WORLDWIDE MUSIC PHENOMENON DJ KHALED NAMED “THE GODFATHER” OF MTV’S “TRL” KICKING OFF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED OCTOBER 2nd LAUNCH AT 3:30 PM WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

WORLDWIDE MUSIC PHENOMENON DJ KHALED NAMED “THE GODFATHER” OF MTV’S “TRL” KICKING OFF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED OCTOBER 2^nd LAUNCH AT 3:30 PM WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

NEW YORK, NY (September 29, 2017) – MTV today announced worldwide music phenomenon, DJ Khaled will serve as “The Godfather” of TRL to inaugurate the hotly anticipated launch day festivities on Monday, October 2^nd at 3:30 p.m. ET.  He’ll raise the iconic Times Square ball alongside previously announced launch day performer Ed Sheeran, “TRL” host DC Young Fly, and social media superstar, Liza Koshy to officially kick off the show.  Khaled will also make special appearances throughout the year.

The all-star “TRL” launch week line-up includes Ed Sheeran, Migos, Noah Cyrus, Playboi Carti, PRETTYMUCH, Demi Lovato, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, Why Don’t We, Romeo Santos and Travis Scott.  “TRL” will air LIVE weekdays at 3:30 p.m. ET from MTV’s newly expanded Times Square studio.  The premiere will air commercial free.

“TRL” is hosted by DC Young Fly and the TRL squad which includes Tamara Dhia, Amy Pham, Erik Zachary, Lawrence Jackson and content creators such as Liza Koshy and The Dolan Twins.
“TRL” is a daily live show that will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans. The show will bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests. “TRL” will also integrate linear, social and digital elements to include a daily pre-show on Facebook, a post-show on Facebook and YouTube, a daily live stream on Live.ly and Musical.ly, a twice-a-week pop quiz show on Musical.ly, and various “TRL” social content across Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Support from Commissioner Julie Menin and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment was instrumental in making the return of TRL a success. The city agency issued numerous permits for the kickoff week’s Times Square activations, and helped navigate the event planning process with other city agencies, including the NYPD, the Department of Transportation and the Times Square Alliance.
Follow “TRL” on social media @TRL everywhere (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Musical.ly and Snapchat).

About MTV:MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

TRAVIS SCOTT AND ROMEO SANTOS ROUND OUT MTV’S ALL-STAR “TRL” LAUNCH WEEK LINE-UP LIVE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 3:30 P.M. ET

TRAVIS SCOTT AND ROMEO SANTOS ROUND OUT MTV’S ALL-STAR “TRL” LAUNCH WEEK LINE-UP LIVE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT 3:30 P.M. ET

NEW YORK, NY (September 29, 2017) – MTV today announced Travis Scott and Romeo Santos, King of Bachata, will round out the all-star “TRL” launch week line-up and perform live on Friday, October 6 at 3:30 p.m. ET.  They join previously announced premiere week guests and performers Ed Sheeran, Migos, Noah Cyrus, Playboi Carti, PRETTYMUCH, Demi Lovato, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty and Why Don’t We.  “TRL” will air LIVE weekdays at 3:30 p.m. ET from MTV’s newly expanded Times Square studio.  The premiere will air commercial free.

“TRL” is hosted by DC Young Fly and the TRL squad which includes Tamara Dhia, Amy Pham, Erik Zachary, Lawrence Jackson and content creators such as Liza Koshy and The Dolan Twins.
“TRL” is a daily live show that will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans. The show will bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests. “TRL” will also integrate linear, social and digital elements to include a daily pre-show on Facebook, a post-show on Facebook and YouTube, a daily live stream on Live.ly and Musical.ly, a twice-a-week pop quiz show on Musical.ly, and various “TRL” social content across Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Follow “TRL” on social media @TRL everywhere (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Musical.ly and Snapchat).

About MTV:MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

MTV CONTINUES TO UNVEIL ALL-STAR “TRL” LAUNCH WEEK LINE-UP WITH LIL YACHTY AND WHY DON’T WE LIVE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT 3:30 P.M. ET

MTV CONTINUES TO UNVEIL ALL-STAR “TRL” LAUNCH WEEK LINE-UP WITH LIL YACHTY AND WHY DON’T WE LIVE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5^TH AT 3:30 P.M. ET
  
NEW YORK, NY (September 27, 2017) – MTV continues to unveil all-star “TRL” launch week line-up with Lil Yachty and Why Don’t We who are set to perform live on Thursday, October 5^th.  He joins previously announced guests and performers Ed Sheeran, Migos, Noah Cyrus, Playboi Carti, PRETTYMUCH, Demi Lovato and Lil Uzi Vert. “TRL” will air LIVE weekdays at 3:30 p.m. ET from MTV’s newly expanded Times Square studio.

