PARTY @ The MMVAs! Miley Cyrus To Co-Host And Perform At The 2010 MUCHMUSIC
VIDEO AWARDS, Live Sunday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET

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TORONTO, April 12 /CNW/ - MuchMusic recruits Miley Cyrus to help bring the party to the fans! Announced today, the chart-topping superstar is confirmed to co-host and perform at the 2010 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. The uber-talented, uber-successful, and uber-sought-after 17-year-old has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and continues to capture the ears and eyes of the world with her distinct voice and exploding career. The 2010 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS airs Sunday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET live from MuchMusic HQ in Toronto.

In December 2007, Cyrus' first trip to MuchMusic sent fans at home and in the MUCHONDEMAND audience into decibel leveling chaos, leaving them wanting more of the singer/songwriter/actress.

Cyrus is the youngest person in history to have a No. 1 album, No. 1 book and No. 1 movie all at the same time. In December 2009, she played five shows at the O2 in London breaking all-time attendance and merchandise records; it was her first time touring the UK.

Cyrus broke onto the scene with her hit television series HANNAH MONTANA, available in more than 150 different countries and 27 languages. Since then, her status and schedule have soared. In 2009, Cyrus hit No. 1 in the U.S. with "Party in the USA" on the Billboard 200, and No. 1 with "The Climb" on the HHHot AC chart.

"I'm so excited to co-host the MuchMusic Video Awards," said Miley Cyrus."I can't wait to get back to Canada and perform for all of my fans. It's going to be an awesome night!"

"Miley Cyrus is a multi-media superstar, plain and simple," said Sheila Sullivan, Executive Producer, 2010 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. "Music, movies, television, she's conquered it all. We know she is going to be ecstatic by the enthusiasm and devotion of the MMVAs fans. After all, it is, the party of the year!"

Follow the countdown to the MMVAs on muchmusic.com or on Twitter @MuchMusic for 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 also stay tuned for the full list of nominees, which is slated to be announced in May.

    
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MuchMusic gives fans the experience of a lifetime by putting them as close as humanly possible to their favourite artists and celebrities at the 2010 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. The show airs live on Sunday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET with a star-packed Red Carpet special beforehand. Past years have seen kick-ass performances by Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, City and Colour, Kelly Clarkson, Nelly Furtado and Timbaland, Rihanna, Simple Plan, Kanye West, Billy Talent, The Killers, Kardinal Offishall and Akon, Alexisonfire, Classified, New Kids On The Block, Britney Spears, Hedley, Fergie, 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.

Official sponsors of the 2010 MMVAs include Nokia, Playtex Sport(TM), Procter & Gamble, Smarties, Stride gum, and Virgin Mobile Canada(TM).

For further information: Amy Doary, Much MTV Group, [phone], [email protected]; Ashley Applebaum, Much MTV Group, [phone], [email protected]; Alison Salinas, Much MTV Group, [phone], [email protected]