MTV'S "JERSEY SHORE" CAST GETS INTO A SERIOUS BRAWL... ABOUT POLITICS

New York, NY (August 8, 2012) - MTV's Power of 12 teamed up with Funny or Die to expose what really happens when the cast finishes taping a season of Jersey Shore: hardcore political discourse. Check it out here: http://powerof12.org/news/video-a-jersey-shore-brawl-over-politics-funny-or-die-and-mtv-s-power-of-12-investigate and for more information on MTV's "Power of 12" campaign, go to www.Powerof12.org.

About the "Power of 12" Campaign:

Building on MTV's nearly 20-year Emmy and Peabody Award-winning political legacy with "Choose or Lose," MTV's "Power of 12" campaign is built specifically to reflect the Millennial generation and changes in the economic and political climate, and is designed to empower them to have a major impact on Election Day and beyond. 45 million 18-29 year olds will be eligible to vote in the 2012 election, representing the largest potential voting bloc in the country. For information on MTV's "Power of 12" campaign please visit www.Powerof12.org.

About MTV:

MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy(R), Grammy(R) and Peabody(R) award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV's sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.