MTV NETWORK'S UPCOMING FORMAT!

MTV Networks International has unveiled plans to introduce new music programming formats focusing on new acts and live performances, which will be broadcast across 62 MTV channels in 162 countries.  The MTV World Stage format will feature live performances from around the world screened every Friday night on a high-profile MTV channel, such as MTV1 in the U.K.  MTV World Stage will launch on Feb. 27 with a Coldplay performance filmed at Tokyo's Saitama Super Arena this week.  "We're excited about that, we feel that's an absolute perfect fit and a great way to launch that franchise," Bruce Gillmer, SVP of talent and music for MTVNI".  (Billboard)  Hopefully this well also help launch the career how many hip hops acts that are still over looked!  -kp-