London: The forthcoming MTV Europe Music Awards in Paris, scheduled for November, have been canceled, organizers announced on Thursday. They attributed the cancellation to “the unpredictability of global events,” primarily referencing the ongoing Israeli-Gaza conflict.
The awards ceremony, which was set to feature live broadcasts and include nominees such as Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, and the Foo Fighters, was originally planned to take place on November 5 at Paris Nord Villepinte.
A spokesperson conveyed the rationale behind this decision in a statement: “In light of the unpredictable nature of world events, we have chosen to forego the 2023 MTV EMAs as a precautionary measure for the thousands of individuals, including employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the globe to make the show a reality. The MTV EMAs represent an annual celebration of global music. Observing the devastating developments in Israel and Gaza, it is not an appropriate time for a global celebration. With numerous lives already lost, this is a time of mourning. We eagerly anticipate resuming the MTV EMAs in November 2024.”
The region has remained turbulent, particularly following an Israeli airstrike on Gaza’s Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital, which Palestinian authorities report resulted in the loss of 471 lives. According to the Gaza health ministry, 3,478 Palestinians have suffered casualties, with 12,065 individuals injured due to Israeli airstrikes on the besieged enclave since October 7.
Protests have erupted in various locations, including the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, and elsewhere, fueled by outrage over the hospital attack across the Middle East. Lebanese security forces employed tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators who were hurling objects near the US embassy in Beirut, as captured by TV footage.
The MTV Europe Music Awards are an annual event hosted in different cities each year. The previous year’s event took place in Duesseldorf, western Germany. Taylor Swift led the nominations this year with seven nods, encompassing Best Artist, Best Song, and Best Video for her hit “Anti-Hero.” Notably, Jung Kook, a member of K-pop sensations BTS, was also slated to perform at the ceremony. It’s worth noting that the MTV EMAs were last hosted in Paris in 1995.
Conclusion:
The MTV awards in Europe, which were supposed to be held in Paris on 5 November, have been cancelled due to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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