LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The line-up for the "2011 MTV EMA" is officially complete! MTV today announced worldwide sensation Justin Bieber and GRAMMY®-winning artist/producer/DJ David Guetta with special guest performers will be joining the party in Belfast, Northern Ireland for the world's biggest night in music. Additionally, the list of celebs at the "2011 MTV EMA" has gotten even hotter. Set to make appearances that evening are global pop phenomenon Katy Perry; co-founder and lead singer of Evanescence Amy Lee; actress Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Fireflies in the Garden); supermodel Bar Refaeli; WWE superstar Sheamus: supermodel Irina Shayk; actor David Hasselhoff;and fashion designer Jeremy Scott.
Hosted by multi-talented singer and actress Selena Gomez, the "2011 MTV EMA" will take place Sunday, November 6th at 9PM CET* in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In the U.S., the show will premiere on Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas onSunday, November 6th at 6:00PM ET/PT, and on mtvU onMonday, November 7th at 12:00PM ET/PT. The "2011 MTV EMA" is sponsored by Dell, Replay, Hyundai and Swatch.
"It's really exciting to be a part of the MTV EMA this year. Can't wait to get to Belfast!!" said Justin Bieber.
"Performing at the "2011 MTV EMA" is a big deal for any artist; but for a DJ, it's a first. I'll be joined by some of my special guest collaborators. I'm excited and honoured – it's going to be a crazy show!" said David Guetta.
Bieber and Guetta joined previously announced performers Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jessie J, LMFAO and Snow Patrol. Queen will be honoured with the Global Icon award and will also take the stage for a special performance. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley and Awkward star Ashley Rickards are confirmed to present, and Jason Derulo will perform during the "2011 MTV EMA Red Carpet Live" pre-show.
About Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber begins his third year on the world stage with the November 1st release of his first Christmas album Under the Mistletoe. The album is a seasonal mix of traditional Christmas standards and newly penned holiday music largely co-written by Bieber. In just two short years Bieber has accumulated more than 13 million Twitter followers, 36 million Facebook friends and 2.2 billion combined views on YouTube and VEVO.