MTV Awards Canceled Due To Conflict In Israel

The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) introduced the cancelation of their 2023 present in a tweet Thursday on account of the present state of affairs in Israel.

The MTV EMAs have been initially scheduled to happen in Paris on November 5.

“Given the volatility of world occasions, we have now determined to not transfer ahead with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of warning for the 1000’s of workers, crew members, artists, followers, and companions who journey from all corners of the world to carry the present to life,” MTV EMA wrote to their social media account.

Given the volatility of world occasions, we have now determined to not transfer ahead with the 2023 MTV EMAs out of an abundance of warning for the 1000’s of workers, crew members, artists, followers, and companions who journey from all corners of the world to carry the present to life.

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) October 19, 2023

The present was anticipated to draw a packed viewers and embrace appearances by Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, the Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers and Metallica, based on Individuals.

MTV expressed their perception {that a} night time devoted to glitz, glamor and public gatherings appeared tone deaf amid the present state of affairs in Israel.

“The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of worldwide music,” they wrote to Twitter.

The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of worldwide music. As we watch the devastating occasions in Israel and Gaza proceed to unfold, this doesn’t really feel like a second for a world celebration. With 1000’s of lives already misplaced, it’s a second of mourning.

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) October 19, 2023

“As we watch the devastating occasions in Israel and Gaza proceed to unfold, this doesn’t really feel like a second for a world celebration. With 1000’s of lives already misplaced, it’s a second of mourning,” they stated.

They addressed what the longer term holds for the extremely anticipated awards gala and what they’ve organized as they adapt to their sudden hiatus. (RELATED: U2 Pays Tribute To Israelis Killed In Hamas Assaults)

Voting is constant and the profitable artists will obtain their MTV EMA Awards.

We look ahead to internet hosting the MTV EMAs once more in November of 2024.

— MTV EMA (@mtvema) October 19, 2023

“Voting is constant and the profitable artists will obtain their MTV EMA Awards,” they stated.

They left followers with a promise to return.

“We look ahead to internet hosting the MTV EMAs once more in November of 2024.”