“TRL” is hosted by DC Young Fly and the “TRL” squad which includes Tamara Dhia, Amy Pham, Erik Zachary, Lawrence Jackson and content creators such as Liza Koshy and The Dolan Twins.
“TRL” is a daily live show that will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans. The show will bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests. “TRL” will also integrate linear, social and digital elements to include a daily pre-show on Facebook, a post-show on Facebook and YouTube, a daily live stream on Live.ly and Musical.ly, a twice-a-week pop quiz show on Musical.ly, and various “TRL” social content across Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Follow “TRL” on social media @TRL everywhere (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Musical.ly, YouTube and Snapchat).

About MTV:MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

MTV UNVEILS FIRST GUESTS FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “TRL” PREMIERE

MTV UNVEILS FIRST GUESTS FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “TRL” PREMIERE

MTV UNVEILS FIRST GUESTS FOR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “TRL” PREMIEREED SHEERAN AND MIGOS TO PERFORM LIVE MONDAY, OCTOBER 2^nd AT 3:30 P.M. ET            
NEW YORK, NY (September 25, 2017) – MTV today unveiled global star and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and hip-hop’s hottest multi-platinum trio Migos as the first guests for the highly anticipated “TRL” when they perform live on the Monday, October 2^nd premiere.

“TRL” will air LIVE weekdays at 3:30 p.m. ET from MTV’s newly expanded Times Square studio.  “TRL” is hosted by D.C. Young Fly and the TRL squad which includes Tamara Dhia, Amy Pham, Erik Zachary, Lawrence Jackson and content creators such as Liza Koshy and The Dolan Twins.
The daily live show will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans. The show will integrate linear, social and digital elements and bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests.

With the linear property as its anchor, TRL is an always-on content engine for MTV, with the brand extending into multiple digital and social environments. Clips from the main show will be distributed to social media in real time, supplemented by original digital segments, short-form social videos and blog posts. Additionally, there will be an official TRL show on Musical.ly, airing on Mondays and Thursdays.

Follow “TRL” on social media @TRL everywhere (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Musical.ly and Snapchat).

About MTV:      
MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

MTV’S “TRL” TAPS SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERSTARS EVA GUTOWSKI, GABBIE HANNA AND GIGI GORGEOUS AS FRANCHISE CORRESPONDENTS

MTV’S “TRL” TAPS SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERSTARS EVA GUTOWSKI, GABBIE HANNA AND GIGI GORGEOUS AS FRANCHISE CORRESPONDENTS

MTV’S “TRL” TAPS SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERSTARS EVA GUTOWSKI, GABBIE HANNA AND GIGI GORGEOUS AS FRANCHISE CORRESPONDENTS
Trio Will Provide On-Air Hosting Duties As Part Of Overall Network Deal With Their First Appearance On The “VMAs” Red Carpet

New York, NY – August 23, 2017 – MTV today announced that social media superstars Eva Gutowski, Gabbie Hanna and Gigi Gorgeous will serve as social media correspondents for the highly anticipated return of “TRL,” beginning Monday, October 2^nd.  As part of an overall deal with MTV, Gutowski, Hanna and Gorgeous will make appearances on “TRL” and other projects for the network, including this Sunday’s “VMA’s,” where they will be on site to capture the most talked about moments from the event.

The three personalities were the first to reveal the “TRL” franchise’s brand new logo with posts across their social media channels and join previously announced hosts Amy Pham, D.C. Young Fly, Erik Zachary, Lawrence Jackson and Tamara Dhia, and correspondent Liza Koshy.
The daily live show will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans. The show will integrate linear, social and digital content under the “TRL” brand and bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests. The digital extensions will feature platform-specific, premium content across YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Musical.ly.
Follow “TRL” on social media @TRL everywhere (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Musical.ly and Snapchat).

Eva Gutowski

Multi-hyphenate YouTube content creator, actress, author, designer, and influencer Eva Gutowski is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young talents in Hollywood, finding success across both digital and traditional platforms. Gutowski is perhaps best known for her highly successful YouTube channel MyLifeAsEva, which currently boasts over 8 million subscribers and continues to grow daily.  Her weekly videos range from fashion and beauty tips to day-in-the-life vlogs, travel diaries, do-it-yourself projects, comedy content/parodies, and more.  Gutowski also serves as creator and creative director of It’s All Wild, the much buzzed about clothing line and lifestyle destination she launched in July 2017 for the chic and adventurous girl-on-the-go. On-screen, Gutowski can most recently be seen as the star of the YouTube Red original series “Me and My Grandma” which she co-created and executive produced. Gutowski published her first book “MyLifeAsEva: The Struggle Is Real” with Simon & Schuster in February 2017. Eva is represented by Select Management Group.
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/mylifeasevaInstagram: @mylifeasevaTwitter: @lifeasevaFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MyLifeAsEva/

