[newsImage]040710_MTV special.jpg[/newsImage]GreenDay.com posted a press release stating that for the month of April American Idiot will be "taking over the network". During this month MTV says there will be daily pieces of original content and customized Green Day promo spots including performances, show rehearsals, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage to prepare for American Idiot.

[quote]We are really excited to partner with MTV to introduce American Idiot to our fans," said Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. "We've had an amazing relationship with them throughout our career, and the network and its viewers have always been supportive no matter what we've thrown at them.[/quote]

To kick off the month, MTV is giving away 300 tickets to a special performance of American Idiot on April 22nd. You can enter from now until the 11th at AmericanIdiot.MTV.com.

In addition, on Friday, April 16 at 7pm ET/PT MTV will air a half-hour behind-the scenes special entitled "Green Day Rocks Broadway". The special will give fans a look at the making of the musical that includes exclusive interviews with Green Day, show cast, and creative team members along with rehearsal footage and fan reactions.

You can read the whole press release and find out all the Green Day events that will be taking place on MTV over on GreenDay.com by clicking here.