The American media company seems to be in the change: After a series of layoffs last year, Paramount is now pausing some of its prestigious events. The MTV Europe Music Awards 2025 are now officially canceled.
Restructuring led to the MTV-EMA cancellation
The discharge rounds started in 2024, after Paramount Global Co-Coos George Cheeks, Brian Robbins and Chris McCarthy announced the news that the US workforce was to be reduced by a total of 15 percent, the cost of $ 500 million 4.8 million euros). With the first round of discharge, the starting signal for a series of drastic restructuring was given. The Paramount TV studios have now also been closed.
Now the next bad news came from the paramount headquarters: the group presses the break button at some of its award-winning events. In addition to the MTV Europe Music Awards, this also includes the CMT Music Awards, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Mexico and the MTV Millennial Awards.
In November the EMAS 2024 took place
At MTV Europe Music Awards 2024, MTV EMAS for short, Taylor Swift was the winner. The pop star was awarded the prices as the best artist, best US act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (feat. Post Malone). The award ceremony was opened by Benson Boone, which also won the prize as the best newcomer. Newcomer Tyla also cleared away and went home with the awards for the best Afrobeats, the best R&B and the best African act.
Does the EMAS no longer exist?
The news about the cancellation of the event came from the Bruce Gillmer office, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming and Events, Media Networks / Chief Content Officer Music Paramount+ at Paramount Global. According to Gilmer, the company wants to rethink the entire event plan and optimize it for the future. However, what exactly this means for which event is still unclear.
The 61-year-old wrote, as “Musikwoche” reports: “Our world-class events remain an important part of Paramount music offering, while we continue to put the bar for the provision of iconic, unforgettable appearances and moments that drive pop culture. “