“font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: black; background-color: white;”> 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
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.
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.
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.
When the show began it was noticed a
host was not present, but there were plenty of surprises in
store.
First was a surprise performance of the
hot single “Otis” by Jay-Z
and Kanye West. During the
performance, the rappers had another “Lil’ Mama moment” with a fan
running on the stage.
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”.
The British vocalist also walked away
with three Moonmen [she was the biggest
winner of the night, although none of her wins were televised].   Â
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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.
While she did that, her hubby Jay Z and
friend Kanye West were going
crazy in excitement along with the crowd, and Jay casually gave his
seal of approval with a subtle salute.
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. Â
Chris Brown made an anti-gravity
performance as he flew around the arena during his high energy
rendition of “Yea3x” and “Beautiful
People”.
Winners of the night consisted of pop
princess Katy Perry, who was nominated an astonishing 10 times, she
walked away with three moonmen. One of
which was the very prestigious Video of the Year award. A not so
familiar looking Lady GaGa, who was
dressed as a man, nabbed two wins during the night.
Best New Artist went to 20-year-old, Los
Angeles native, Tyler the Creator. Beating out major hip-hop heavy
hitters likeKanye West, and Lil Wayne was
none other than Young Moneys very
own, NickiÂ
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took home the award for Best Hip-Hop Video.
Another lady who held the spotlight was
Britney Spears who was given a tribute, and
received VMA’s lifetime
achievement award, the Michael Jackson Vanguard award. Another
tribute was given to the late Amy Winehouse with the help of Bruno
Mars.
Lil’ Wayne closed the show performing
“How to Love” and “John”.
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