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Wyclef Jean Presenting!

How goodcan these Awards get?! Today's announcement is bound to send thrilledripples through the hipsters, hugos and hotties, because hiphop legendWyclef Jean is hosting the brand new MTV Australia Awards 2008.

The Haitian-born former Fugees member and Grammy Award-winning artistis amuso, rapper, producer and social activist. He's joined forces withsome of the biggest names in the business during his career, includingLauren Hill (fellow Fugees member), Destiny's Child, Timbaland, CypressHill, Missy Elliott, Bono, Mick Jagger and Tupac Shakur and now, MTVAustralia!

He joins an elite list of international talentrevealed so far, for the biggest underground dig of all. They include50 Cent, Juliette Lewis, Eve and MTV ex-pat Lyndsey Rodrigues.

What's more, Wyclef has a pre-emptive message for Australia. He says:

"Look out, I am bringing the Carnival down under for one whirlwind MTVride.You already know that MTV Awards Shows around the world know howto bring the house down....and with me who knows what will happen!"

So get ready for the eight crackling performances and eleven awardspresented across music, film, television, sport, viewer-generatedcontent and topical pop-culture moments. And don't forget to getwhipping on those Remake Awards entries close on the 8 April...

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Comments (6)

17.Apr.08 - 12:48 AM

Anonymous said "Grow up and get lives. Just because he isn't pop culture doesnt mean he isnt popular. Waiting for Operator Please to host, id rather shoot myself before attend THAT show. Can't wait till next w/e."

08.Apr.08 - 11:48 PM

Anonymous said "Are you all kiddin'? WJ is "here" in NA! His carnival is power.
Dr. G"

06.Apr.08 - 3:33 AM

Anonymous said "What? No people not him he doesn't have aussie charisma. Anyone but Wyclef please... A she would be nice."

05.Apr.08 - 11:58 AM

Anonymous said "who is he what song has he brought out latley???
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05.Apr.08 - 1:19 AM

Jai said "ummmmm is he even popular in this country... i no that HIPS DONT LIE (Shakira Feat..Wyclef) was a huge hit, an the Fugees are a awsome band but...c'mon!!"

01.Apr.08 - 11:15 AM

Anonymous said "Lurve Wyclef... he's a cack"