Superstar Selena Gomez to Appear at the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

- Co-hosted by electro-pop duo LMFAO, the coolest street party of the year airs Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET on MuchMusic -

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TORONTO, June 14, 2012 /CNW/ - MuchMusic announced today that global sensation Selena Gomez and 2011 MMVA co-host returns to Much HQ for a show-stopping appearance as an additional presenter for the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. The singer/songwriter/actress joins a red-hot list of previously-announced presenters including Cody Simpson, Darren Criss, Jesse Metcalfe, Kelly Osbourne, Lucy Hale, Shenae Grimes, Rico Rodriguez and more. The megawatt action begins with the 2012 MMVAs RED CARPET SPECIAL on Sunday, June 17 at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the live show at 9 p.m. ET on MuchMusic and Fuse.

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As previously announced, the 2012 MMVAs list of presenters includes:

For the third year in a row, the MMVAs are simulcast live in the U.S. on Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company.

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Official sponsors of the 2012 MMVAs include: Coca-Cola Canada Ltd., Get a Load of Milk, Procter & Gamble, BlackBerry, SUBWAY Restaurants, Virgin Mobile Canada, JUST DANCE, and H&M, designer of the official MMVAs wristband.

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About the MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDSMuchMusic gives fans the experience of a lifetime by putting them as close as humanly possible to their favourite artists and celebrities at the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. The show airs live on Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET with a star-packed Red Carpet special beforehand. Past MMVAS performers and presenters include: Adam Lambert, Drake, Ke$ha, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Down With Webster, The Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, Hedley, Kellan Lutz, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Nina Dobrev, Paris Hilton, Pauly D, Snooki, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, Taylor Lautner, Brody Jenner, Ashley Greene Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Colin Farrell, The Black Keys, Snoop Dogg, Sel ena Gomez and many more. At the MMVAs, the audience is the priority; Much gives them the best seats in the house, whether a foot from the stage or a foot from a television, computer, or mobile phone. Fans should hit up Much regularly at muchmusic.com or Twitter @MuchMusic for the most up-to-date info about the event of the year.