TREASURES OF THE HARD ROCK MUSIC MEMORABILIA EXHIBIT COMES TO HARD ROCK CAFE

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*EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PREVIEW DAY*

Surfers Paradise & Sydney, Australia, 8 April, 2013 –

Hard Rock Cafe Australia gives fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends with the never-before-seen “Treasures of the Hard Rock” traveling memorabilia exhibit. The exhibit features iconic items pulled from Hard Rock’s vault and combined to form the one-of-a-kind collection, “50 Years Of Rock And Pop Fashion.”

“50 Years Of Rock And Pop Fashion” highlights rock’s fashionable side and the clothing that has become just as much of an artist’s identity as the equipment they use. The tour features a selection of stylish items, including the pink waitress uniform worn by Britney Spears in her “(You Drive Me) Crazy” music video and Johnny Cash’s all-black suit which perfectly represents his legacy as the “Man In Black.” Also featured in the collection is Lady Gaga’s The Addams Family-inspired dress designed by Belgian designer Toon Geboers, and the jacket Ron Wood wore to his 60th birthday party in 2007.

“We have spent nearly two years, scouring our 77,000 piece collection, to pull together a collection that will wow our guests,” said Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock Historian and tour curator. “The collection showcases a unique part of music history and gives fans an opportunity to see that history first-hand.”

“Treasures of the Hard Rock” will be on public display at Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise from 23 April, 2013 through 28 April, 2013. Hard Rock Cafe Sydney will host the public display of “Treasures of the Hard Rock” from 3 May through 8 May, 2013. For more information on pieces on display, tour stop locations and public viewing dates, please visit www.hardrock.com.

Monday 22nd April: “Treasures of the Hard Rock” Media Preview Day

11am-12noon – morning tea provided
Hard Rock Café Surfers Paradise
Cnr Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd; Surfers Paradise
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesurfersparadise
07 5539 9377

Thursday 2nd May: “Treasures of the Hard Rock” Media Preview Day

11am-12 noon – morning tea provided
Hard Rock Cafe Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney
02 9280 0077
Interview Opp: Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock Historian and tour curator

About Treasures of the Hard Rock
Hard Rock International is the world’s original curator of music memorabilia with the most far-reaching collection. The 77,000+ piece collection, which celebrates new and legendary music icons, is the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia. In 2013 Hard Rock developed “Treasures of the Hard Rock,” three traveling memorabilia exhibits each featuring a unique theme. The “Gone Too Soon,” “Music Gives Back” and “50 Years of Rock & Pop Fashion” collections will tour Hard Rock locations in the U.S., Europe, and points in between throughout the year, giving fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends

About Hard Rock International
With a total of 177 venues in 58 countries, including 141 cafes, 18 hotels and 8 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide.

Destinations include the companies’ two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida., as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Biloxi, Chicago, Cancun, Las Vegas, San Diego and Singapore. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include San Jose. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Aruba, Riviera Maya, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. New Hard Rock Casino projects in development include Hungary and Northfield, OH. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com

Websites

Hard Rock International
www.hardrock.com

Hard Rock Surfers Paradise Facebook
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesurfersparadise

Hard Rock Sydney Facebook
www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney

Music News Australia
www.musicnewsaustralia.com

TREASURES OF THE HARD ROCK MUSIC MEMORABILIA EXHIBIT COMES TO HARD ROCK CAFE

*EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PREVIEW DAY*

Hard Rock Cafe Australia gives fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends with the never-before-seen “Treasures of the Hard Rock” traveling memorabilia exhibit. The exhibit features iconic items pulled from Hard Rock’s vault and combined to form the one-of-a-kind collection, “50 Years Of Rock And Pop Fashion.”

“50 Years Of Rock And Pop Fashion” highlights rock’s fashionable side and the clothing that has become just as much of an artist’s identity as the equipment they use. The tour features a selection of stylish items, including the pink waitress uniform worn by Britney Spears in her “(You Drive Me) Crazy” music video and Johnny Cash’s all-black suit which perfectly represents his legacy as the “Man In Black.” Also featured in the collection is Lady Gaga’s The Addams Family-inspired dress designed by Belgian designer Toon Geboers, and the jacket Ron Wood wore to his 60th birthday party in 2007.

