PHARRELL WILLIAMS TO PERFORM AT THE 2015 MTV EMAS IN MILAN

VOTING IS NOW OPEN AT MTVEMA.COM

Man of many talents Pharrell Williams is set to perform at the 2015 MTV EMAs, MTV announced today. The singer, songwriter, producer and fashion designer will bring his trademark style to the stage of the Mediolanum Forum in Milan on Sunday, 25 October for what will be an unforgettable performance.

Host Ed Sheeran and co-host Ruby Rose will be taking charge of this year's MTV EMAs, which will broadcast live across the globe on Sunday, 25 October from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan. The telecast will air in the U.S. at 8:00PM ET/PT. Official sponsors of the US broadcast of the 2015 MTV EMAs include 5(R) Gum and Burger King(R).

Voting for all award categories is open on mtvema.com through 24 October at 11:59pm CET.

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About the 2015 MTV EMAs

The 2015 MTV EMAs will broadcast LIVE across the globe on Sunday, 25 October at 9:00PM CET* and in the U.S. at 8:00PM ET/PT from the Mediolanum Forum in Milan, in partnership with Expo 2015. Official sponsors of the US broadcast of the 2015 MTV EMAs include 5(R) Gum and Burger King(R). One of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest artists from around the world, the MTV EMAs bring music fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV's global network of more than 60 channels and over 300 digital media properties and platforms. Follow @MTVEMA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine, and join the conversation with #MTVEMA. Fans are invited to participate in the 2015 MTV EMAs campaign using MTV Bump. Bruce Gillmer and Richard Godfrey are Executive Producers for the 2015 MTV EMAs. *Check local listings.

About MTV

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