Carl Roberts 
The 2023 MTV EMA’s, music’s biggest global celebration will feature electrifying performances and fan-favourite presenters.
MTV today announced the line-up of global artists set to perform live from Paris at the 2023 MTV EMA’s. MTV also unveiled the world-famous faces who will take to the stage as presenters across this year’s award categories.
THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2023 MTV EMA AWARDS IN PARIS ARE REVEALED
THE LINE-UP
The line-up of the performers who will take to the stage at the event are:
ANNE-MARIE
Fresh off the release of her third studio album, MTV EMA fans will be treated to Anne-Marie’s forthright lyrics and powerful vocals in Paris. With her latest hits “Unhealthy” feat. Shania Twain. And “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” – the soundtrack of the Summer which is up for Best Collaboration at this year’s show – Anne-Marie is bringing her no-holds-barred embracing of this latest chapter of her discography to the MTV EMA stage.
COI LERAY
Ready for her inaugural performance at the MTV EMA’s is Coi Leray. The dynamite vocalist who has been serving up a string of anthems from her debut album “Trendsetter”. Including the double-platinum “No More Parties”, epic collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Pooh Shiesty. And her highest charting single – and viral smash-hit – to date, “Players”. As well as performing, Coi is nominated for Best Collaboration and Best New at the MTV EMA’s.
DAVID GUETTA
Six-time EMA winner and trailblazing DJ, producer and artist David Guetta is headed back to the MTV EMA stage in his hometown of Paris. With 7x UK number 1 singles, almost 40 billion global streams. With 50 million records sold worldwide, David has been voted the world’s best DJ in the DJ Mag ‘Top 100’ three times. And has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest stars. He is also in the running for this year’s MTV EMA’s for Best Collaboration and Best Electronic.
JUNG KOOK
Fresh from the international success of Billboard Hot 100 number one single “Seven (feat. Latto),” and hot on the heels of recently released second track “3D (feat. Jack Harlow),” Jung Kook is making his MTV EMA debut as a solo performer. The South Korean singer, and songwriter. And member of 21st-century pop icons, BTS, is known for his versatility in vocal, rap, and performance. With his first solo single “Seven (feat. Latto),” the global popstar became the first South Korean solo artist to top Spotify’s Weekly Top Songs Global chart for eight consecutive weeks. Jung Kook has garnered three 2023 MTV EMA nominations including Best Song for “Seven (feat. Latto)”, plus Best K-Pop, and Biggest Fans.
MANUEL TURIZO
Hailing from Colombia, 23-year-old musical force Manuel Turizo is making his MTV EMA debut. After bursting onto the international music scene with his hit single “Una Lady Como Tú” in 2016, Manuel now has a string of wins under his belt. He is certified double platinum for his Shakira collaboration “Copa Vacia.” Topped the Billboard Hot Latin chart with the 22X Platinum “La Bachata”. Which has also been amongst Spotify’s Global Top 100 Chart for over a year, whilst amassing over 2 billion streams. His recent collaboration with MARSHMELLO “El Merengue” has been in Spotify’s Global Top 200 since its release. Manuel is nominated for Best Lat Am Central Act at the MTV EMAs.
OZUNA
Also stepping onto the MTV EMA stage for the first time is the multi-award-winning Global superstar Ozuna. Ozuna’s worldwide impact has also seen him orchestrate some of music’s biggest collaborations. Including “Taki Taki” with DJ Snake, Selena Gomez and Cardi B. “Del Mar” with SIA and Doja Cat and “Hey Mor” with Feid. Meanwhile, Ozuna’s momentum shows no signs of slowing as some of his latest releases like “Monotonía” with Shakira. And “Eva Longoria” with Dadivo have already achieved almost one billion streams combined.
REMA
The Afrobeats sensation, whose “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez has become a soundtrack to 2023, continues to peak charts and win accolades the world over. Having released “Rave & Roses Ultra.” Plus fan favorite “Charm” in addition to winning his first MTV VMA in the “Best Afrobeats” category, Rema will continue his mission of taking the sound of Africa to the world with his inaugural MTV EMA performance in Paris. Rema is nominated for three MTV EMAs including Best Song, and Best Collaboration for “Calm Down” with Selena Gomez, and Best Afrobeats.
RENEE RAPP
With debut album ‘Snow Angel’ garnering acclaim internationally and breaking US sales records for a debut female album in 2023, a discography that has amassed over 300 million streams, and a smash-hit sell-out world tour, Reneé – renowned for her powerful vocals – will make her first performance on the MTV EMA stage in Paris. She is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Push at the 2023 MTV EMAs.
SABRINA CARPENTER
Her most recent album ‘Emails I Can’t Send’ garnered plaudits globally, amassing 2B global streams to date, and having stand-out track ‘Nonsense’ go platinum and chart in the US for 19 weeks. Following her headlining tour earlier this year, Sabrina has also been touring as the opening act on the international dates of Taylor Swift’s global smash Eras Tour this summer and fall. Sabrina will make her MTV EMA debut with her performance in Paris and is also nominated in the Biggest Fans category.
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS
Nine-time MTV EMA winners Thirty Seconds To Mars, consisting of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, are also to perform in Paris after releasing their sixth studio album, “It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day”, this September. A creative force that continues to evolve and expand, the band’s new focus is on simplicity, emphasizing Jared’s emotive, straight-from-the-heart vocals. Thirty Seconds To Mars are also nominated for Best Alternative at this year’s MTV EMAs.
THE KID LAROI
Also performing to the MTV EMA crowd for the first time is the 20-year-old rap phenomenon The Kid LAROI. A hip-hop and R&B enthusiast all his life, The Kid LAROI first caught the attention of fans around the world with his debut EP 14 With A Dream, and his run of performances with close friend and mentor, the late JuiceWRLD. What followed was the globally-loved Hot 100 number one “Stay” with Justin Bieber, adding more to his trailblazing fire. The Kid LAROI is nominated for Best Australian Act at the MTV EMAs.
ALSO APPEARING
Also appearing on the MTV EMA stage are: former Little Mix icon and now solo superstar Leigh-Anne; world-renowned actresses Lily Collins and Ashley Park; Fab Morvan of 90s pop duo Milli Vanilli and lead of the eponymous Paramount+ documentary; viral rap sensation and Best Push nominee Kaliii; multi-platinum international award-winning artist and Best Nordic Act nominee Loreen; British breakthrough singer and Best Collaboration, Best New and Best UK & Ireland Act nominee PinkPantheress.
BROADCAST LIVE
The 2023 MTV EMAs will broadcast live on MTV in more than 150 countries on Sunday 5th November from Paris Nord Villepinte, in addition to being available in multiple international territories on Pluto TV. In the UK, it will air on MTV on Sunday 5th November, with the pre-show starting at 8 pm GMT, followed by the main show at 9 pm GMT. It will also be available on demand on Paramount+ UK & Ireland on Tuesday 7th November.
FAN VOTE
Fans can vote for their favorite artists across MTV EMA categories including “Best Song,” “Best Artist,” “Best Collaboration,” and “Best Afrobeats” at www.mtvema.com until October 31, at 11:59 pm CET. Later on, fans will vote for the winners of “Biggest Fans” and “Best Group” through @MTVEMA on social media.
The 2023 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE across the globe on Sunday 5th November from Paris, France.
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