“We have spent nearly two years, scouring our 77,000 piece collection, to pull together a collection that will wow our guests,” said Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock Historian and tour curator. “The collection showcases a unique part of music history and gives fans an opportunity to see that history first-hand.”

“Treasures of the Hard Rock” will be on public display at Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise from 23 April, 2013 through 28 April, 2013. Hard Rock Cafe Sydney will host the public display of “Treasures of the Hard Rock” from 3 May through 8 May, 2013. For more information on pieces on display, tour stop locations and public viewing dates, please visit www.hardrock.com.

Monday 22nd April: “Treasures of the Hard Rock” Media Preview Day

11am-12noon – morning tea provided

Hard Rock Café Surfers Paradise

Cnr Cavill Ave & Surfers Paradise Blvd; Surfers Paradise

www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesurfersparadise

07 5539 9377

Thursday 2nd May: “Treasures of the Hard Rock” Media Preview Day

11am-12 noon – morning tea provided

Hard Rock Cafe Sydney, Darling Harbour, Sydney

www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney

02 9280 0077

Interview Opp: Jeff Nolan, Hard Rock Historian and tour curator

About Treasures of the Hard Rock

Hard Rock International is the world’s original curator of music memorabilia with the most far-reaching collection. The 77,000+ piece collection, which celebrates new and legendary music icons, is the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia. In 2013 Hard Rock developed “Treasures of the Hard Rock,” three traveling memorabilia exhibits each featuring a unique theme. The “Gone Too Soon,” “Music Gives Back” and “50 Years of Rock & Pop Fashion” collections will tour Hard Rock locations in the U.S., Europe, and points in between throughout the year, giving fans an up-close look at pieces of history from music superstars and legends

About Hard Rock International

With a total of 177 venues in 58 countries, including 141 cafes, 18 hotels and 8 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel/casino properties worldwide.

Destinations include the companies’ two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida., as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Biloxi, Chicago, Cancun, Las Vegas, San Diego and Singapore. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include San Jose. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Aruba, Riviera Maya, Abu Dhabi and Shenzhen and Haikou in China. New Hard Rock Casino projects in development include Hungary and Northfield, OH. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com

Websites

Hard Rock International

www.hardrock.com

Hard Rock Surfers Paradise Facebook

www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesurfersparadise

Hard Rock Sydney Facebook

www.facebook.com/hardrockcafesydney

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

2 AUSTRALIAN RICKY MARTIN INSTORES CONFIRMED

SYDNEY - MAY 9 WESTFIELD PARRAMATTA at 6PM MELBOURNE – MAY 11 WESTFIELD SOUTHLAND at 12PM RICKY MARTIN RELEASES RICKY MARTIN: GREATEST HITS - SOUVENIR EDITION. OUT APRIL 12

Over 70 million albums sold, 95 platinum records, 6 #1 Billboard albums, 11 #1 hit songs, 2 American Music Awards, 6 Grammy Awards, 8 World Music Awards, 10 Billboard Awards, 8 MTV Music Video Awards, with sold out concerts in more than 60 countries across the globe, and more than 3 decades in the music industry. Clearly when Ricky Martin puts his mind to something, he means business. He is the leading Latin Music figure of his generation - beloved by fans worldwide for his instinctive understanding of rhythm, passion for performing, and equal compassion for giving.

Now Australian fans can be part of this modern day legend, with an exclusive CD and DVD greatest hits souvenir edition released through Sony Music Entertainment out April 12. Ricky Martin: Greatest Hits - Souvenir Edition features 16 of Ricky’s biggest Aussie smash hits. With exclusive DVD footage and 2 extra tracks added. The Greatest Hits Souvenir Edition includes ARIA #1 hits such as; ‘Maria’ and ‘The Cup Of Life’ and of course the hugely successful ‘She Bangs’ ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ and ‘Shake Your Bon Bon’. The exclusive DVD footage includes behind the scenes on the ‘Life Album Documentary’ a collection of remastered videos and much much more. This will be an essential part of any Ricky Martin fan’s collection.


If you’re in Sydney May 9 or Melbourne May 11 you’re not going to want to miss out on this opportunity. Make sure you purchase a copy of Ricky Martin: Greatest Hits – Souvenir Edition and come and meet Latin music icon Ricky Martin at Westfield Parramatta in Sydney from 6pm and Westfield Southland in Melbourne from 12pm.

