The MTV Europe Music Awards have been canceled due to security concerns “given the volatility of global events,” organizers announced, Sky News reported.
The event was set to take place on Sunday, November 5 in Paris, and celebrity nominees included stars such as Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj.
In a statement announcing the decision, a spokesperson for Paramount, which owns MTV, said:
“Given the volatility of global events, we have decided not to go ahead with the 2023 MTV EMAs as a precaution for the thousands of staff, crew members, artists, fans and partners who travel from around the world to bring the show to life. .”
“The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of world music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not seem like a time for global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, this is a moment of mourning,” added a Paramount representative.
Source: Hot News
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