MTV Announces 2014 Awards Show Dates

After the Rebel Wilson-hosted spectacular in April, MTV is already gearing up for next year's awards season.
On Wednesday (May 8), it was announced that the MTV Movie Awards will air on Sunday, April 13th, with the long-running Video Music Awards taking place on Sunday, August 24th.
As for this year, the VMAs will switch venues and coasts, heading to Brooklyn's Barclays Center on August 25th after its three-year run in L.A.
Speaking about the change, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz said, "Now, it is only fitting that the first time Brooklyn will ever host a major awards show, we are welcoming the most exciting and talked about spectacle in the music industry ... I'm so thrilled that I'll probably get 'no sleep till Brooklyn' hosts the VMAs!"
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Selena Gomez Slammed for Wearing a Bindi

After her extravagant performance at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday (April 14), Selena Gomez is getting some flack for her choice of wardrobe.
Upon seeing her Bollywood-inspired show in which she wore a bindi on her forehead, one Hindu group is demanding an apology from the 20-year-old actress/singer.

Leader of the Universal Society of Hinduism, Rajan Zed, explained, "The bindi on the forehead is an ancient tradition in Hinduism and has religious significance. It is also sometimes referred to as the third eye and the flame, and it is an auspicious religious and spiritual symbol."
Taking aim at the "Spring Breakers" star, he added, "It is not meant to be thrown around loosely for seductive effects or as a fashion accessory aiming at mercantile greed. Selena should apologize and then she should get acquainted with the basics of world religions."
However, the Times of India proclaimed, "While some international blogs are calling it 'tribal finery,' we can spot a good bindi when we see it."

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Brad Pitt to Present at MTV Movie Awards

Adding his name to an already star-studded list of presenters, Brad Pitt will be in attendance at the MTV Movie Awards and will give out the award for Movie of the Year.
The “Moneyball” hunk has won three of the coveted golden popcorn trophies in the past, out of eight total nominations.

Other celebs who will be on hand to give out hardware include Melissa McCarthy, Zac Efron, Selena Gomez, and Zoe Saldana.
Movie buffs can catch Rebel Wilson as she hosts all the action on Sunday, April 14 beginning at 9/8 central on MTV.

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