SYDNEY - MAY 9 WESTFIELD PARRAMATTA AT 6PM
MELBOURNE – MAY 11 WESTFIELD SOUTHLAND AT 12PM
RICKY MARTIN: GREATEST HITS - SOUVENIR EDITION.
IS OUT APRIL 12 INSTORE AND DIGITALLY

COMEDY SUPERSTAR STEVE CARELL HEADS TO AUSTRALIA FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CELEBRITY PREMIERE OF DESPICABLE ME 2.

On June 5, comedic sensation Steve Carell (aka “Gru” – the world’s most loveable villain) will join his mischievous minions at the Australian Premiere of one of 2013’s most anticipated sequels – Despicable Me 2.

Carell will be available for photo and press opportunities in Sydney from June 5-7.

Despicable Me 2 sees producer Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru, his adorable girls, and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. Voice talent newcomers Kristen Wiig and the legendary Al Pacino join the ensemble cast in the sequel, not to mention thousands of those hilarious unpredictable yellow minions…

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the world’s 9^th highest grossing film of that year.

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DESPICABLE ME 2 Australian Premiere, Event Cinemas Bondi Junction, Wednesday June 5

DESPICABLE ME 2 in cinemas JUNE 20

http://www.despicablememovie.com.au/

Despicable Me 2 sees producer Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru, his adorable girls, and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. Voice talent newcomers Kristen Wiig and the legendary Al Pacino join the ensemble cast in the sequel, not to mention thousands of those hilarious unpredictable yellow minions…

Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the world’s 9^th highest grossing film of that year.

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DESPICABLE ME 2 Australian Premiere, Event Cinemas Bondi Junction, Wednesday June 5

  

BEN HAZLEWOOD AT ROSELANDS SHOPPING CENTRE

Ben Hazlewood will perform alongside Rachel Leahcar at Roselands Shopping Centre, Thursday 2 May from 7:00pm.

Ben is excited to be performing tracks from his brand new EP ‘Loveless’ at The Roselands Shopping Centre. Since launching last week, Ben’s EP has been incredibly popular, jumping into the top 40 Australian albums. As one of Australia’s most talented rising vocalists and song writers; Ben Hazlewood hasn’t stopped since capturing the nation’s attention on hit TV show The Voice.

Roselands is expecting huge crowds eager to experience Ben’s new musical offering and fans will have the chance to meet and greet the artist himself as Ben will be signing copies of his new album after his performance.

Made up of six dynamic tracks, the EP is a reflection of the vibrant and mature artist that Ben has developed into since being coached by famed US pop-rock musician, Joel Madden, on The Voice last year.

Knife Party TO RELEASE HAUNTED HOUSE EP ON MONDAY 6 MAY

On 6^th May inimitable and enigmatic Australian DJ duo Knife Party return with the Haunted House EP, their first release of 2013.  The new EP is the long-awaited follow-up to the Rage Valley EP, which included the mighty Bonfire and the chilling Centipede, both of which shocked dance floors and airwaves right across the globe. Bonfire quickly gathered cult status as it was used in the opening sequence of the recent series of the award winning seminal TV series Breaking Bad.  Shortly afterwards, the EP broke into the US Top Ten iTunes Chart, quite a feat for such uncompromising music.

Featuring three new tracks and a VIP version of fan favorite Internet Friends, the four-track Haunted House EP once again re-asserts their uncanny control of the dance floor.

By now Knife Party is a name with which anyone with even a passing interest in electronic music will be familiar with. In the two years since the mysterious duo emerged, their singular approach and ferocious productions have driven their rapid ascent through dance music’s ranks from unknown entity to dance floor conquering scene leaders, and festival headliners. The new Haunted House EP marks a welcome and typically uncompromising return from the duo, one that will undoubtedly serve to further affirm their formidable talents.

The Haunted House EP is the next chapter in the remarkable evolution of Knife Party. Having already amassed a list of achievements that others struggle to achieve over the duration of a career, Knife Party continues to ride their own unique trajectory with no sign of slowing down any time soon. Add to this a touring schedule that is already stretching well into summer, taking in festivals across Europe and the US whilst also finding time for their Las Vegas residency at the Wynn resort, and the year ahead looks like it may well be their busiest yet.

