Stephen K. Friedman, who led five quarters of growth as MTV's general manager, has been named the network's new president. During Friedman's time as general manager, the network launched the hits "Jersey Shore," "Teen Mom," "16 & Pregnant." It has also unveiled the scripted shows "The Hard Times of R.J. Berger" and the upcoming "Teen Wolf." "Since Stephen took over the helm at MTV 2 ½ years ago, he has done an incredible job helping spearhead the reinvention of the MTV brand for millenials,” said Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music...
- 4/6/2011
- The Wrap
Stephen K. Friedman has been promoted to president of MTV. He had previously served as General Manager, a position he held since the fall of 2008. In this role, Friedman oversees MTV, MTV2, mtvU, MTV.com, MTV Hits and MTV Jams. “Since Stephen took over the helm at MTV 2½ years ago, he has done an incredible job helping spearhead the reinvention of the MTV brand for millenials,” said Van Toffler, President, MTV Networks Music & Logo Group. During Friedman’s tenure, MTV has posted five consecutive quarters of growth during which the network has launched such hit series as Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, 16 & Pregnant, The World of Jenks and Life as Liz, along with making a foray into scripted with The Hard Times of R.J. Berger. Before being named General Manager of MTV, Friedman was the Gm of mtvU, the channel catering to college students that he helped launch in 2004. He...
- 4/6/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
"Parks and Recreation" star Aziz Ansari has been officially announced as the host of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. Zap2it previously reported that he was finalizing a deal back in March.
Though best known for his "Parks and Rec" role and for his character Randy in 2009's "Funny People," Ansari actually got his start on MTV as part of the cast of "Human Giant." In a statement, MTV's general manager Stephen Friedman says, "Aziz is the perfect host for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards as he will bring his innovative comedy and distinctive style to the movie industry's most rebellious night on television."
Never one to miss an opportunity for a statement, Ansari released his own thoughts on the gig. "I'm so happy Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore' was unavailable and this exciting opportunity was able to come my way," he says.
The "Parks and Recreation" cast is currently on...
Though best known for his "Parks and Rec" role and for his character Randy in 2009's "Funny People," Ansari actually got his start on MTV as part of the cast of "Human Giant." In a statement, MTV's general manager Stephen Friedman says, "Aziz is the perfect host for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards as he will bring his innovative comedy and distinctive style to the movie industry's most rebellious night on television."
Never one to miss an opportunity for a statement, Ansari released his own thoughts on the gig. "I'm so happy Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore' was unavailable and this exciting opportunity was able to come my way," he says.
The "Parks and Recreation" cast is currently on...
- 4/19/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
'I'm so happy Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore' was unavailable,' comedian jokes of June 6 show.
By Eric Ditzian
Aziz Ansari
Photo: Robyn Beck/ Afp/ Getty Images
At the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, Aziz Ansari popped up in a "Star Trek" spoof as the Enterprise's self-declared activities coordinator, bragging about smacking down Spock in ping-pong and engaging in a death stare with a naked Andy Samberg. This year Ansari is getting promoted to captain as the host of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, airing live on Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. Et.
"I'm so happy Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore' was unavailable and this exciting opportunity was able to come my way," Ansari said in a statement.
Ansari's cameo at the 2009 show was just one Lol-inducing moment in a burgeoning career packed with them, from his co-starring spot on NBC's "Parks & Recreation" to his Comedy Central stand-up special, "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening,...
By Eric Ditzian
Aziz Ansari
Photo: Robyn Beck/ Afp/ Getty Images
At the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, Aziz Ansari popped up in a "Star Trek" spoof as the Enterprise's self-declared activities coordinator, bragging about smacking down Spock in ping-pong and engaging in a death stare with a naked Andy Samberg. This year Ansari is getting promoted to captain as the host of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, airing live on Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. Et.
"I'm so happy Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore' was unavailable and this exciting opportunity was able to come my way," Ansari said in a statement.
Ansari's cameo at the 2009 show was just one Lol-inducing moment in a burgeoning career packed with them, from his co-starring spot on NBC's "Parks & Recreation" to his Comedy Central stand-up special, "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening,...
