THE BLACK KEYS TO PERFORM AT THE “2012 MTV MOVIE AWARDS”
Friday, June 01, 2012Omoba
Global Music Producer
& Deejay Martin Solveig Spins as “2012 MTV Movie Awards” House DJ
MTV announced that rock duo The Black Keys will perform their hit
single “Gold
On the Ceiling” off their certified RIAA Gold album “El Camino”
at the “2012 MTV Movie Awards.” The network has also confirmed that global
music producer-performer, deejay and MTV Push artist Martin Solveig will take to the
decks as the “2012
MTV Movie Awards” house DJ. Solveig will use his trademark eclecticism
to create movie music mash-ups that will literally remix some of film’s most
iconic theme scores, including “Star Wars”, “Jaws” and “Pulp Fiction.”
Hosted by comedian, actor and TV personality Russell Brand,
the “2012
MTV Movie Awards” will take place on Sunday 3 June at the Gibson
Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. The show will premiere on MTV
Base (DStv Channel 322) at 21:00 CAT on Monday 4 June.
The Black Keys are one of today's most respected
and critically acclaimed rock bands. The band has released seven full-length
studio albums, with "El Camino" being their first worldwide release with
Nonesuch Records. Released on December 6, 2011, the album debuted at #2 on the
Billboard Top 200 chart and is already certified RIAA Gold. Currently on the
second leg of their U.S. tour, The Black Keys headlined the 2012
Coachella music festival and will have the honour once again at this summer's
Lollapalooza festival. In the last year, they have appeared twice on
"Saturday Night Live," performed on the "Late Show with David
Letterman” and "The Colbert Report", graced the cover of Rolling
Stone and been featured on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
Big Beat recording artist Martin Solveig is globally recognized
as one of the world’s most multi-faceted and formidable producers, performers
and deejays. Known for his singularly unique taste and irreverent approach to
music, Solveig has recently released “THE NIGHT OUT” EP, which features the
title track and current single “The Night Out.” Solveig catapulted to superstar
music maker status with his single “Hello,” which has dominated music charts
worldwide. The song has achieved platinum status in America, Italy, Germany and
Austria and double- platinum status in Canada and Australia, with the companion
video having racked up almost 60 million views. Solveig has also earned rave
reviews for his work as one of the primary producers of Madonna’s blockbuster
new album, “MDNA.” Among his contributions to the acclaimed collection is the
hit single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’ (Feat. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.),” which
has proven an international sensation, topping airplay charts around the globe.
Solveig recently wrapped up a major North American tour with a performance at
the exclusive Coachella music festival, and is slated to join Madonna as her
special guest on the European leg of the upcoming “MDNA World Tour.”
"I am both a movie freak and a guy who enjoys mixing music and
image to give his videos a cinematographic feel. It's only natural that I
jumped at the chance of performing at the ‘MTV Movie Awards’ when they offered
me the opportunity,” said Martin Solveig. “MTV's legendary ability to showcase
both music and cinema definitely makes the event impossible to miss!"
Also confirmed for this year’s telecast are previously announced
presenters Adam Sandler, Emma Watson, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Logan
Lerman, Ezra Miller, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Chris
Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Mila Kunis and Mark
Wahlberg. Emma Stone is also confirmed to receive the first ever “MTV Trailblazer
Award” during the telecast for carving out a unique and diverse
Hollywood path through her varied and rich array of theatrical roles.
Chart-topping indie-pop group fun. and rapper Wiz Khalifa are
set to perform.
Known as one of the most outrageous and distinctive televised award
shows, the “2012
MTV Movie Awards” will feature its trademark individuality and
irreverence. Fusing the network’s musical core with the wonder and amazement of
the comedy, drama, adventure and mystery inherent to the movie-going
experience, the telecast is set to provide more laughs, surprises and
one-of-a-kind moments with Hollywood’s biggest stars gathering to honour
fan-favourites from the past year.
To vote for the winners of the “2012 Movie Awards, go to: www.mtvbase.com.
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