NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV today revealed performers for Hollywood's highly anticipated, irreverent awards ceremony, the "2008 MTV
Movie Awards." Known for introducing diverse line-up of performers to the
masses, this year's ceremony also promises to be an explosive musical showcase. Taking the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited
live performances are Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. Hosted by Mike Myers, the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" airs LIVE on June 1st at 8:00pm ET/7:00pm CT from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA.

MTV is once again setting the trend for what will be hot in music this summer, as both Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls perform music from their upcoming albums at the "2008 MTV Movie Awards." Coldplay is set to perform the single "Violet Hill" from their new album, Viva La Vida, to be released June 17th. Known for their hit singles, such as "Speed of Sound" and "Clocks," Coldplay has been one of the most commercially successful acts today, selling over 30 million albums.

Adding sizzle to the night, sexy singing-and-dancing ensemble, The Pussycat Dolls will deliver "When I Grow Up" from their upcoming album to be released Summer 2008. This is a follow up to their triple-platinum debut album, PCD, which featured hit singles including "Don't Cha" and "Buttons."

Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls are just the most recent artists to take to the MTV Movie Awards stage, which has showcased a variety of established and up-and-coming artists. Last year's show welcomed Rihanna featuring Jay-Z, and Amy Winehouse. Both Amy Winehouse and Rihanna found themselves at the top of the Billboard Album charts following electrifying live performances of their hit singles "Rehab" and "Umbrella" at the "2007 MTV Movie Awards." MTV powerhouse Rihanna whose album Good Girl Gone Bad was released on June 5, 2007 -just two days after her Movie Awards performance -- sold an impressive 162,000 copies in its first week to hit #2 on the Billboard charts. And then- emerging artist, Amy Winehouse's album Back To Black had a sales increase of 33% in the same week as her "2007 MTV Movie Awards" performance.

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