MTV has got the exclusive for the global premiere of the new Jay-Z video "Run This Town," featuring Rihanna and Kanye West.
The video will debut on Aug. 20 at 8pm EST across all MTV properties including MTV, MTV2, MTVu, MTV Tr3s, MTV Hits, MTV Jams in the U.S. as well as on MTV's international network of channels.
There are 68 MTV channels in 161 countries, in addition to local Web sites that will show the video. International broadcast times will be confirmed by local channels.
"Run This Town" (Roc Nation/Atlantic) is the second video from the rapper's album "Blueprint 3," which is released Sept. 11. It was shot in New York and directed by Anthony Mandler, who also directed Jay-Z's last video, "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)."
"Jay-Z is one of those artists that every time he makes a move, he creates excitement and buzz," said Amy Doyle, EVP, MTV music & talent, in a statement. "He continues to marry music with cinematic visuals that raise the bar in the video art form, and MTV is excited to be able to bring this video to fans worldwide."
Bruce Gillmer, SVP talent & music, MTV Networks International, added: "MTV's ability to deliver fresh music content simultaneously across our global network of properties gives music fans exclusive access to their favorite recording artists while providing these artists unprecedented exposure. Jay-Z is an absolute powerhouse in the music industry, and MTV is thrilled to offer the world a first look at his video 'Run This Town,' a stellar collaboration between three of the biggest acts in music today."
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