Global Superstar Enrique Iglesias to Dazzle Georgian Music Fans with First Ever Black Sea Concert in Batumi

Global Superstar Enrique Iglesias to Dazzle Georgian Music Fans with First Ever Black Sea Concert in Batumi

TBILISI, Georgia, July 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

"MTV LIVE GEORGIA" TO ROCK BATUMI, 2 AUGUST 2011

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc.
(NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), and the Government of Georgia today announced that
they are to partner to stage the first ever MTV Live music event in Georgia.

Taking place on 2 August 2011, MTV Live Georgia will be an electrifying
outdoor concert held in the picturesque Black Sea tourist resort of Batumi.
The spectacular concert will be headlined by global superstar Enrique
Iglesias, who is guaranteed to thrill thousands of young music fans during
his first ever trip to Georgia.

The award-winning singer-songwriter is stopping off in Batumi's historic
Europe Square to perform for Georgian music lovers midway through his
Euphoria tour, which has already seen him pack venues from North America to
Canada, Latin America and Europe. Iglesias, who holds the record as the
best-selling Latin artist of all time, having sold more than 61.5 million
albums and 40 million singles around the world, will wow the crowd with a
sizzling set list combining the most stunning tracks from his 2010
Spanish/English album release Euphoria, including monster hit "I Like It"
and Nicole Scherzinger collaboration "Heartbeat" as well as classic tracks
from his greatest hits catalogue including crowd pleasers "Hero" and "Be
With You".

Popular Georgian artists Sofia Nizharadze and Eldrine will also perform
at MTV Live Georgia.

MTV Live Georgia is set to attract thousands of young Georgian music
fans and holidaymakers to Batumi's historic Europe Square for an
unforgettable night of live music and spectacular staging.

Highlights from MTV Live Georgia will be broadcast as part of MTV World
Stage - MTV's global TV series that brings multi-genre artists with global
relevance to audiences in over 600 million households in 152 territories.
Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, music festivals and unique
concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage offers a "front row
seat" for music lovers to experience the hottest artists on the globe
without leaving the comfort of their sofas.

Commented Enrique Iglesias, "I can't wait to experience Georgia's
beautiful coastline. I hope everyone is ready for an exciting night with a
great lineup!"

Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President, Emerging Markets, VIMN, "We
are delighted to partner with the Government of Georgia to bring our popular
MTV Live and MTV World Stage franchises to Georgia for the first time. The
city of Batumi will form a stunning backdrop to this world class music
event."

MTV Live Georgia is a free concert and no tickets are required. The
event will commence at 19:00 local time. Due to the capacity of Europe
Square, concert goers will be given access on a first come, first served
basis while many more will be able to watch on giant screens erected in
Batumi at The Boulevard and also in Theater Square. The organisers expect
large crowds in Batumi, so music fans are encourage to arrive in plenty of
time and to be patient.

For more information on MTV Live Georgia, please go to
http://www.georgia.mtv.tv.

To download images of Enrique Iglesias, Sofia Nizharadze and Eldrine,
please go to:

ftp://ftp.viacom.com
Username: MTVLIVE
Password: georgia123

About Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:
VIA, VIA.B), is comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia
entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET,
non-premium Paramount branded channels, VH1, VIVA, MTVNHD, Tr3s: MTV, Musica
y Mas, TMF (The Music Factory), COLORS and Game One. Viacom brands are seen
globally in more than 600 million households in 160 territories and 34
languages via 166 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than
550 digital media properties.

About VIMN's Emerging Markets Group

VIMN's Emerging Markets Group is one of the fastest growing regions in
the company's portfolio of multi-platform businesses. The Emerging Markets
Group manages 32 television channels, 30 websites, one video portal and four
mobile TV channels encompassing the MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, VIVA and Comedy
Central and COLORS brands in Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, Africa, the
Middle East and India. Additionally, the Emerging Markets portfolio includes
MTVNHD, VIMN's first international high definition channel dedicated to
music and kids which is operated by the Emerging Markets Group of behalf of
VIMN. VIMN is a unit of Viacom Inc (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

For further information, media interviews and media accreditation
requests, please contact:
Alison Reid
MTV Networks Emerging Markets
Email: Alison.Reid@mtvne.com
Tel:+33-385-300636, +33-609-685861

Source: Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN)

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