MTV EMAs, the CMT Music Awards, and several other awards shows were put on hold for 2025 as Paramount Global prepares for a major merger.

Paramount has paused the CMT Music Awards, the MTV EMAs and more 2025 events, according to a memo from the company's Bruce Gillmer.

"We look to reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward," reads a staff memo obtained by THR. "Our world-class ...