- 4/19/2010
- MTV Movie News
MTV has confirmed the rumors that Aziz Ansari will host the 19th MTV Movie Awards: One of the fastest rising stars in comedy, Aziz Ansari is set to host the nineteenth annual MTV Movie Awards, premiering Live on MTV, Sunday June 6 from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California. This is Ansari.s first time hosting the awards show. As previously announced, Emmy Award® winning producer Mark Burnett returns for the fourth year as executive producer. .Our audience fell in love with Aziz on .Human Giant.. They followed him to the movies, TV and stand-up, and connect with him daily online,. said Stephen Friedman, General Manager, MTV. .Aziz is the perfect host for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards as he will bring his innovative comedy and distinctive style to the movie...
- 4/19/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Don't miss the Movie Awards on Sunday, June 6, and the VMAs on Sunday, September 12, both at 9 p.m. Et/Pt.
By Eric Ditzian
Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images
Last year in Los Angeles, Brüno landed half-naked on Eminem's head, while months later in New York, Kanye West didn't quite let Taylor Swift finish her acceptance speech. These were just two of the eye-popping, unforgettable, did-that-really-happen? moments from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards and Video Music Awards. This year, the pop-culture madness is all going to take place in one city.
That's because both the 2010 Movie Awards and the 2010 VMAs will air live from Los Angeles.
First on Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. Et, MTV will launch the 19th annual Movie Awards live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, the same venue where "Twilight" dominated the evening in 2009. Then on Sunday, September 12, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, we'll launch the...
By Eric Ditzian
Photo: Dave Hogan/Getty Images
Last year in Los Angeles, Brüno landed half-naked on Eminem's head, while months later in New York, Kanye West didn't quite let Taylor Swift finish her acceptance speech. These were just two of the eye-popping, unforgettable, did-that-really-happen? moments from the 2009 MTV Movie Awards and Video Music Awards. This year, the pop-culture madness is all going to take place in one city.
That's because both the 2010 Movie Awards and the 2010 VMAs will air live from Los Angeles.
First on Sunday, June 6, at 9 p.m. Et, MTV will launch the 19th annual Movie Awards live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, the same venue where "Twilight" dominated the evening in 2009. Then on Sunday, September 12, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt, we'll launch the...
- 2/11/2010
- MTV Music News
Shows, contests and online tools are aimed at halting the spread of sexting and cyberbullying.
By MTV News Staff
Photo: Athinline.org
MTV announced on Thursday (December 3) the launch of a multi-year initiative called "A Thin Line" aimed at stopping the spread of abuse in the form of sexting, cyberbullying and digital dating abuse. The goal of the initiative is to empower America's youth to identify, respond to and stop the spread of the various forms of digital harassment.
"Our audience lives online, and while every generation deals with their own set of abuse issues, the digital sphere exponentially increases opportunities for misuse," said Stephen Friedman, general manager of MTV. "There is a very thin line between private and public, this moment and forever, love and abuse, and words and wounds. A Thin Line is built to empower our audience to draw their own line between digital use and digital abuse.
By MTV News Staff
Photo: Athinline.org
MTV announced on Thursday (December 3) the launch of a multi-year initiative called "A Thin Line" aimed at stopping the spread of abuse in the form of sexting, cyberbullying and digital dating abuse. The goal of the initiative is to empower America's youth to identify, respond to and stop the spread of the various forms of digital harassment.
"Our audience lives online, and while every generation deals with their own set of abuse issues, the digital sphere exponentially increases opportunities for misuse," said Stephen Friedman, general manager of MTV. "There is a very thin line between private and public, this moment and forever, love and abuse, and words and wounds. A Thin Line is built to empower our audience to draw their own line between digital use and digital abuse.
- 12/3/2009
- MTV Music News
By Josef Adalian
TeenNick general manager Sarah Tomassi Lindman is jumping to sister network MTV, where she's been named executive vice president for program strategy.
Lindman replaces John MacDonald, who left the network earlier this year after two years on the job. She'll be based in New York and will report to MTV General Manager Stephen Friedman and programming president Tony Disanto.
As part of MTV's senior programming team, Lindman will head up "all aspects of the programming business, including oversight of the linear television schedule and all cross platform digital video distrib...
TeenNick general manager Sarah Tomassi Lindman is jumping to sister network MTV, where she's been named executive vice president for program strategy.
