MTV today reveals the items included in this year’s most wanted gift bags for participants at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” ceremony airing LIVE from Universal City’s Gibson Amphitheater on June 1 at 8:00PM ET/7c. MTV is giving presenters at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” a few of our favorite things. This year’s contents are at the top of everyone’s “Gotta Have It” list, but until now could not get their hands on. Included in this year’s bag will be the latest and greatest in beauty, electronic, and eco-chic apparel.

Keeping with the spirit of giving, MTV is gifting viewers an amazing show for this year’s MTV Movie Awards with musical performances provided by previously announced artists Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls. And coming to a TV screen near you will be special appearances by some of today’s hottest stars like Lindsay Lohan, Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Jack Black, Megan Fox and Jennifer Hudson. The night of laughs will be provided by hilarious host, Mike Myers.

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MTV rolls out the gold carpet for your favorite megastars making the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” the hottest ticket in town with RSVPs from Sarah Jessica Parker, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Liv Tyler, Edward Norton, Dwayne Johnson, Katharine McPhee and Emma Stone, adding to the growing list of presenters. They join previously revealed presenters Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Rumer Willis, Brendan Fraser and Danny McBride. In addition, Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls will take the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances. Hosted by Mike Myers, the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be broadcast LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 1st at 8pm/7c.

Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” are “Superbad,” leading the way with five nominations, and “Juno,” receiving four nominations. Also vying an award are “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Knocked Up” with 3 nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC video sites, including Photobucket, MySpace, Daily Motion, Break, Buzznet, Heavy and FunnyorDie to give anyone and everyone with a creative vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the “BEST MOVIE SPOOF” will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” where one will be crowned the winner.

The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the viewers. Fans can vote by visiting www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd to support their favorite nominees in each category.

The “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV’s global network of 64 channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media properties around the world.

Who and what will the blogs be buzzing about this year? MTV brings the biggest names of this summer’s most anticipated films together to give fans more spontaneous and shocking moments as Steve Carell, Jack Black, Lindsay Lohan, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Wahlberg, Seth Rogen, Megan Fox, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Rumer Willis, Brendan Fraser and Danny McBride are the first to be announced in the growing list of stars presenting at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards.” They join previously revealed performers Coldplay and The Pussycat Dolls who will take the stage to debut new music and deliver eagerly awaited live performances. The 17th annual awards show will be executive produced by Emmy Award® winning producer Mark Burnett. Hosted by Mike Myers, the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be broadcast LIVE from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, CA on Sunday, June 1st at 8pm/7c.

Up for the coveted golden popcorn at the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” are “Superbad,” leading the way with five nominations, and “Juno,” receiving four nominations. Also vying an award are “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Knocked Up” with 3 nominations each. MTV has also partnered with some of the most popular UGC video sites, including Photobucket, MySpace, Daily Motion, Break, Buzznet, Heavy and FunnyorDie to give anyone and everyone with a creative vision their chance to shine in a celeb-filled arena. Finalists for the “BEST MOVIE SPOOF” will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the “2008 MTV Movie Awards” where one will be crowned the winner.

The destiny of the coveted golden popcorn lies in the hands of the viewers. Fans can vote by visiting www.movieawards.mtv.com before May 23rd to support their favorite nominees in each category.

The “2008 MTV Movie Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.4 billion people via MTV’s global network of 64 channels reaching 559.8 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via more than 180 MTV digital media properties around the world.

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From Jason Bourne to Juno MacGuff, the 2008 MTV Movie Awards are about celebrating the best names in film — but it wouldn’t be MTV if some of the biggest names in music didn’t get their chance to shine as well.

Set your “Clocks” for June 1, when Coldplay will take the stage live at the Gibson Amphitheater to perform the single “Violet Hill” from their first new album in three years, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. Released April 29, the song was downloaded more than 2 million times from the Coldplay Web site.

Mr. Gwyneth Paltrow (Chris Martin to his friends) and the rest of the band will no doubt be hoping to follow in the footsteps of already-classic MTV Movie Awards performances like the ones from Rihanna and Amy Winehouse at last year’s telecast.

