MTV’s Video Music Awards – 2009
- September 14th, 2009
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I don’t know about you, but I was left feeling like it was a partial atrocity.
Let’s recap:
- Madonna gives a generic speech, paying homage to Michael Jackson, and somehow finds a multitude of ways to relate his life to hers. I found it completely disrespectful to MJ. Somebody else could have done a better job and Madonna’s efforts were poor and truly did no justice to Michael Jackson. Period.
- Opening dance number paying tribute to Michael Jackson was pretty good. Great to see Janet pop out and do some cool dance synced with her brother on a large screen behind her. Nice.
- MC Russell Brand. Oh dear…. where to start. Firstly, pull up your pants. Secondly, 1 or 2 crotch jokes were more than enough. Y’know, I feel like he’d be rolling right along with his monologue, doing a fine job…. then the last 30% of what he said was just poor jibberish. At most times listening to this guy, we were uncomfortable.
- Poor Taylor Swift. She’s a doll. Not only that, she’s a true talent. Then you have a no-talent try to bring her down. I’m referring to the new infamous point in the VMA’s where Kanye West jumped on stage, grabbed the microphone from Taylor Swift (accepting her award for “Best Female Video”) and stated that Beyonce should have won. Are you kidding us Kanye?! That was the most insane stunt pulled in completely poor, classless taste. Jesus. Taylor stood there, holding her award, completely blank. Stunned. We were all stunned at what had just happened. Unreal. Somebody remove that man from all of the VIP lists, PLEASE. He’s a moron.
- Green Day: Awesome as usual. They really are an incredible band. They’ve come a long way since the days of Dookie and have matured gracefully, keeping their edge. Keep it up, guys.
- Britney Spears joined us via satellite to accept an award. For what? I have no clue… I was completely dumbfounded by the fact that the world forgot she was nuts.
- Muse (http://www.muse.mu/) performed. SLAMMING. What a great band…
- Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga. She’s a freakin’ trip. There is another true talent. You don’t believe me? Not only can she sing her brains out, but she’s a great piano player too. Check out “Acoustic Poker Face” on http://www.youtube.com/ and really listen to her musicianship. Her performance last night was very good overall. The outfit changes just rock. She’s nuts.
- Beyonce. A true professional with a load of class. Beyonce won “Video of the Year” for “All the Single Ladies.” Thank you, Beyonce, for calling Taylor Swift back out to the stage to complete HER acceptance speech which Kanye so rudely interrupted. That was HUGE of Beyonce to give up her time in the spotlight and let Taylor take it. That’s class.
-MTV’s own Sway tried to plug Verizon’s LG line while trying to call his brother while live on the air… Call failed.
It ended on a high-note with Beyonce passing the spotlight to Taylor, thank heavens. All-in-all, the bad outweighed the good, IMO.
Any points you think we missed? We’d love to hear your thoughts about it all!