Lindman replaces John MacDonald, who left the network earlier this year after two years on the job. She'll be based in New York and will report to MTV General Manager Stephen Friedman and programming president Tony Disanto.
As part of MTV's senior programming team, Lindman will head up "all aspects of the programming business, including oversight of the linear television schedule and all cross platform digital video distrib...
- 10/28/2009
- by Adalian
- The Wrap
Although reviews for his first turn as MTV Video Music Awards host were decidedly mixed (to be kind), Russell Brand is returning to host the show's 2009 telecast. If nothing else, Brand's initial VMAs hosting stint generated conversation and that appears to be what MTV is hoping for with the September 13, 2009 kudosfest. "We are thrilled that despite numerous death threats from Jonas Brothers fans, Russell Brand has accepted our offer to put his life on the line and host the VMAs again this year," says Stephen Friedman, Gm of MTV in a statement. "We're also excited to be...
- 7/14/2009
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
The VMAs will back in New York on September 13 at 9 p.m. Et.
By Eric Ditzian
Russell Brand
Photo: Michael Tran/ FilmMagic
Following the epically outrageous 2009 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, MTV is bringing the celeb-powered, anything-might-happen craziness back to New York for the 26th annual MTV Video Music Awards on September 13 at 9 p.m. Et. For the second year in a row, comedian Russell Brand will host the live show, taking place at some of the city's most iconic locations, including Radio City Music Hall.
"This year will be a controversy-free festival of love and discrete orgasms," said the "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" star, who stirred plenty of controversy as host last year when he joked about the Jonas Brothers' purity rings.
Taking the stage for the first time ever at the VMAs will be country-pop superstar Taylor Swift, who will perform a brand-new version of "You Belong With Me,...
By Eric Ditzian
Russell Brand
Photo: Michael Tran/ FilmMagic
Following the epically outrageous 2009 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, MTV is bringing the celeb-powered, anything-might-happen craziness back to New York for the 26th annual MTV Video Music Awards on September 13 at 9 p.m. Et. For the second year in a row, comedian Russell Brand will host the live show, taking place at some of the city's most iconic locations, including Radio City Music Hall.
"This year will be a controversy-free festival of love and discrete orgasms," said the "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" star, who stirred plenty of controversy as host last year when he joked about the Jonas Brothers' purity rings.
Taking the stage for the first time ever at the VMAs will be country-pop superstar Taylor Swift, who will perform a brand-new version of "You Belong With Me,...
- 7/14/2009
- MTV Music News
MTV has announced its pick for the hosting job at the 18th annual MTV Movie Awards. Through a press release outed Monday, March 16, it was unveiled that "Saturday Night Live" funny man, Andy Samberg, has been tapped to Mc the awards ceremony held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
"Andy's connection with the MTV audience is so strong...it's electric," Stephen Friedman, General Manager of MTV, explained on the choosing of Samberg as the host. "The Lonely Island's digi-shorts are genius. We can't wait to see what subversive take he'll have on our audience's favorite movies of the year. We, like Andy's many fans, are thrilled he's decided to grace MTV with his unique talent."
In a press release, Samberg himself has been quoted commenting for his first hosting role for the awards show. "I'm super excited to host the movie awards," he said. "I grew up watching...
"Andy's connection with the MTV audience is so strong...it's electric," Stephen Friedman, General Manager of MTV, explained on the choosing of Samberg as the host. "The Lonely Island's digi-shorts are genius. We can't wait to see what subversive take he'll have on our audience's favorite movies of the year. We, like Andy's many fans, are thrilled he's decided to grace MTV with his unique talent."
In a press release, Samberg himself has been quoted commenting for his first hosting role for the awards show. "I'm super excited to host the movie awards," he said. "I grew up watching...
- 3/17/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
MTV has announced that "SNL" star Andy Samberg will host the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, which will premiere live on MTV, Sunday May 31st from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA. "Andy's connection with the MTV audience is so strong...it's electric," said Stephen Friedman, General Manager of MTV. "The Lonely Island's digi-shorts are genius. We can't wait to see what subversive take he'll have on our audience's favorite movies of the year. We, like Andy's many fans, are thrilled he's decided to grace MTV with his unique talent." "I'm super excited to host the movie awards," said Samberg. "I grew up watching the show and a lot of the past hosts are heroes of mine. Plus my friends and I were writers for the show prior to working at SNL, so it will be a sweet and satisfying homecoming. I can't wait to act really important." Samberg joins the...