Gabbie Hanna

Gabbie Hanna rose to prominence with a comedic and bare-boned presence on Vine, which she managed to translate into over 4.5M YouTube subscribers. She has been nominated for 2 Teen Choice Awards and has developed a fan base of almost 20M followers across all platforms. She’s headlined Fullscreen’s “Drop The Mic” tour and can be seen starring in YouTubeRed’s original series ESCAPE THE NIGHT. Her first book, titled Adultolescence, will be released in September by Atria/Keywords. She can now be seen regularly performing at The Laugh Factory in LA.  Gabbie is represented by CAA and Vario studios.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGabbieShowInstagram: @thegabbieshowTwitter: @thegabbieshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegabbieshow

Gigi Gorgeous

As a transgender female, Gigi Loren Lazzarato inspires and entertains with her story and larger-than-life personality. Gigi has worked with top tier brands such as Crest, Pantene, Too Faced, MAC, and L’Oreal. She has a year-long endorsement deal with Revlon for 2017. Gigi has appeared on the cover of The Advocate and FASHION Magazine as well as on-camera for Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Nightline and more. Gigi’s feature-length documentary “This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous” premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and on YouTube Red in February 2017. In June 2017, Gigi was named one of Time Magazine’s “25 Most Influential People on the Internet.” Gigi is represented by Select Management Group.
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/GigiGorgeousInstagram: @gigigorgeousTwitter: @TheGigiGorgeousFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GigiGorgeous/

About MTV:
MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

MTV’S “TRL” FRANCHISE TO DEBUT MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

MTV’S “TRL” FRANCHISE TO DEBUT MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

DAILY SHOW WILL AIR LIVE FROM EXPANDED TIMES SQUARE STUDIO
NEW YORK, NY – July 31, 2017 – MTV’s “TRL” franchise is set to premiere on Monday, October 2^nd. The daily live show will air from the network’s iconic Times Square studio and become the prime destination for youth culture and a meeting point for millions of fans. Expanded by nearly 200 percent, the 8,700 square-foot multi-functional studio allows for bigger audiences, expansive sets and simultaneous productions including new digital extensions of “TRL.”

The show will integrate linear, social and digital under the “TRL” brand and bring teen passion points to life, while continuing to incorporate audience requests. The digital extensions will feature platform-specific, premium content across YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Musical.ly. “TRL” will feature a cast of five rotating hosts including D.C. Young Fly, Erik Zachary, Amy Pham, Tamara Dhia and Lawrence Jackson.

Amy PhamAmy Pham is a DJ, actress and television host who has performed at events and festivals with Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Maroon 5 and Lady Gaga to name a few. She has worked with Jennifer Lopez and Adam Sandler and has been featured in projects for Netflix, Blumhouse, Awestruck TV and Go90. She has also been a creative ambassador for CoverGirl, Maybelline, Forever 21 and Macy’s.

D.C. Young FlyRapper, actor and comedian John Whitfield, better known as D.C. Young Fly, has over 5 million followers across social media. A talented musician, D.C. has worked with artists such as Rich Homie Quan, Fetty Wap, Young Dolph, Kevin Gates, B.o.B., Trae the Truth, producer Mike Will and more. He can currently be seen on MTV’s hit improv show, “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out” and has played prominent roles in BET’s “New Edition” biopic as well as Will Packer’s “Almost Christmas.”

Erik Zachary
Erik Zachary is currently an on-air host for iHeartMedia’s 103.5 KISS FM in Chicago. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago, Erik climbed the ranks at iHeart, launching a new country station and syndicating his show to Boston and Sacramento. In addition, Erik’s YouTube channel features celebrity interviews, comedy sketches and vlogs.

Lawrence JacksonLawrence K. Jackson is a journalist, actor, producer and television/radio personality who joins MTV from Revolt. He has interviewed celebrities including Usher, Sean Combs, Adam Silver, Kevin Hart, Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Durant and more and his work has been featured in ESPN, ABC and Essence Magazine among others.

Tamara DhiaWriter, producer and host Tamara Dhia joins from Complex, where she was one of the faces of the brand, delivering pop culture news to millions of viewers daily. She’s interviewed some of the biggest names in pop culture including Zayn, DJ Khaled, Amber Rose, Kylie Jenner and Desiigner.

About MTV:       
MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music.  MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).