TORONTO - The annual summer spectacle that is the MuchMusic Video Awards takes over a large block of downtown Toronto tonight with a splashy red carpet event, outdoor performances and potentially crazy star behaviour.
New Kids on the Block and Rihanna are among the big acts set to sing at the live show, notorious for its wild party vibe that has seen some outrageous moments, including bare behind flashes by pop-punk Avril Lavigne and rockers Hedley.
Thousands of fans are expected to flock to the MuchMusic streetside studio on Queen Street West to see the MMVA guests, who often shun limousines in favour of over-the-top vehicles. Past celeb rides have included a fire truck and a military tank.
This year's leading nominees include Hedley, Belly and illScarlett.
Avril Lavigne, Belly, City and Colour, Feist and Nelly Furtado are in the running for favourite Canadian artist, while Billy Talent, Finger Eleven, Hedley, illScarlett and Simple Plan are up for favourite Canadian group.
Other stars expected to attend include Mel C of the Spice Girls, Kardinal Offishall with Akon, Rainn Wilson of "The Office," "Gossip Girl"'s Chace Crawford and Brody Jenner of "The Hills."
News from �The Canadian Press, 2008
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