http://mtvpress.com/press MTV press releases. en Lameka.Lucas@mtvstaff.com Copyright 2010 2010-03-12T21:29:56+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/summit_on_the_summit/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/summit_on_the_summit/#When:21:29:56Z In support of his close friend Kenna, Justin Timberlake will provide MTV viewers with a personal introduction to the 90-minute documentary, SUMMIT ON THE SUMMIT: Kilimanjaro. On Sunday, March 14 at 9pm ET/PT, MTV will show fans a never-before seen side of today’s most influential artists and activists as they raise awareness of the global clean water crisis by climbing one of the highest altitudes on earth. Produced by Proctor & Gamble Productions and MediaVest… 2010-03-12T21:29:56+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/h1n1_testing/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/h1n1_testing/#When:01:13:11Z MTV today announced a partnership with the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to encourage the nation’s youth to get vaccinated for the H1N1 virus.  As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 10 – 17, 2010, MTV will begin rolling out a series of efforts on-air and online urging young people to protect themselves and to help stop the spread of the infectious virus MTV 2010-02-12T01:13:11+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/spring_break_2010/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/spring_break_2010/#When:00:10:04Z MTV urges students to brush up on their Español as the network takes over the Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco Bay, Mexico as its official mtvU Spring Break 2010 destination from March 14 through March 18, 2010.  Cómo se dice… amazing live music, beautiful beaches and thousands of college students having a blast?  MTV Spring Break.  MTV, mtvU, Shows 2010-02-05T00:10:04+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/sexting_in_america/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/sexting_in_america/#When:16:56:51Z This Valentine’s Day, MTV will explore a new facet of youth culture with the MTV News Special, “Sexting in America: When Privates Go Public,” premiering Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 9pm ET/PT.  Part of “A THIN LINE,” MTV’s multi-year initiative to stop the spread of digital abuse, the 30 minute special examines how ‘sexting’ is impacting youth culture and relationships, the stakes involved – from legal to emotional –… MTV, Press Releases 2010-02-03T16:56:51+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/january_ratings/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/january_ratings/#When:00:20:16Z MTV announced its own situation today, kicking off 2010 with more hits than any other cable network with four of the top ten original series—more than twice that of any other network. Fueled by solid ratings gains across the board, MTV is up 19% year to year (Jan ‘09 to Jan ‘10) among the coveted 12-34 year old demographic. MTV, Press Releases 2010-02-03T00:20:16+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/turn_the_beat_around/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/turn_the_beat_around/#When:00:31:07Z MTV is hitting the dance floor in the next original network movie “Turn The Beat Around” premiering Friday, February 26 at 10p.m. ET/PT.  This marks the second premiere from the new slate of original movies produced by MTV.  The film will also make its way to DVD March 9, 2010, from MTV Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. MTV, Shows 2010-02-02T00:31:07+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/january_2010_greenlights/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/january_2010_greenlights/#When:00:37:58Z MTV speaks to today’s youth through a new series greenlight, “If You Really Knew Me” and a second season of “Teen Mom,” it was announced today by Tony DiSanto, President of Programming for MTV.  “If You Really Knew Me” reflects the drama and authentic life struggles of high school – whether it’s fitting into different cliques or struggling for acceptance and support from peers and family. MTV 2010-01-30T00:37:58+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/abdc_5_tts_21/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/abdc_5_tts_21/#When:18:07:51Z MTV will introduce viewers to the nation’s best and brightest rising performers when its hit music- and dance-driven reality series “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew” and “Taking the Stage” premiere back to back on Thursday, January 28th. At 10p.m. ET/PT, the Season Five premiere of “America’s Best Dance Crew” will kick-off a three-episode arc with 15 all-new crews competing… MTV, Shows, Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew 2010-01-26T18:07:51+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/16_pregnant_returns_and_teen_mom_finale/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/16_pregnant_returns_and_teen_mom_finale/#When:00:42:06Z MTV continues to give viewers an inside look at one of the most controversial and thought-provoking topics in a second season of the popular MTV docu-series, “16 and Pregnant.”  The new season premieres Tuesday, February 16th at 10pm ET/PT with ten one-hour episodes.  Additionally, MTV will air the 90 minute “Teen Mom” finale on Tuesday, January 26th, followed by the “Teen Mom Finale Special: Check-Up with… MTV, Press Releases, Shows 2010-01-26T00:42:06+00:00 http://mtvpress.com/press/release/sprite_step_off/ http://mtvpress.com/press/release/sprite_step_off/#When:23:40:05Z Playtime is over and the showdown begins on the new MTV2 docu-series—Sprite Step Off—premiering on Sunday, January 31at 3pm ET/12pm PT. Hosted by Hip-Hop Superstar and Actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, the series follows six step teams from fraternities and sororities across the country as they give their all in competing in the Sprite Step Off, the largest national step team competition in history with a combined prize pool of $1.5 million… MTV2, Shows 2010-01-25T23:40:05+00:00