- MTV Europe Music Awards 2023, scheduled for November, canceled due to Israel-Gaza crisis
- The ceremony was set to take place at Paris Nord Villepinte with Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and other stars up for awards
- Organizers of the event said in a statement that they are looking forward to the next MTV Europe Music Awards in 2024
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On Thursday, October 19, the organizers of the long-awaited MTV Europe Music Awards 2023 (EMAs) announced that the ceremony had been cancelled.
EMAs are no longer held
In a statement, the organization revealed that it was due to the Israel-Gaza crisis taking place right now.
“As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this is not a moment for global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning.”
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The award ceremony was scheduled to take place in Paris at Nord Villepinte on November 5. Some of the nominees included singer Bad Bunny, BTS, Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo. to name just a few.
Paris last hosted the EMA in 1995
Each year, the ceremony is held in a different city. This year Paris was supposed to host the ceremony, however, due to the war, the ceremony has been canned.
Organizers of the event went on to say they are looking forward to the next one MTV Europe Music Awards in 2024
“We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November 2024.”
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