MTV DEBUTS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TRAILER FOR "KE$HA: MY CRAZY BEAUTIFUL LIFE" DURING THE PREMIERE OF "REAL WORLD: PORTLAND"
Unprecedented Docu-Series Chronicling Global Superstar's Rise to Fame to Premiere on MTV on April 23rd
KE$HA TO PERFORM AT
"LOGO NEWNOWNEXT AWARDS 2013"
New York, March 28, 2013 - MTV last tonight debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated docu-series "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life" during the premiere of Real World: Portland. "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life," will debut on MTV on Tuesday, April 23 at 11pm and will air internationally on MTV channels around the world beginning in May 2013.The series follows music superstar Ke$ha (Ke$ha.Artists.MTV) as she navigates the madness and euphoria of her professional and personal life while recording a new album and traveling the globe. Additionally, Ke$ha will perform at "Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013" premiering Monday, April 15th at 10pm ET/PT on Logo.
"The wait has been killing me...I'm so excited for all of my ANIMALS around the world to see the trailer for My Crazy Beautiful Life," said Ke$ha. The series documents my highs and lows during two of the wildest years of my life. It's my unique journey...and I can't wait to share it with all of you."
"Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life" is an intimate, no-limits documentary series taking us inside the world of multi-platinum recording artist Ke$ha as she faces the biggest personal and professional challenges of her life. Shot over the course of two years by her filmmaker brother, Lagan Sebert, the series provides unprecedented behind the scenes access to Ke$ha's life and her coming of age as an artist and young woman. The audience views this incredible journey in real time, and because of the sibling bond of trust, and unprecedented access, there are no filters and no walls, it's all real and raw.
With the show having been shot over the course of two years, viewers will actually witness the emotional and physical change that comes with fame. Throughout the series, Ke$ha strives to meet the expectations set by her initial success, while attempting to find love and have normal relationships while also growing more famous. The show explores family bonds, love, friendship, and the passion of an artist expressing herself thru song. "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life" will present a truly authentic perspective on what it's like to be a global pop-sensation in their prime.
"Ke$ha: My Crazy, Beautiful Life" marks the latest in long existing relationship between Ke$ha and MTV, which has included a New Year's eve performance in 2012, appearances on MTV Video Music Awards, 10 on Top, and O Music Awards. During the course of her career, Ke$ha has been nominated for 4 VMA awards including best new artist and best pop video.
Along with Lagan, filmmaker Steven Greenstreet followed Ke$ha with a minimal crew capturing both her most public and intimate moments. Partnering with DiGavision founders and former MTV executives Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley to shape the hundreds of hours of footage, the project was initially developed by Ke$ha and Lagan and produced by Lagan Sebert and Sandra Sampayo's Production Company, Magic Seed Productions (Lagan Sebert, Sandra Sampayo, Steven Greenstreet, and Ted Roach). Executive produced by DR LUKE (Lukasz Gottwald), Jack Rovner, Ken Levitan, Lagan Sebert, and Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley. Prod companies: DiGa Vision, Vector Management and Magic Seed productions.
Ke$ha is slated to perform at Logo NewNowNext Awards premiering Monday, April 15 at 10pm PT. Hosted by Aisha Tyler and featuring performances from Tegan and Sara, the annual telecast is one big party that grants the gay stamp of approval to pop culture icons and trendsetters as well as stars-on-the-rise and celebrates what's hot in TV, music, film and fashion for 2013 and beyond. For more information on the "Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013" and to vote for the nominees visit NewNowNext.com.
Ke$ha and Pitbull will team up beginning May 23rd in Boston at the Comcast Center with dates confirmed through June 28th in Tampa, Florida at the Live Nation Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, March 29th on LiveNation.com.
On the heels of her smash hit, "Die Young" and recently released sophomore album, Warrior (Kemosabe/RCA Records), global superstar Ke$ha, has announced "C'Mon" as the official second single off of the new album. The single is currently available at all digital music providers. Ke$ha has taken the world by storm since the release of her debut album in Animal in 2010. That year she was declared Billboard's Hot 100 Artist and her smash debut single "TiK ToK" was named Billboard's #1 Hot 100 Song, was the most played song of that year, and was the biggest-selling digital track in the world. Ke$ha has had six consecutive Top 10 hits including three #1 singles: "TiK ToK", "Your Love Is My Drug" and "We R Who We R." Her debut album Animal has sold over 2.5 million units worldwide. Ke$ha has toured the world, playing over 200 live shows in support of Animal and its companion album Cannibal. She took home the MTV EMA for Best New Act in November 2010 and was nominated for 2 American Music Awards, 3 MTV VMA Awards and 6 Billboard Awards. She has over 21 million Facebook likes, and over 3 million Twitter followers. She has sold over 24.5 million combined tracks and ringtones in the U.S alone and over 27.5 million worldwide to date. Ke$ha is an international powerhouse, Animal has been certified Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum in 15 markets (including Platinum in the United States) and was the biggest selling debut album from an international female in 2010 in the UK. Ke$ha is the global ambassador for Casio Baby G and was recently named the first global ambassador for Humane Society International.
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