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**Update May 04, 2006** Kelly Rowland has replaced Kelly Clarkson as Co-Host  Read More

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Kelly Clarkson And Wang Leehom To Host, Korn Joins List Of Performers At The MTV Asia Awards 2006

Bangkok/Singapore/Hong Kong  March 16, 2006  -- MTV Asia Pacific today announced that Kelly Clarkson and Wang Leehom will make their debut to host a televised awards show at the fifth annual MTV Asia Awards. It was also announced that Korn will join the roster of artists including Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe who are set to perform at the MTV Asia Awards 2006 in Bangkok at the Siam Paragon on 6 May 2006.

Kelly Clarkson's debut album, Thankful, released in 2003, proved her to be the next sensation to glorify the music world. Her success continues with the release of the phenomenal album, Breakaway, which sold over 8.5 million copies worldwide, including four No. 1 singles "Breakaway," "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes" and "Because Of You." The multi-platinum selling album also won her multiple awards; smash hit, "Since U Been Gone" brought her two Moon Men at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video and Best Pop Video. Soon after, she bagged the prestigious Best Female Pop Vocal Performer award and Best Pop Vocal Album award at the 2005 Grammy’s, making her the most proclaimed female vocalist in today’s mainstream music scene.

Recently plugging her new smash song "Walk Away," the fifth single from "Breakaway," Kelly is no stranger to MTV's viewers in Asia. The gifted singer gave a spectacular live performance of her hit "Since U Been Gone" to thousands of fans at the MTV Asia Aid, a global benefit concert to support tsunami efforts, held in Bangkok last year. Nominated for Favorite Female Artist up against Ashley Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Madonna and Mariah Carey at the MTV Asia Awards 2006, Kelly Clarkson is determined to excel not only in her singing career but also as a host.

Asian heartthrob superstar Wang Leehom is a unique musician who conceptualizes "chinked-out" music creatively, combining traditional Chinese tunes with pop and hip-hop music to form a whole new style of music. The all talent singer, songwriter, producer, performer and actor exploded on the Chinese pop music scene after studying music at Williams College and Berkley College of Music in the United States. With the release of his triumphant album Revolution in 1998 which he composed and produced, Leehom solidified his role as one of the most influential talents in today’s Asian pop culture.

Leehom's second "chinked-out" album, Heroes Of Earth, launched December last year has rapidly topped all charts across Asia. With record sales in millions worldwide, Leehom is consistently being honored at various key music awards ceremonies around the region. Being a nominee at this year's MTV Asia Awards for the Favorite Artist (Taiwan category), Leehom will be showcasing his hosting ability in addition to his celebrated gift for music to his fans at the biggest and most prominent annual awards show in Asia.

Among the most popular and provocative rock bands, Korn have fused heavy music with their bold and unsettling alternative metal sounds that have challenged the genre and presented it to their fans with success. The Grammy-winning band’s latest album, See You On The Other Side, has taken their music to new heights, clinching multi-platinum and sold-out shows worldwide. Their powerful live performance indulges fans with songs played in an atmosphere that keeps the audience from simply sitting in their seats. Come to see what Korn will put out for fans with their explosive sounds at the MTV Asia Awards 2006.

The MTV Asia Awards 2006 will be available to over 400 million households via 43 channels as well as through syndication worldwide. Updates on the MTV Asia Awards 2006 can be found on the official website at www.mtvasiaawards.com. MTV viewers can visit the MTV Asia websites for more information on Awards related contests and events.

Fans can also access information on their mobile phones by keying in maawap.com to follow the latest news on the upcoming awards, vote for their favorite artists and stand to win tickets to attend the show live. The WAP site will also feature MAA 2006 related content such as wallpapers and screensavers that are available for downloads.

Source http://www.mtvasia.com