Bling Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Hurricanes Apparently Playing Factor In DecisionMIAMI -- The MTV Video Music Awards have called Miami home for the last two years, but the award show may not be returning to the Magic City for a third year.NBC 6's Willard Shepard reported that MTV executives met with Miami officials recently and did not commit to bringing the show back.While the 2004 VMAs went off without a hitch, the show suffered a major blow in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit South Florida. Although the show went on as scheduled, several pre-show parties were canceled.The MTV executives who pick the show's location recently met with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. A bureau official in the meeting told NBC 6 that MTV has voiced concern about the storms and that could prevent the VMAs from coming back in 2006.Officials at the American Airlines Arena said they do not have a contract with MTV for 2006, but they are still holding dates for the show.MTV spokesman Graham James released the following statement, "We love Florida and continue to produce shows there. MTV has not made a final decision on where or exactly when the awards show will be held this year. We had a great experience in Miami, but the hurricanes did have an impact on our operation. As with any venue, there are pluses and minuses and we are currently evaluating all of those for any venue. We do not discuss our legal contracts."The mayors in Miami, Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County all told NBC 6 that MTV has not contacted them about 2006. MTV also has not applied for permits in Miami-Dade County that are required for its productionsOfficials at the Convention and Visitors Bureau said they are optimistic they can get the awards show back, saying both shows produced in Miami have been fantastic.http://www.nbc6.net/entertainment/6598085/detail.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 they won't be missed by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slamminshaun Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 :'( :'( :'( : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Funketeer Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 I think that city of Miami should do something to stop the storms, I don't know...I propose some kind of gamma ray weapon that would blast from Mars all the way to earth and pulverize hurricanes as they worked their way through the Atlantic..I don't...something...goshhh, at least be proactive and futuristic...Miami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 the hell with Mars with all the logistics involved in a safe landing and the rigors of the Martian topography.i say WE CREATE THE ULTIMATE BATTLESTATIONhere is my ideaand an artists rendering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pussErox Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 the hell with Mars with all the logistics involved in a safe landing and the rigors of the Martian topography.i say WE CREATE THE ULTIMATE BATTLESTATIONlol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nightclub buddha Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 This should come as no surprise...Mtv pretty much had a new location planned for next year by the time their staff touched down back in NYC when they returned from the awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiltmiami Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Yes i am glad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Those of us who have friends or family in the hospitality industry will miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Satan Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 good riddance.one less shooting to use up our E.R. next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adam Singer Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 video music awards are a joke to begin with15 year old girls get off on music videos played on mtvanyone else who likes them is just sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted February 1 Author Report Share Posted February 1 i didnt like it either but in the end its all about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michael^heaven Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 @VMA's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vegasguy25 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) If that's true, then your Convention and Visitors Authority needs to get up off their asses, and get to work. If one awards show weekend is such a huge part of your overall tourism income for an entire year, then something is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) If that's true, then your Convention and Visitors Authority needs to get up off their asses, and get to work. If one awards show weekend is such a huge part of your overall tourism income for an entire year, then something is wrong. While this may be a bit of an exaggeratoin, the GMCVB *does* need to get up off its ass and do something with all the money we give it! Suck some dick or whatever it takes. The loss of one large event might what be a huge deal in itself, but if it becomes a trend, that's when it is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rollyp66 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) You do realize we are hosting the biggest sporting event in the world next year.....called the Super Bowl..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vaughan Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 video music awards are a joke to begin with15 year old girls get off on music videos played on mtvanyone else who likes them is just sadI'm 33 and I shake my rump-shaker to MTV... I can't get enough of my MTV. I am sad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrzyC1414779017 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) You do realize we are hosting the biggest sporting event in the world next year.....called the Super Bowl.....We are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spacecadet Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) You do realize we are hosting the biggest sporting event in the world next year.....called the Super Bowl.....We are? super bowl will be here 2007 & 2010 and next year we will have the biggest HD TV in the world at pro playerdont know when that dome will be done at the stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) You do realize we are hosting the biggest sporting event in the world next year.....called the Super Bowl.....We are? super bowl will be here 2007 & 2010 and next year we will have the biggest HD TV in the world at pro playerdont know when that dome will be done at the stadiumthankfully, the dome plan has been scrapped for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sela V Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Gee, those "bad crowds" will have to take their "bad money" elsewhere....[$igh]. I say bring in the Polka Kings! They will attract more Canadian tourists wearing Speedos! Lederhosen, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest swank Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 Gee, those "bad crowds" will have to take their "bad money" elsewhere....[$igh]. I say bring in the Polka Kings! They will attract more Canadian tourists wearing Speedos! Lederhosen, anyone?speedo wearing tourists with THEIR bad money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rollyp66 Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 yeah its great we wont have the "bad crowds" that come along with this event.... but it will be a hit on our economy. from a financial standpoint it sucksand it also sucks cuz its was the the biggest event that put miami in the spotlight (besides WMC/MMC) You do realize we are hosting the biggest sporting event in the world next year.....called the Super Bowl.....We are? super bowl will be here 2007 & 2010 and next year we will have the biggest HD TV in the world at pro playerdont know when that dome will be done at the stadiumNo dome for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nightclub buddha Posted February 1 Report Share Posted February 1 I may be wrong, but -Although it is a huge event...the Super Bowl is not biggest sporting event in the world....that would be the WORLD CUP. Which takes place this summer in Germany. Bring on the polka! The Super Bowl is definitely the biggest in the US, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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