Mtv Debuts Highly Anticipated Trailer for “Ke$Ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life”
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MTV DEBUTS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TRAILER FOR “KE$HA: MY CRAZY BEAUTIFUL LIFE” Unprecedented Docu-Series Chronicling Global Superstar’s Rise to Fame to Premiere on MTV on Wednesday 8th May @10pm MTV has debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated docu-series “Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life,” which will debut on MTV on MTV 8th May at 10pm.The series follows music superstar Ke$ha as she navigates the madness and euphoria of her professional and personal life while recording a new album and traveling the globe. “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$ha has been nominated for four VMA awards, including Best New Artist and Best Pop Video. Along with Lagan, filmmaker Steven Greenstreet followed Ke$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 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. Ke$ha’s international tour kicks off July 3rd in Cork, Ireland; other tour dates include Werchter Festival, Belgium (July 5th); Nibe Festival, Denmark (July 6th); Paradiso, Amsterdam (July 9th); Rockhal, Luxembourg (July 10th); Wireless Festival, London (July 12th); Brixton Academy, London (July 15th); Trianon, Paris (July 16th); Sasazu, Prague (July 18th) and Gasometer, Vienna (July 19th), with more dates to be announced. Global superstar Ke$ha has taken the world by storm since the release of her debut album 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. Her debut album Animal has sold over 2.5 million units worldwide and Ke$ha has had 7 consecutive Top 10 hits including four #1 singles in "TiK ToK", "Your Love Is My Drug," "We R Who We R" and the latest, “Die Young.” Ke$ha recently released the track “C’Mon,” the second single from her critically acclaimed second album, Warrior. Ke$ha has toured the world, playing over 200 live shows in support of Animal and its companion album Cannibal. She took home the MTV EMA for Best New Act in November 2010 and was nominated for 2 American Music Awards, 3 MTV VMA Awards and 6 Billboard Awards. She has performed on dozens of television programs all over the world including MTV Europe Music Awards, Much Music Awards (Canada), Echo Awards (Germany), X Factor (Australia), American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, American Idol, Saturday Night Live and The Today Show Summer Concert Series. She has over 22 million Facebook likes, over 3 million Twitter followers and over 330 million views on VEVO. She has sold over 27 million combined tracks and ringtones in the U.S alone and over 34.5 million worldwide to date. Ke$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. In November 2012 Ke$ha released her first book through Touchstone Publishing. The full-color photo journal/scrapbook entitled My Crazy Beautiful Life, sheds light on Ke$ha’s hectic, non-stop life on tour and provides an exclusive look into the creative process of her latest album, Warrior. Also in late 2012 Ke$ha announced Kesha Rose by Charles Albert®, a new jewelry line that reflects the singer’s distinctive personality throughout the collection. Ke$ha was also recently named the first global ambassador for Humane Society International. Ke$ha most recently announced that MTV will premiere the docu-series “Kesha: My Crazy Beautiful Life” on April 23rd at 11pm. About MTV: MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. # # # Press Contacts: Lauren Goddard: [email protected] / 020 3580 2556 Hayley Hamburg: [email protected] / 020 3580 2558 Roberta Duman: [email protected] / 020 3580 2557 .