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Delta, Veronicas Bag Top MTV Australia Awards

Aussie pop triumphed over international superstars at last night’s MTV Australia Awards. Nominees like 50 Cent and Juliette Lewis and the Licks were crowd pleasers, but left the local ceremony empty-handed.

50 Cent and the Foo Fighters were no match for the might of Aussie pop sweetheart Delta Goodrem. She claimed the music video of the year award for her dazzling “Believe Again” clip.

Meanwhile The Veronicas scored the Australian artist music award, beating out the likes of Silverchair and Sneaky Sound System.

But Aussie musicians weren’t the only ones honored. The world’s hottest producer Timbaland was named international artist of the year, while Pink’s I’m Not Dead Show earned her the live performer of the year gong.

This year’s MTV Australia Awards received a makeover, with new categories, a new venue, new Ned Kelly helmet trophies, and a host of international guests like Mischa Barton, Kim Kardashian, Leona Lewis, Eve, and host Wyclef Jean.

Here’s the complete list of winners.

Recognition award recipients
Sports – Mick Fanning
Movie Star – Matt Damon
International artist of the year – Timbaland

Viewer voted categories
Music video of the year – Delta Goodrem
Australian artist music award – The Veronicas
New Zealand artist award – Scribe
Live performer award – Pink (I’m Not Dead tour)
Television Moment Award – Chaser’s War On Everything (APEC 2007 stunt)
Good karma award – Earth Hour
Bad karma award – Kevin Andrews
Remake award – William Weatheritt for Ja’mie’s end of term shopping spree

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Stars Spruik MTV Australia Awards

The stars came out to charm the media yesterday in preparation for tonight’s MTV Australia Awards.

Wyclef Jean showed he’s up on Aussie media, calling out a Sydney Morning Herald journalist who confused him with will.i.am.

“I’m going to tell you something. Look at my face, right. Do you think all black people look alike? … I look much better in person. Now you know the difference right?” he asked the embarrassed journo.

I absolutely hate sloppy journalism, so I love the fact that he set her straight!

Ex-pat Lyndsey Rodrigues told the press all about her new MTV gig in New York, while new girl Ruby Rose and Mischa Barton talked hosiery.

Eve flashed the tattoos on her chest, and Juliette Lewis praised MTV Australia for remaining all about the music.

“MTV is this big, ugly, giant monster of a brand,” said Juliette, who admitted that like it or not, music television is an important promotional tool.

“Nowadays with the CD dying anyway, that you can have your music out there [is a good thing]. For me, it is about getting people to my live shows,” she said. “There are certain things you wouldn’t want to give your name to, probably cigarettes, but MTV is a home to a lot of different styles of music.”

The MTV Australia Awards are on tonight in Sydney. Check back here tomorrow for all the winners!

Image source: Ali Dan-Bouzoua @ Wikimedia Commons

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Wyclef Jean To Host MTV Awards

Hip-hop megastar Wyclef Jean is winging his way to Oz to host the MTV Australia Awards.

“Look out, I am bringing the Carnival down under for one whirlwind MTV ride” Wyclef Jean said in a press statement. “You already know that MTV Awards Shows around the world know how to bring the house down … and with me who knows what will happen!”

The MTV Australia Awards will feature live musical performances from 50 Cent, Eve, and Juliette Lewis and the Licks, and of course, awards. The best in music, film, TV, sport, and more will be honoured on the night.

Make sure you have your say by voting in the eight viewer-chosen category. Get to the MTV Awards website to cast your vote.

Pay TV subscribers can watch the awards live on MTV from 7:30 on April 26.

Image source: Ali Dan-Bouzoua @ Wikimedia Commons

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Juliette Lewis, Eve Head Down Under for MTV

Juliette Lewis is one of the first big-name international guests announced for this year’s MTV Australia Awards. Juliette will perform with her band The Licks, and said she’s thrilled about her coming trip Down Under.

“I’m so happy it’s in Australia. I’m sure it’s going to be loose – a great party vibe,” she told The Sydney Morning Herald.

“We’re so excited to be playing at such a big show.”

US rapper Eve will also perform at the awards show. And expect more celebrity announcements in the coming weeks. A-listers like Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, and Paris Hilton are also rumoured to appear.

The MTV Australia Awards will be held at Redfern’s Australian Technology Park on April 26. Juliette and The Licks will apparently announce some Aussie sideshows soon.

Image source: Bridget Maniaci @ Flickr