MTV VMA's Produces Surplus of Surprises, Stunts & Celebs

MTV VMA's Produces Surplus of Surprises, Stunts & Celebs
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It was an intense and exciting Sunday evening as the "2009 Video Music Awards" took over New York City, causing quite a stir with Kanye West's outburst, Madonna's surprise appearance, Janet Jackson's tribute performance to her brother Michael and the cast of 'Twilight''s big reveal of their extended 'New Moon' trailer.

Madonna opened the awards show, paying tribute to the late Michael Jackson. "He was a king, but he was also a human being. ... Long live the king," she said of the King of Pop.

Following her words, dancers made their way to the stage to perform to Michael's acclaimed song "Thriller." Janet Jackson followed that performance up with her own tribute, singing the song "Scream," a duet she recorded with her brother.

Taylor Swift then went up onstage to accept the award for Best Female Music Video from Taylor Lautner and Shakira, but her speech was cut short when Kanye West grabbed the microphone from her, declaring that Beyonce Knowles had the best music video of the year.

Swift was also amongst the performers of the night, in addition to Green Day, Pink, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys and Kid Cudi. Cudi dedicated his performance to the late Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein, while Pink performed high in the sky with a trapeze artist.

The show concluded with a preview of Michael Jackson's anticipated documentary 'This Is It.'

Here is the list of Moon Men winners at the 2009 VMA's:

Breakthrough Video- Matt and Kim, "Lessons Learned"

Female Video- Taylor Swift, "You Belong with Me"

Rock Video- Green Day, "21 Guns"

Pop Video- Britney Spears, "Womanizer"

Male Video- T.I. featuring Rihanna, "Live Your Life"

Hip-Hop Video- Eminem, "We Made You"

Best New Artist- Lady Gaga

Video of the Year- Beyonce Knowles, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"

Published 9/13/09 by the Insider

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  • THAT TRIBUTE FOR MICHEAL WAS AMAZING. janet jackson performed soooo good we love her and god bless the king of pop. long live the king forever.
    Anonymous 9/15/09 Reply
  • Janet perform like only the Jacksons can! Her tribute was absolutely WONDERFUL! I prayed when she looked up at the end, she saw Michael looking down and smiling! We will never get to see them perform together, but the sure was next best thing! Much...
    NicoleF32 9/15/09 Reply
  • Janets tribute was the best tribute I have seen for Michael....Michael would have been proud of her.......My favorite part was when Janet was dancing with her brother like they did in the video..........
    What Madonna said touched my heart..I've...
    Anonymous 9/14/09 Reply
  • it was great tribute. Are dancers @ MTV VMA's the ones supposed to be in concert with MJ?
    Anonymous 9/14/09 Reply
  • janey you did that like you bother it was so good to see that.
    Anonymous 9/14/09 Reply
    • janey you did that like your bother it was so good to see that.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
  • Love you Madonna. Thanks for the things you said about Michael. About it all...HE WAS A HUMAN BEING!!!!
    Anonymous 9/14/09 Reply
    • Indeed he was. And human beings are not perfect. We look at the good and the bad and hopefully the good outweigh the bad. Rest In Peace MJ.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
  • Kanye West was absolutely classless. I thought Beyonce looked a little bit horrified after he interupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech and humilliated her.
    CelesteK 9/14/09 Reply
    • Didn't watch anything else. After Janet left I did too.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
    • What did Kanye do?
      Anonymous 9/14/09
    • Why would Kanye do that to that lady? Since his Mother's death he has not been acting right. But he apologize I hear.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
  • Gorgeous Rob
    NeverLetGo 9/14/09 Reply
  • Gorgeous Rob
    NeverLetGo 9/14/09 Reply
  • The only reason I watched the show was the tribute Janet was to do in honor of her brother Michael. I loved it. And when it ended with Janet and Michael in a embrace. I loved it. I also want to thank Madonna for the kind things she said about...
    Anonymous 9/14/09 Reply
    • Michael indeed was a human being. he hurt..he cried...he laugh..he had strength..he had weakness..he had fears..like we all do. In other word...he was a human being. Miss you MJ.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
    • Love you Janet. Stay strong. Thanks for the tribute. Michael was smiling down upon you Dunk.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
    • As a fan of Michael I have to write Madonna and thank her for the lovely things she said about Michael at the MTV Awards.
      Anonymous 9/14/09
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