Los Premios MTV 2009: Who will get the much desirable MTV Tongue?

The countdown to Los Premios MTV 2009 has already begun and the cable network promises that it will bring down the house! The lineup of A-list artists includes Calle 13’s MC, Rene Perez aka Residente, and international pop superstar, Nelly Furtado, as hosts. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 15, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles and will air live on MTV Tr3s.

This year’s ceremony will have a multi-city approach as it features different scenarios, co-hosts and more guests. Host cities for the ceremony include Bogota, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Los Angeles.

Some of the megastars have already confirmed their participation in the event. Performing his new single, "Looking for Paradise," directly from Bogota, will be Spanish singer/songwriter, Alejandro Sanz, while electro-pop band, Miranda, will do the same from Buenos Aires. Paulina Rubio, Wisin & Yandel, Fall Out Boy, and Cobra Starship will make their appearances in Los Angeles.

Nominees for the Eight Annual Premios MTV, include Wisin & Yandel leading the list with six nominations. Paulina Rubio received five nominations, while Lady Gaga, Zoe, Andres Calamaro, Calle 13, Panda, Fanny Lu, Ximena Sariñana, Jesse & Joy, and Adammo compete for three awards. Britney Spears, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Daddy Yankee, Nelly Furtado, Shakira, Miranda, Kudai, Moderatto, Paty Cantu, and Taylor Swift received two nominations each.