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of every summer millions of music lovers tune in for one of the

most anticipated award shows around: The MTV Video Music Awards.

This annual event aired live, Sunday, August 28 from the Nokia

Theater in Los Angeles, honoring the best in Pop, Rock, and Hip-Hop

music videos

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At the end of every summer millions of

music lovers tune in for one of the most anticipated award shows

around: The MTV Video Music Awards. This annual event aired live,

Sunday, August 28 from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, honoring

the best in Pop, Rock, and Hip-Hop music videos.

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This awards show took over everyone’s

television sets, especially after the pre-show when rumors started

forming about a baby bump on superstar Beyonce.

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Everyone tuned in to see the singer

holding her stomach in a free flowing, pregnant friendly red gown.

This gave viewers a taste of what was to come for the actual

show.

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When the show began it was noticed a

host was not present, but there were plenty of surprises in

store.

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First was a surprise performance of the

hot single “Otis” by Jay-Z and 

“list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;”>Kanye West.

During the performance, the rappers had another “Lil’ Mama moment”

with a fan running on the stage.

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It may have been missed because security

handled it quickly with chasing the fan down, and getting him off

stage. Singer Adele took the stage with here new single “Someone

Like You”.

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The British vocalist also walked away

with three 

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[she was the biggest winner of the night, although none of her wins

were televised].      

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Next Beyonce took the stage and stunned

everyone with ending her performance of her song, “Love on Top”

with revealing her three month pregnant belly.

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While she did that, her hubby Jay Z and

friend 

“list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;”>Kanye West

were going crazy in excitement along with the crowd, and Jay

casually gave his seal of approval with a subtle salute.

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Even though the world was still shocked

with the revealing of such great news by the two of the biggest

stars in music, the show had to go on.  

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Chris Brown made an anti-gravity

performance as he flew around the arena during his high energy

rendition of “Yea

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“Beautiful People”.

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Winners of the night consisted of pop

princess Katy Perry, who was nominated an astonishing 10 times, she

walked away with three 

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One of which was the very prestigious Video of the Year award.  A

not so familiar looking Lady 

“list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;”>GaGa,

who was dressed as a man, nabbed two wins during the

night.

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Best New Artist went to 20-year-old, Los

Angeles native, Tyler the Creator. Beating out major hip-hop heavy

hitters like

“list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;”>Kanye West,

and Lil Wayne was none other than Young Moneys very

own, 

“list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial;”>Nicki Minaj who

took home the award for Best Hip-Hop Video.

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Another lady who held the spotlight was

Britney Spears who was given a tribute, and

received 

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achievement award, the Michael Jackson Vanguard award. Another

tribute was given to the late Amy Winehouse with the help of Bruno

Mars.

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Lil’ Wayne closed the show performing

“How to Love” and “John”.

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Overall, the show was good, and like any

awards program, it had its highs and lows. However one can’t deny

that it was definitely buzz worthy.

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• Melissa Fitch Contributor