Heidi Klum to make this year's EMA's super sexy

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LONDON (AP) - Supermodel Heidi Klum promises to bring a "super-sexy" feel to the 2012 MTV European Music Awards when she hosts the show in Germany on Nov. 11.

The "Project Runway" star says she will be dressed head-to-toe in Versace for the event in Frankfurt, but she may need a last minute costume fitting as she reacquaints herself with the local cuisine.

"I'm probably going to gain a few pounds," she joked. "I always eat too much schnitzel."

The German star's appearance on the show will see her follow in the footsteps of Katy Perry, Eva Longori! a and Sel! ena Gomez.

Taylor Swift and Rhianna lead this year's nominations with six and five nods respectively, and featured performances include Alicia Keys, The Killers, Pitbull and Psy.

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