Tracklisting:

Power Glove

LRAD

EDM Death Machine

Internet Friends VIP

www.knifeparty.com

www.facebook.com/knifeparty

www.twitter.com/knifepartyinc

www.facebook.com/neonrecords

www.warnermusic.com.au

Jonathan Biggins and Clare Bowditch to host 2013 APRA Music Awards!

Date, Venue and New Category Announced!

The Australasian Performing Right Association's flagship event, the APRA Music Awards, will be held on Monday June 17 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Hosted by Jonathan Biggins (arguably the Billy Crystal of Australian music award events) and the multi-talented Clare Bowditch, the 2013 APRA Music Awards marks the 31st year for this widely respected industry gala event, which celebrates the achievements of songwriters and composers over the previous twelve months.
The event will announce winners in the categories of: Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, Most Played Australian Work, Most Played Australian Work Overseas, International Work of the Year, Country Work of the Year, Blues & Roots Work of the Year, Urban Work of the Year, Dance Work of the Year and Rock Work of the Year.
In response to feedback from members and the music industry, the APRA Board is pleased to announce a new award category this year: the Pop Work of the Year.
APRA CEO, Brett Cottle said, "The Pop Work of the Year Award will recognise excellence in songwriting in this popular, eclectic and now distinctive cross-over genre. Almost 65% of APRA members categorise themselves as songwriters in the Pop/Rock genre and songs that fit this category feature significantly in our own statistics and in recognised industry albums and singles charts. It's timely for our Music Awards to formally recognise and accommodate pop music as a genre in its own right and it will be an important milestone when we announce the first-ever winner in this category on June 17".
The 2013 APRA Music Awards will also present the recipients of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year Award, the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music (as determined by the APRA Board of Writer and Publisher Directors) and the coveted peer-voted APRA Song of the Year.
APRA members have now nominated and narrowed down Song of the Year nominations to a shortlist of 30 contenders. This list showcases the best of the industry, featuring compositions by newcomers such as Flume, Matthew Colwell (360) and Courtney Barnett alongside established songwriters such as Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson, Sia Furler, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), Missy Higgins, Grinspoon, Troy Cassar-Daley and Birds of Tokyo.
If you missed the Top 30 Shortlist for the APRA Song of the Year please click here.
The nominees for the 2013 APRA Music Awards will be revealed on Thursday May 23rd.
CATEGORIES FOR 2013 APRA MUSIC AWARDS
Song of the Year (voted by APRA Members)
Most Played Australian Work*
Most Played Australian Work Overseas*
International Work of the Year *
Pop Work of the Year*
Country Work of the Year*
Blues & Roots Work of the Year *
Urban Work of the Year*
Dance Work of the Year*
Rock Work of the Year*
The APRA Board of Writer and Publisher Directors determine the following:
Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music
*Determined by statistical analysis

For all information regarding category rules and eligibility please visit:www.apra-amcos.com.au.
2013 APRA MUSIC AWARDS
Monday June 17th
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hosted by Jonathan Biggins and Clare Bowditch

Telstra Thanks Presents BON JOVI BECAUSE WE CAN - THE TOUR

Bon Jovi fans, you've been waiting for this day! We are excited to announce the dates for  "Because We Can - The Tour" hitting Australian shores this December 2013.

Fans will be treated to an unforgettable night of Bon Jovi's huge arsenal of hits, as well as new tracks form the band's latest album WHAT ABOUT NOW which debuted at #1 on the Australian Charts.

As the presenting partner of the Australian leg of the tour, Telstra is running a special pre-sale for its customers. The Telstra Thanks Pre-Sale, powered by BangTango, will run from 9am Monday 13th May to 8.59am Wednesday 15th May local time. For more information visit www.telstra.com/music.

General Public tickets on sale Monday 20th May at 12noon AEST.

Australian Tour Dates 2013

Etihad Stadium, Melbourne on Saturday, December 7

tickets from www.ticketmaster.com.au

AAMI Stadium, Adelaide on Wednesday, December 11

tickets from www.ticketmaster.com.au

ANZ Stadium, Sydney on Saturday, December 14

tickets from www.ticketek.com.au

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Tuesday, December 17

tickets from www.ticketek.com.au

For Fan Club and Circle Packages go to www.bonjovi.com

The group's return to the road in 2013 has launched the latest chapter in an ongoing blockbuster run which has already secured Bon Jovi's status as the essential live rock band - having performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 35 million fans.