- 3/16/2009
- WorstPreviews.com
Andy Samberg has been set to host the 18th Annual MTV Movie Awards. The telecast, airing on Sunday, May 31 from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, will be executive produced by Mark Burnett for the third consecutive year. "Andy's connection with the MTV audience is so strong... it's electric," gushes Stephen Friedman, general manager of MTV. "The Lonely Island's digi-shorts are genius. We can't wait to see what subversive take he'll have on our audience's favorite movies of the year. We, like Andy's many fans, are thrilled he's decided to grace MTV with his unique talent." Other recent MTV Movie...
- 3/16/2009
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
Fresh off his record-breaking album Incredibad, SNL star Andy Samberg
is set to host the eighteenth annual MTV Movie Awards, premiering Live on MTV, Sunday May 31st from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA.
{sidebar id=1}This is Samberg's first time hosting the awards show, while Emmy Award(R) winning producer Mark Burnett
(Survivor, The Apprentice) returns for the third year as executive producer. With the legendary golden popcorn up for grabs in such unconventional categories as "Best Kiss," "Best Villain," and "Best Action Sequence," the 2009 MTV Movie Awards promises more over-the-top moments and stand-out musical performances. "Andy's connection with the MTV audience is so strong...it's electric," said Stephen Friedman
, General Manager of MTV. "The Lonely Island's digi-shorts are genius. We can't wait to see what subversive take he'll have on our audience's favorite movies of the year. We, like Andy's many fans, are thrilled he's decided to...
is set to host the eighteenth annual MTV Movie Awards, premiering Live on MTV, Sunday May 31st from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA.
{sidebar id=1}This is Samberg's first time hosting the awards show, while Emmy Award(R) winning producer Mark Burnett
(Survivor, The Apprentice) returns for the third year as executive producer. With the legendary golden popcorn up for grabs in such unconventional categories as "Best Kiss," "Best Villain," and "Best Action Sequence," the 2009 MTV Movie Awards promises more over-the-top moments and stand-out musical performances. "Andy's connection with the MTV audience is so strong...it's electric," said Stephen Friedman
, General Manager of MTV. "The Lonely Island's digi-shorts are genius. We can't wait to see what subversive take he'll have on our audience's favorite movies of the year. We, like Andy's many fans, are thrilled he's decided to...
- 3/16/2009
- by IESB Staff <alyson@iesb.net>
- IESB.net
Stephen Friedman, Gm/executive vp of college-based network mtvU, has been named head of MTV.
Friedman, who will take the title Gm at MTV, replaces Christina Norman, who exited her post as president in February after 17 years at the company.
In his new role, Friedman will oversee the day-to-day operations, strategy and management of MTV as well as MTV.com, MTV2, MTV Tres, MTV Hits and MTV Jams.
Friedman has been head of mtvU since 2003. Under his leadership, the network's distribution has increased by 70% and the number of advertising partners has quintupled. He also oversaw the acquisitions of the College Media Network and RateMyProfessors.com as well as the establishment of mtvU's award-winning campaign to fight genocide in Darfur.
In the summer, Friedman also assumed the leadership of MTV Tres, which targets bicultural Latino youth.
As Gm of MTV, he will be based in New York and reporting to Van Toffler,...
Friedman, who will take the title Gm at MTV, replaces Christina Norman, who exited her post as president in February after 17 years at the company.
In his new role, Friedman will oversee the day-to-day operations, strategy and management of MTV as well as MTV.com, MTV2, MTV Tres, MTV Hits and MTV Jams.
Friedman has been head of mtvU since 2003. Under his leadership, the network's distribution has increased by 70% and the number of advertising partners has quintupled. He also oversaw the acquisitions of the College Media Network and RateMyProfessors.com as well as the establishment of mtvU's award-winning campaign to fight genocide in Darfur.
In the summer, Friedman also assumed the leadership of MTV Tres, which targets bicultural Latino youth.
As Gm of MTV, he will be based in New York and reporting to Van Toffler,...
- 11/6/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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