11:39AM, Jul 25, 2008
Russell Brand has succeeded where many celebs have failed...
By breaking into America.
It's not an easy feat - just ask Kylie, Robbie Williams or Oasis.
And his latest landed job is testament to his good work...
The word on the block is that he's been picked to host the MTV Music Awards.
OMG, this is Billy Big Balls stuff - he'll pick up a massive $1m and become the first Brit ever to present the prestigious American show in September.
Bravo - we do hope this news gets confirmed.
A source told the Daily Mirror: "The MTV gig is a huge deal for Russell.
"He will be beamed into living rooms right across America - everyone will know who he is by the end of the night.
"It's going to be tough but he has handled live awards shows before.
"His stand-up gigs in America have gone down a storm so he should get some encouragement in that."
The best of British to him from us here in the Showbiz Shed.
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