YouTube set to launch awards ceremony

This November, the Google-owned video giant will hold the YouTube Music Awards, a live event featuring performances from across the globe.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013 - 01:00

Industry stalwarts like Lady Gaga, Eminem, and Arcade Fire, along with YouTube-native stars including CDZA and Lindsey Stirling will perform in London, Seoul, Moscow, and Rio, with the main event taking place in New York City.

Jason Schwartzman will host the awards, with Spike Jonze signed up as creative director.

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