Re-Crap!
The night, that I USED to wait all year for disappointed…again! Maybe it’s because the cable station that claims to be Music Television hasn’t shown a music video in over 5 years, but it was one of the most disappointing nights in music!
The show kicked off with a tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, which definitely delivered some amaze-balls dancing and Janet rocked it, but it didn’t really live up to its hype. Madonna gave a very “unique” intro speech about the very little she knew about him and then reminded us he was a human being. Then, the first award of the night, Best Female Video, was awarded to Taylor Swift. I wasn’t a fan of MTV’s choice, but Kanye’s reaction was completely uncalled for and he should be banned from any future events that would make him leave his house.
After all that nonsense, Taylor performed her song “You Belong To Me” on the subway and then finished in the streets of New York on top of a Taxi. However, it was clear that the performance was pre-taped since MTV accidentally cut to the beginning of the video again later in the performance. Then, after Taylor’s performance we were entertained by one of the award shows most nominated artists, Lady GaGa. Her performance was good, but left us a little disturbed.
Then, the award for Best Pop Video was awarded to my girl, Britney. Unfortunately Britney couldn’t be there due to her tour, but she pre-taped an acceptance speech which almost saved the disastrous show, but then I remembered the MTV allowed Kristin Cavallari to present the award and accept it on Britney’s behalf. Just not cool, she shouldn’t even be famous.
The best part of the night was when Kanye lost Best Male Video to T.I. and then lost Best Hip Hop Video to Eminem. Luckily he stayed in his seat, but we were sure glad to hear the crowd Boo whenever his name was mentioned. He dug his own grave, hopefully he’ll jump into it and stay there. More awards were given out and Lady GaGa took home Best New Artist in a very interesting outfit, that I’m still trying to understand.
In one of the most amazing moments I have EVER seen from a celebrity. Beyonce went up to accept the award for Video of the Year and reminisced about the first time she won a VMA with Destiny’s Child, saying it was one of the “most exciting moment’s” of her life and then invited Taylor Swift up to have her “moment”.
To close out the night, Jay Z and Alicia Keys nailed their performance, but it was a bit lack luster. Unfortunately, a night that used to provide a lot of crazy surprises and special performances has lost it’s swagger. Maybe 2010 will get back on track, but we’re not holding our breath. However, my heart IS beating a little faster for the premiere of Divas on Thursday! Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, and Jennifer Hudson are a new set of Divas and I cannot wait to see what that show delivers – let’s hope it packs more punch than the VMA’s.
UPDATE: KANYE APOLOGIZES…KINDA
After being booed, Kanye West left the awards and then sent out this “apology”:
I’M SOOOOO SORRY TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER FANS AND HER MOM. I SPOKE TO HER MOTHER RIGHT AFTER AND SHE SAID THE SAME THING MY MOTHER WOULD’VE SAID. SHE IS VERY TALENTED! I LIKE THE LYRICS ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER AND SHE’S IN THE BLEACHERS! …………………… I’M IN THE WRONG FOR GOING ON STAGE AND TAKING AWAY FROM HER MOMENT!…………….. BEYONCE’S VIDEO WAS THE BEST OF THIS DECADE!!!! I’M SORRY TO MY FANS IF I LET YOU GUYS DOWN!!!! I’M SORRY TO MY FRIENDS AT MTV. I WILL APOLOGIZE TO TAYLOR 2MRW. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!! EVERYBODY WANNA BOOOOO ME BUT I’M A FAN OF REAL POP CULTURE!!! NO DISRESPECT BUT WE WATCHIN’ THE SHOW AT THE CRIB RIGHT NOW CAUSE … WELL YOU KNOW!!!! I’M STILL HAPPY FOR TAYLOR!!!! BOOOYAAAWWWW!!!! YOU ARE VERY VERY TALENTED!!! I GAVE MY AWARDS TO OUTKAST WHEN THEY DESERVED IT OVER ME… THAT’S WHAT IT IS!!!!!!! I’M NOT CRAZY YALL, I’M JUST REAL. SORRY FOR THAT!!! I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR TAYLOR AND I’M SINCERELY SORRY!!! MUCH RESPECT!!!!!
