Selena Gomez to host 2011 MTV EMAs

Selena Gomez is to host the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
The 19-year-old singer-and-actress will front the ceremony which takes place in Belfast, Ireland, on November 6 as well as connecting with fans globally by tweeting throughout the event, as well as offering commentary and sharing behind-the-scenes secret via the official website.
“I’m so excited to be the host of the 2011 MTV EMAs it’s a dream come true. This is such a huge event that always recognizes the biggest stars in music from across the globe, so it’s a real honor to be MC at this year’s show,” she said.
As has previously been announced,Lady Gaga  who bagged five awards at last year’s event leads the nominations with six and is up for Best Female, Best Live Act, Best Pop Act, as well as the Biggest Fans accolade for her dedicated troupe of “little monsters” and both Best Song and Best Video for Born This Way.
Closely following the 25-year-old singer in the nominations is Katy Perry who will battle it out against GaGa in the Best Female, Best Pop, Best Female and Best Song categories for Firework and Bruno Mars with four nods apiece.
Adele the top-selling artist of the year to date Selena’s boyfriend Justin Bieber and rockers Thirty Seconds to Mars are up for three awards each.
The 2011 MTV EMAs will be held at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on November 6 and will air live on MTV from 9pm.