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    A Night of VMA Surprises

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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

    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].    

     

    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.  

    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, Nicki 

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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