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MTV Europe Music Award For Best Greek Act
The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award The MTV Europe Music Awards (originally named MTV European Music Awards, commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. It was originally conceived as an al ... winners and nominees for Best Greek Act. Viewers vote online, and the winner of this award is then entered in the running for the Best European Act, which is then further narrowed down by online voters to five acts. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold. 2000s 2010s References {{DEFAULTSORT:Mtv Europe Music Award For Best Greek Act MTV Europe Music Awards Greek music awards Awards established in 2008 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards (originally named MTV European Music Awards, commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture. It was originally conceived as an alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards, which are hosted annually in the United States. The Europe Music Awards are held every year in a different country; it has been hosted mostly in the United Kingdom. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and the presentation of those awards that have a more popular interest. The awards are a reflection of the international and continental music community, music scene. They are representative of geographical origin and of achievement in diverse musical genres and disciplines, indicative of the diversity and scope of the show. Since the 2007 ceremony, viewers are able to vote for their favourite artists in all general categories by visiting MTV's website. The 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 2012 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) were held in Frankfurt, Germany, on 11 November 2012. This was the fifth time the awards had been held in Germany, and the second time Frankfurt had been the host city. On 17 August the nominees were announced. Rihanna received eight nominations while Katy Perry and Taylor Swift received five, leading the categories. This year added new regional categories to compete in the Best Worldwide Act, as well as the Best Look category, due to the presence of the same award at the Italian TRL Awards. Taylor Swift, Han Geng, Justin Bieber and One Direction were the biggest winners taking home three awards each. Nominations Winners are in bold text. Regional nominations Winners are in bold text. Europe Africa, Middle East and India Asia and Oceania Latin America Worldwide Act nominations Winners are in bold text. Performances Appearances * Louise Roe, Tim Kash and Sway Calloway – Red carpet hosts and presented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stavento
Stavento is a Greek Hip-Hop band from Alexandroupoli. Created in 2004 by Michalis Kouinellis, Kostas Lattas (Akritas) and Eva Kanata. Responsible for the production and the lyrics appear to be Michalis Kouinellis, nicknamed "ICU". Quickly became known because it introduced new elements into Greek hip hop scene, Juggling several times between hip hop, R&B and rock. Great success with the songs "Beautiful" and "how long". Usually the single are collaborations with other artists outside of the band like "Before I meet" with Shaya and "As the day comes the" with Ivi Adamou. They have released three albums, most recently in "Once upon a time." Discography Albums * To pio Glyko Methysi (2004) * Grifos (2006) * Simera to yortazo (2008) * Mia fora ki enan kero (2010) * Stin akri tou kosmou (2013) * Akoma Onireuomai (2016) Singles *To pio glyko methysi *Grifos *Mesa sou *Prin Se Gnoriso feat. Shaya *Simera to giortazo *Mesa sou feat. Helena Paparizou *Mia ginaika ola ta mpori * San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV News
MTV News is the news production division of MTV. The service is available in the US with localized versions on MTV's global network. In February 2016, MTV Networks confirmed it would refresh the MTV News brand in 2016, to compete with the likes of BuzzFeed and Vice (magazine), ''Vice'', however by mid-2017 MTV News was significantly downsized due to cutbacks. MTV News content is available from respective MTV websites, Mobile apps, Apps, YouTube and on-air. In November 2018, MTV News began producing daily updates on Twitter titled ''MTV News: You Need To Know''. Now titled ''MTV News'' ''Need To Know,'' the show has evolved to a digital series that covers trending topics from pop culture to social justice issues to electoral politics and beyond. History MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program ''The Week in Rock'', hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent. Since 1990, the opening riff to Megadeth's "Peace Sells" has been the main opening theme fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgos Mazonakis
, birth_date = , birth_place = Athens, Greece , death_date = , genre = Greek Folk-Pop, dance , years_active = 1992–present , label = Universal Music Greece (1993–2001)Heaven Music (2001–2016) Minos EMI (2017;present) , website = http://www.giorgosmazonakis.gr , } Giorgos Mazonakis ( el, Γιώργος Μαζωνάκης, born 4 March 1972) is a modern folk-pop and Greek pop singer. Biography Giorgos Mazonakis born and raised in the neighbourhood of Nikaia, Athens. He grew up listening to the traditional folk songs of Stratos Dionysiou, Yiannis Parios, Marinella and Haris Alexiou. Very quickly, at the age of 15, he realized his desire to become a singer. The first time he sang at a nightclub was in Patras, in the summer of 1992 and he was discovered by executives of PolyGram Greece. Giorgos Mazonakis' temperament, his unique interpretation and innovative views, changed the way of nightlife, with highly successful appearances at all the known nightclubs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 2015 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) were held at the Mediolanum Forum in Assago, near Milan, Italy, on 25 October 2015. This was the third time the awards have taken place in Italy, second time Milan has been the host city, and the first (and so far, the only) time that the awards have been held in October. The awards was held in the same venue as the 1998 MTV EMAs. On 30 September 2015, it was announced that singer Ed Sheeran would host the awards, along with actress Ruby Rose. Justin Bieber won six awards, including Best Male and Best Worldwide Act. Throughout mid-2015, Milan also hosted Expo 2015, a partner of this year's awards. In association with the EMAs, MTV Italia organised an event called MTV Music Week, which ran from 19 October to 25 October. In addition, on the nights of 24 and 25 October, two concerts were held in Piazza del Duomo, Milan, one of which was related to MTV World Stage. International and Italian acts performed on both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanos Petrelis
