Monday, August 29, 2011

2011 MTV VMA Wrap-Up

Video Music Awards

The night's highlights included Lady GaGa as her male alter ego Jo Calderone, Beyonce revealing her baby bump and announcing her pregnancy, an adorable dance tribute to Britney Spears by a group of young women, and a tribute to Amy Winehouse from Russell Brand, Tony Bennett, and Bruno Mars.

Winners (Main Categories):
-Video of the Year: Katy Perry "Firework"
-Best Male Video: Justin Bieber "U Smile"
-Best Female Video: Lady GaGa "Born This Way"
-Best New Artist: Tyler, the Creator
-Best Pop Video: Britney Spears "Till The World Ends"
-Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters "Walk"
-Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj "Super Bass"
-Best Collaboration: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West "E.T."

Winners (Technical Categories):
-Best Direction in a Video: Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
-Best Choreography in a Video: Beyonce "Run the World (Girls)"
-Best Special Effects in a Video: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West "E.T."
-Best Art Direction in a Video: Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
-Best Editing in a Video: Adele "Rolling in the Deep"
-Best Cinematography in a Video: Adele "Rolling in the Deep"

Winners (Special Categories):
-Best Video with a Message: Lady GaGa "Born This Way"
-Best Latino Artist of 2011:
-Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Britney Spears

Performers (Pre-Show):
-Cobra Starship featuring Sabi "You Make Me Feel..."

Performers (Main Show):
-House Artist: Jessie J
-House DJ: DJ Jessica Who & DJ Legacy
-Lady Gaga "You & I"
-Jay Z & Kanye West "Otis"
-Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo & Nayer "Give Me Everything"
-Adele "Someone Like You"
-Chris Brown "Yeah 3x" / "Beautiful People"
-Dance Tribute to Britney Spears
-Young the Giant "My Body"
-Amy Winehouse Tribute (Intro by Russell Brand & Tony Bennet) Bruno Mars "Valerie"
-Lil Wayne "How To Love" / "John"

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