Cody Simpson, Darren Criss, Down With Webster, Kelly Osbourne, Lucy Hale, Shenae Grimes, Rico Rodriguez Among Presenters at the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

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Jun 07, 2012, 08:42 ET

- Co-hosted by electro-pop duo LMFAO, the craziest street party of the year airs Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET on MuchMusic and Fuse -
- Presenters join previously announced performers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Ed Sheeran, Flo Rida, Hedley, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Marianas Trench and Nelly Furtado -
- MMVAs wristband giveaway begins tomorrow, June 8 during NEW.MUSIC.LIVE. at MuchMusic HQ -

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TORONTO, June 7, 2012 /CNW/ - MuchMusic announced today the top notch lineup of presenters for the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. Australian teen sensation Cody Simpson, Brit heartthrob Conor Maynard, Canadian rap-rockers Down With Webster, hip-hop quartet Far East Movement, pop/R&B singer Shawn Desman and nominee Victoria Duffield. The star-studded night begins with the 2012 MMVAs RED CARPET SPECIAL on Sunday, June 17 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the live show at 9 p.m. ET on MuchMusic and Fuse.

** Media Note: Photography of MMVAs presenters can be found at bellmediapr.ca/muchmusic

The 2012 MMVAs list of presenters includes:

The coveted wristbands for the 2012 MMVAs will be given away tomorrow, June 8 at 6 p.m. ET, during NEW.MUSIC.LIVE. at MuchMusic HQ in Toronto. Stay tuned to Much, muchmusic.com, and follow @muchmusic for more details.

For the third year in a row, the MMVAs are simulcast live in the U.S. on Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company.

Follow the countdown to the MMVAs on muchmusic.com or on Twitter @MuchMusic to get the latest announcements on performers, presenters, celebrity guests, the chance to win big prizes, and how to vote in the all-important UR FAVE categories.

Fans can get involved behind the scenes by helping pick the winner in each UR FAVE category. The full list of UR Fave Finalists can be found here. Fans can vote for their faves at mmva.muchmusic.com/vote/.

Fans can also win multiple MMVA trips and experiences from hanging out on the red carpet, to the ultimate VIP MMVA weekend.  Go to mmva.muchmusic.com/contests to enter.

Official sponsors of the 2012 MMVAs include: Coca-Cola Canada Ltd., Get a Load of Milk™, Procter & Gamble, BlackBerry®, SUBWAY® Restaurants, Virgin Mobile Canada™, JUST DANCE®, and H&M, designer of the official MMVAs wristband. 

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About the MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
MuchMusic gives fans the experience of a lifetime by putting them as close as humanly possible to their favourite artists and celebrities at the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS.  The show airs live on Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET with a star-packed Red Carpet special beforehand. Past MMVAS performers and presenters include: Adam Lambert, Drake, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Down With Webster, The Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Hedley, Kellan Lutz, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Nina Dobrev, Paris Hilton, Pauly D, Snooki, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, Taylor Lautner, Brody Jenner, Ashley Greene Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Colin Farrell, The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, Selena Gomez and many more. At the MMVAs, the audience is the priority; Much gives them the best seats in the house, whether a foot from the stage or a foot from a television, computer, or mobile phone. Fans should hit up Much regularly at muchmusic.com or Twitter @MuchMusic for the most up-to-date info about the event of the year.

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