Athanasios (Thanos) Petrelis (Greek: Θάνος Πετρέλης, born September 27, 1975) is a Greek singer. He has released four albums and several singles. Career ''Fame Story'' Petrelis was born in Athens, Greece. He finished third in the first Greek reality show ''Fame Story'' (2002). 2004–2006: ''Eihe to hroma tou ouranou'' and ''Thimizeis kati apo Ellada'' In 2004, he released an album entitled ''Eihe To Hroma T’ Ouranou''. The first track, "To Aima Mou", was written by Phoivos and became a hit. The album sold more than 30,000 copies and went gold. That year Petrelis won "Best New Artist" award in Arion Awards. Petrelis released a new album every year for the next three years. The follow-up to ''Eihe To Hroma T’ Ouranou'' was another Phoivos collaboration, ''Thymizeis Kati Apo Ellada'', which went platinum. It was this year that his big hit "Kernao" won two awards in the Arion Awards, "Best Laiko Song" and "Best Song of the Year". The following release was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kostas Martakis
Kostas Martakis ( el, Κώστας Μαρτάκης; born 25 May 1984) ERT. Retrieved on February 19, 2008 is a Greek singer, model, television host and actor, who rose to fame after appearing on Greek talent show ''Dream Show'' aired by Alpha TV in 2006. Following his participation, he released five studio albums and also participated in the Greek national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 and 2014. In 2011, he participated in the second season of Greece's '' Dancing with the Stars'', placing second and three years later he was in the backstage host featuring Doukissa Nomikou. In 2013, he took part in the first season of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar''. Biography Early life Martakis was born on 25 May 1984 in Athens, parents Nikolaos Politis and Labrini Lymberopoulou of Cretan origin. Martakis has an older sister named Tina and a younger brother Nikos. 2006–2007: Dream Show and debut album Martakis first gained fame on the reality talent show ''Dream Show''. Prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Despina Vandi
Despina Vandi - ΣΤΑ 'ΔΩΣΑ ΟΛΑΑ ( el, Δέσποινα Βανδή, ), born as Despina Malea () on 22 July 1969, is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old. After moving to Athens in the early 1990s, Vandi signed with Minos EMI and released two albums ''Gela Mou'' (1994) and ''Esena Perimeno'' (1996). She then began an exclusive collaboration with songwriter/music producer, producer Phoebus (songwriter), Phoebus and struck commercial success with her third album, ''Deka Endoles'' (1997), followed by the multi-platinum ''Profities'' (1999), as she established a more "pop" stage performance style and image, becoming one of the most prominent artists of the laïko/pop genre. Her single "Ipofero" (2000) became the best-selling single of all-time in Greece. Following Phoebus' departure from Minos EMI, Vandi followed him to the newly formed independent label Heaven Music and released ''Gia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vegas
Las Vegas (; Spanish for "The Meadows"), often known simply as Vegas, is the 25th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous for its luxurious and extremely large casino-hotels together with their associated activities. It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry, claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world. Today, Las Vegas annually ranks as one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 MTV Europe Music Awards
The 2014 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) were held at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland on 9 November 2014. This was the first time since 2003 when the awards were held in Scotland and the fifth time the United Kingdom has hosted the MTV EMA since the show was hosted in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The event showcases the world's hottest musical acts in a different city each year. The event was hosted by Nicki Minaj. Ariana Grande opened the show with " Problem" and " Break Free". An additional performance from Alicia Keys was featured at the O2 Academy Glasgow. Ozzy Osbourne received the award for Global Icon from Slash. Slash closed the show performing "Crazy Train" featuring The Conspirators and with Myles Kennedy and Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro on vocals. One Direction and 5 Seconds Of Summer were the biggest winners of the night with three wins, followed by Ariana Grande and Katy Perry. Voting process Nominations Winners are in bold text. Regio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michalis Hatzigiannis
Michalis Hatzigiannis (Greek: Μιχάλης Χατζηγιάννης; born 5 November 1978) is a Greek-Cypriot singer, musician, and record producer. From 2000 to 2010, he received over 30 sales certifications in Greece, making him one of the most successful artists of the decade. He is also known for representing Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998. In 2010, he released his first English-language album. In 2010, ''Forbes'' listed him as the 22nd most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece and the fifth highest-ranked singer. Early life Hatzigiannis was born in Nicosia on 5 November 1978. He is a graduate of the Cyprus Music Academy at London's Royal Academy of Music, with a degree in piano, guitar, and music theory. Musical career 1996–2002: Beginnings, Eurovision Song Contest, and first albums When Hatzigiannis was 18, he participated in a song contest in Cyprus, where he won the first prize. He later participated in the Laiki Bank Song Contest with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
