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17 October 2018, 18:29 (+08)
MTV TO HONOR JANET JACKSON AS 2018“GLOBAL ICON” AT “MTV EMAS” AIRING ON5 NOVEMBER
ARTIST IMAGERY HERE (PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of MTV International)
SOCIAL TAGS: #MTVEMA @MTVEMA @MTVASIA
SINGAPORE, 17 OCTOBER 2018 — MTV will honor Janet Jackson with its 2018 “Global
Icon” award at the “2018 MTV EMAs,” one of the biggest global music events of the year that
celebrates the hottest artists from around the world.
Jackson will perform a medley of her greatest hits including her recent smash single, “Made for
Now.”
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Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her recent single,
“Made For Now,” with Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee debuted at #1 on iTunes charts and
the video currently has nearly 45 million views. Her music has won her 6 GRAMMY® Awards,
2 Emmy Nominations, a Golden Globe Award, a nomination for an Academy Award along with
dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She
has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award.
Janet is a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist and one of the biggest-
selling artists in popular music history.
With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-
selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop
culture. Her music and artistry has opened doors through which other top artists have followed,
many acknowledging her impact on their musical perception.
“Janet is without question one of the world’s biggest stars. Her incredible artistry has opened
doors for countless others while leaving an indelible impact on pop culture – well over 3
decades and counting,” said Bruce Gillmer, global head of music and talent, Viacom and co-
brand head, MTV International. “We’re thrilled to honor her as this year’s MTV Global Icon.”
The “2018 MTV EMAs” will air live around the globe from Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain.
Catch the live broadcast on Sunday, 5 November at 2am (WIB) and 3am (SG/MY) for the red
carpet, 3am (WIB) and 4am (SG/MY) for the main show, and across MTV's global network of
channels in more than 180 countries and territories, reaching more than half a billion
households around the world. Catch the first encore telecast on the same day at 6pm (WIB) and
7pm (SG/MY) for the red carpet, 7pm (WIB) and 8pm (SG/MY) for the main show.
Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Voting is now open to the public at mtvema.com until November 3rd at 11:59pm CET.
For artwork, press assets and further information please visit press.mtvema.com.
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ABOUT THE 2018 MTV EMA:
The 2018 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE from Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain. One of the
biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world,
the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global
network in nearly 180 countries and 450 million homes around the world, connecting with over
350 million fans across all social media platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter,
Snapchat (@MTVEMA) and Instagram, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Bruce
Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2018 MTV EMAs. Debbie Phillips
and Ceire Deery are Producers. Hamish Hamilton is Director.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Eunice Nicole Lim
Manager, Communications, Southeast Asia
Viacom International Media Networks Asia
t: (65) 64207298 m: (65) 81021005
VIMN Asia Pressnewsroom