"Because We Can - The Tour" kicked off in February and is currently making its way across the globe with dates in the US, Europe, the Far East, Africa, Latin America and Australia.

See The Tour video here - www.youtube.com/user/daintytouring

See Jon's personal message here - www.youtube.com/user/daintytouring/JBJ

See you on the road!!

Blue Man Group Australian Show @ Sydney Lyric Theatre

BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a BLUE MAN GROUP experience.

Blue Man Group Australian Show

• Event Date:
  Saturday 10 August 2013
• On Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of every week until 06 Oct 2013
• Place:
  Sydney Lyric Theatre
  Pyrmont, NSW

The Janoskians Australian Tour 2013 @ Enmore Theatre

Australian self-declared anti boy band and YouTube sensations, THE JANOSKIANS, are hitting venues this June with their unique brand of fear-of-nothing attitude.

Like everything they do, it all happens in real time and at break neck speeds; their potent repertoire of Janoskian Jackass meets Punk’d pranks, skits and music.

Building excitement around the tour, the boys launched a heat map experience encouraging fans to Tweet to Unlock Tour Dates by tweeting where they are from to help the band decide where to tour.


The Janoskians are the ANTI boy band. Although they are five teenage boys from Melbourne, Beau Brooks (19), Jai Brooks (17), Luke Brooks (17), Daniel Sahyounie (19) and James Yammouni (17) respectfully request that you, “Don’t call us a F&$%ING boy band!” This slogan and their trending #NotABoyBand hashtag have become battle cries for their army of fans around the world and all over the web.

Their rise to fame through their public disturbance videos on YouTube has surprised everyone, including themselves. They have amassed nearly 100 million total views across their channels and their brand of humour and fearlessness has made them the cool kids on the block for teens and tweens. Their meet and greets have become the stuff of legend, with thousands of screaming fans rushing to meet the boys at spontaneous twitter designated meeting areas. These guerilla style tactics only add to the boys’ unpredictable mystique and have created a very fresh “real time” relationship between themselves and their fans.

In early 2012, MTV saw what was happening online and quickly jumped into the fray shooting eight high quality, very funny episodes. At the same time, The Janoskians partnered with Sony Music Australia resulting in their first single ‘Set This World On Fire’, which went Top 20 on iTunes in 17 territories without any marketing, radio or promotion.

Now with a world tour, a new single ‘Best Friends’ available digitally from May 17 (Sony Music) and their ever-growing social media domination, the Janoskian world take over is in full effect.

Cyndi Lauper 'She's So Unusual' Tour @ Enmore Theatre

Iconic singer Cyndi Lauper returns to Australia to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of her groundbreaking album with a nationwide tour of Australia. During the tour, which will commence on August 29 in Melbourne, Cyndi Lauper will perform the record-setting album She’s So Unusual in its entirety.

Recorded and released in 1983, She’s So Unusual, Lauper’s debut solo album, is a colorful portrait of a unique and multifaceted talent. The album features some of Lauper’s most well-known songs and perennial radio favorites including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” “She Bop,” “Money Changes Everything,” and “All Through the Night.” She’s So Unusual made Lauper a household name and also cemented her place in musical history as the first female artist to have four top 10 singles on a debut album. The release went on to sell over 16 million copies worldwide and won Lauper a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

“It’s been such an amazing year for me,” said Cyndi Lauper. “When I realized it’s also the anniversary of the album that started my solo career, I knew it was the perfect time to thank my fans for sticking with me through it all. I’m so excited to perform She’s So Unusual from beginning to end, song by song and I can’t wait to see everyone!”

For thirty years, Cyndi Lauper has been dazzling—and surprising—her fans all over the world. A multi-talented artist and one of music’s most beloved icons, she has racked up global record sales of over 50 million (and 14 Grammy nominations) and has won countless awards, from a Grammy and an Emmy to numerous honors for her tireless activism through her True Colors Fund. Lauper has released 11 studio albums, with her most recent, the Grammy nominated Memphis Blues, ruling the Billboard Blues chart for 14 consecutive weeks to become the best-selling Blues album of 2010. Overall, during her storied music career, Lauper has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 7 American Video Awards and 18 MTV Awards.