They’ll have plenty of friendly competition from their fellow performers, the Pussycat Dolls, who will also hit the stage during the irreverent awards show, broadcast live this year on Sunday, June 1. The girls will grab the mic from host Mike Myers to perform “When I Grow Up” from their upcoming second album.

Only time will tell whether Coldplay and PCD will shine brighter than the other mega-watt stars in attendance, particularly those who find themselves vying for the coveted Golden Popcorn. This year, expect to see stars from movies like “Superbad” (which led all films with five nominations) and “Juno” (which came in a close second with four) — not to mention actors from films like “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” and “Knocked Up” which were right behind the leaders with three nominations each.

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I’ve got news everyone!!! I’m going to the MTV Movie Awards!!! I’m so excited, you just don’t know. I’ve been watching the MTV Movie Awards religiously for a good 15 years. I’ve always enjoyed the MTV awards more than any of the others. It’s so much more exciting than the stuffy Oscars!

Erin and I are going (she’ll be covering the event for our other site, Make Her Up ) down to LA on the 31st. We’re going to make a trip out of it, and stay until Wednesday. The MTV Movie Awards will air LIVE on MTV on Sunday, June 1st at 8:00PM. Don’t miss it!

The theme of the awards is Mike Myers is the Angel of Movies. Here he shoots a promo for the awards with Seth Green.

DON’T FORGET! MTV Movie Awards Live Sunday June 1^st at 8PM/7c

Photo provided by: Michael Becker/Getty

Superbad and Juno lead the nominations for the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, the network announced Tuesday.
The films will vie with Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, I Am Legend and National Treasure: Book of Secrets for Best Movie.

Katherine Heigl (Knocked Up), Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End), Jessica Biel (I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry), Ellen Page (Juno) and Amy Adams (Enchanted) are up for Best Female Performance.

Pregnant Angelina Jolie is up for Best Villain for Beowulf against Johnny Depp (Sweeney Todd), Denzel Washington (American Gangster), Topher Grace (Spider-Man 3) and Javier Bardem (No Country For Old Men)

The awards, hosted by Mike Myers, will air live on June 1.

The complete nominations:

BEST MOVIE
· Juno
· Transformers
· Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
· I Am Legend
· Superbad
· National Treasure: Book of Secrets

BEST MALE PERFORMANCE
· Will Smith- I Am Legend
· Shia LaBeouf- Transformers
· Denzel Washington- American Gangster
· Matt Damon- The Bourne Ultimatum
· Michael Cera- Juno

BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE
· Ellen Page- Juno
· Keira Knightley - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
· Katherine Heigl - Knocked Up
· Amy Adams- Enchanted
· Jessica Biel- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

BEST VILLAIN
· Johnny Depp- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
· Denzel Washington- American Gangster
· Angelina Jolie- Beowulf
· Topher Grace- Spider-Man 3
· Javier Bardem- No Country For Old Men

BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE
· Johnny Depp- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
· Adam Sandler- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
· Jonah Hill- Superbad
· Seth Rogen- Knocked Up
· Amy Adams- Enchanted

BEST FIGHT
· Matt Damon vs. Joey Ansah- The Bourne Ultimatum
· Tobey Maguire vs. James Franco- Spider-Man 3
· Hayden Christensen vs. Jamie Bell- Jumper
· Sean Faris vs. Cam Gigandet- Never Back Down
· Chris Tucker & Jackie Chan vs. Sun Ming Ming- Rush Hour 3
· Alien vs. Predator- Aliens vs. Predator – Requiem

BEST KISS
· Shia LaBeouf and Sarah Roemer- Disturbia
· Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey- Enchanted
· Daniel Radcliffe and Katie Leung- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
· Ellen Page and Michael Cera- Juno
· Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman- Step Up 2 The Streets

BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE
· Zac Efron- Hairspray
· Seth Rogen- Knocked Up
· Jonah Hill- Superbad
· Michael Cera- Superbad
· Chris Brown- This Christmas
· Nikki Blonsky- Hairspray
· Megan Fox- Transformers
· Christopher Mintz-Plasse- Superbad

BEST SUMMER MOVIE SO FAR
· Iron Man
· Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
· Sex and the City: The Movie
· Speed Racer
· The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian

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