and probably with a few trophies under their belts!
This GTA foursome hardly took a break in 2007, touring the crap out of their proper debut, "All Da With It". Now they're nominated in five MMVA categories and already hold the Juno title of "New Group of the Year". Prepare to get your rocks off when they take the stage on MMVA night!
Last year, American Idol's Randy Jackson hit the streets to find America's Best Dance Crew. Lo and behold, the Dawg found what he was looking for in the JabbaWockeeZ: 6 boys from the West Coast who may hide behind creepy white masks, but are more than happy to show you their smooth moves. That's why they'll be at the MMVAs! Their fancy-pants dance will surely have the crowd in a giddy uproar - an uproar that sounds a lot like this: "AH! JABBAWOCKEEEEEZ! WOOT WOOT!" [Note to self: Bring earplugs.]
Toronto's own "ambassador of hip-hop" managed to scoop up three awards at the 2006 MMVAs and now he's back in action in 2008, making cameos in Estelle's video for "American Boy" and becoming bff's with Akon, who executive produced his upcoming album and lends vocals to two of its barnburner singles, including "Dangerous". Stay tuned come MMVA night when the duo performs!
Two years ago RiRi dropped jaws at the MMVAs with her performance of "SOS", the summer song of 2006. Then she hit us with the song of the YEAR in 2007 ("Umbrella") and sold millions of copies of her third album "Good Girl Gone Bad". After a long line of hits, a sassy haircut and a superstar boyfriend, it's only fitting that she returns to the Queen Street stage to celebrate her domination of the R&B game! The only question is, what song will she choose from?!
Jamaican-American cutie Sean Kingston may only be 18, but he's got a penchant for the classics - among them, Ben E. King and Led Zeppelin, which are sampled in his his leading singles "Beautiful Girls" and "Me Love". Fans were introduced to both songs in season 3 of MTV's The Hills (Sean's record label also happens to be Audrina's employer!) and we haven't stopped hearing his sweet voice ever since. If he can manage to woo his way onto Gwen Stefani's tour, surely he can woo the MMVA crowd on June 15?
Four-time People's Choice winners Simple Plan are nominated yet again this year in the "Favourite Canadian Group" category, and judging from your comments, you're all QUITE eager to see them take home the award again. Watch the Montreal fivesome perform one of their fan favourites for their third MMVAs!
Gossip Girl's resident dreamboat should set tongues a-waggin' when he walks the carpet - both from swooning fans (sigh!) and photogs looking for a juicy photo.
You've seen him on The Hills (what's the deal with him and Lauren anyway, forgodsakes), now see the major cutie grace the MMVA stage with fellow The Hills castmember Whitney Port!
Everyone's favourite (and most likeable!) member from The Hills gang makes her very first visit to Toronto to mingle with fellow MTV reality series alumni Brody Jenner and Kristin Cavallari!
A perennial fixture on Maxim's Hot 100 List, Kristin Cavallari's come a long way since her days on Laguna Beach - she's busting out her acting chops as she gears up to star in three new movies in 2008!
Jesse's been manning up in his music with a sexeh new sound and look AND he co-wrote Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love". His year can only get better with the MMVAs around the corner...
The Spice Girls star has spent a lot of time in Canada lately, what with the Spice tour and her own solo tour - now she's back for more! Current odds for backflip on red carpet: 23 to 1.
As the creator and voice behind the world's most infamous gossip site, Perezzle will have to keep his eyes peeled for salacious goings-on backstage as well as celebs with sore egos!
While these rabblerousers have been known in the past for MMVA hooligan behaviour, it seems they've calmed down and become more gentlemen-like. Mostly. We'll see. They may still be drunk.
Don't try and tell us you're not loving the latest effort from Sam Roberts - "Them Kids" is a seriously catchy jam. Prepare to catch the Juno Award winning rocker take the stage to present an MMVA (and maybe accept a couple, too?)!
British Columbians Theory Of A Deadman are no strangers to MMVA-land. The quartet have been nominated for People's Choice: Favourite Canadian Group in the past, and now they'll be presenting an award live on the MMVA stage!
Antigonish, Nova Scotia's The Trews have been rock-radio staples for many moons now - consistently delivering four-on-the-floor blues-rock with hooks aplenty. Their newest disc "No Time For Later" has continued their string of successes, going gold and producing hits like "Hold Me In Your Arms"!
Ok, so he showed up in a massive armoured truck last year, with a Paris Hilton impersonator at his side. This time he's nominated for five awards, so we're kind of expecting him to outdo himself.
After a historic rooftop performance last year (complete with fireworks), the lads may be relieved to take it easy this time round, and enjoy the partay.
Known for their laid-back reggae vibes, this MMVA nominated trio will bring a touch of mellow to the high intensity red carpet. Or maybe they'll pull a twist and show up in a firetruck, Kardinal style!
Last year he performed at the MMVAs with Alexisonfire and this year he's up for a People's Choice Award for Favourite Canadian Artist. Just call him an MMVA Renaissance Man.
You better be on your best behaviour, because The Office's own Dwight Shrute (that's Assistant To The Regional Manager, to you) will be kicking ass and taking names.
Whether starring for Team Canada or the NHL's Ottawa Senators, Jason Spezza is one of hockey's most gifted talents. Jason, a native of the GTA, will be returning home to mingle with the rest of the glitterati on MMVA night!
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