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Lady Gaga Talks Cancelled Tour
Posted in Billboard's Top Music, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, MTV VMA, Taylor Hicks on the October 8, 2009
Lady Gaga was at the Billboard Women in Music event in New York City last Friday to receive the Rising Star Award when she decided to talk about the cancellation of her joint tour with Kanye West. The singer said “It was a mutual decision. Kanye’s going to take some time off. But the good news is that I’m going on tour in a few weeks.” The rapper should just admit it that he’s still reeling from the backlash he got from that VMA incident involving Taylor Swift. He definitely needs some serious time off from being in the spotlight.
MTV VMAs Pumped Up Music Sales
Posted in Kanye West, Lady Gaga, MTV, MTV VMA, Taylor Swift on the September 30, 2009
It’s been a long time since I found myself able to say this but MTV is actually driving music sales up! While the public’s reaction to Kanye West’s behavior during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech seems to be the most talked about stunt at this year’s VMAs, the music itself is also getting some recognition. All of the performers at the show are seeing a huge increase in their music sales including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Green Day, Jay-Z, Pink and Taylor, whose iTunes sales went up by 80%. British band Muse also performed for the first time on American TV and the sale of their album skyrocketed as a result of the VMAs.
The All-American Rejects Rock New York City
Posted in MTV VMA, Song, The All-American Rejects, Video on the September 18, 2009
The All-American Rejects got busy in New York City this week starting off with a special performance of their hit single “Gives You Hell.”
They took the stage with house band Wale at MTV’s VMAs show where front man Tyson Ritter debuted a new glittery look. After rocking the proverbial house, Ritter caught up with MTV news
and confirmed the long standing rumor that he will in fact be teaming up with pop powerhouse Rihanna for a yet to be recorded track. With AAR’s stock rising by the day, it only made sense for the quartet to cap their week by ringing the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange
The All-American Rejects’ album When The World Comes Down featuring “Gives You Hell” and “I Wanna” is in stores now. For more information visit allamericanrejects.com
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Kanye West Apologizes
Posted in Kanye West, MTV VMA, Taylor Swift, Video on the September 16, 2009
Kanye West definitely stole the show at the 2009 MTV VMAs when he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech when she won the award for Best Female Video. Just hours after the incident, the rapper took to his official blog to issue an apology. He said “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… I’M IN THE WRONG FOR GOING ON STAGE AND TAKING AWAY FROM HER MOMENT!… 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!!!!!”
Classy Beyonce makes sure Taylor Swift gets her moment of VMAs glory
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, Kanye West, MTV VMA, Taylor Swift on the September 14, 2009
Big-hearted Beyonce made sure Taylor Swift got her moment of glory at the MTV Video Music Awards by inviting her back on stage after tactless Kanye West wrecked her acceptance speech.
Classy Beyonce called Taylor to join her as she collected the Best Music Video Award and gave the country starlet chance to finish the speech Kanye rudely interrupted.
Stars in the audience including Katy Perry and Lady GaGa stood to applaud teenager Taylor and the generous gesture.
Emotional Taylor gave Beyonce a big hug before going on to finish her thank-yous for her Best Female Video Award.
Ironically, Kanye had stormed the stage because he thought that award should have gone to Beyonce for Single Ladies, which ended up taking the Best Video prize.
Beyonce told the audience: “I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny’s Child and it was one of the most exciting moments in my life.
“So I would like Taylor to come out and have her moment.”
Taylor, who had earlier been left stunned when Kanye grabbed the microphone from her, smiled: “Maybe we can try again.
Source: Splash News
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2009 MTV VMA winners are
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Eminem, Green Day, Lady Gaga, MTV VMA, Rihanna, T.I., Taylor Swift on the September 14, 2009
MTV Video Music Awards 2009 winners:
BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Beyonce, Best Video of the Year
BEST NEW ARTIST
Lady Gaga
BEST MALE VIDEO
T.I. featuring Rihanna, “Live Your Life”
BEST FEMALE VIDEO
Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me”
BEST POP VIDEO
Britney Spears, “Womanizer”
BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO
Eminem, “We Made You”
BEST ROCK VIDEO
Green Day, “21 Guns”
BEST VIDEO (THAT SHOULD HAVE WON A MOONMAN)
Beastie Boys, “Sabotage”
BEST BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO
Matt and Kim, “Lessons Learned”
Lady Gaga Heartbeats By Dre Headphones + ‘Paparazzi’ Remixes + MTV VMA Voting
Posted in Lady Gaga, MTV VMA, Music Award, Widget on the September 11, 2009
The official remix EP for Lady Gaga’s smash single, “Paparazzi”, just dropped! Check out the tracklisting and official artwork below, then download them all at iTunes!
“Paparazzi”: The Remixes Tracklisting
1. Demolition Crew Remix (3:55)
2. Moto Blanco Remix (4:11)
3. Stuart Price Remix (3:19)
4. Filthy Dukes Remix (5:26)
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Janet Jackson VMA Tribute for Michael
Posted in Janet Jackson, MTV VMA, Michael Jackson, Video on the September 10, 2009
Janet Jackson and 20 backup dancers have been working very hard to perform a legendary one-time tribute to her brother, the King of Pop Michael Jackson, at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday. The world’s best choreographers, including the likes of Frank Gatson and Travis Payne, have taken part in the 15-hour dance rehearsals to make the singer’s dream tribute performance a finely tuned reality. According to one dancer involved in the show, there won’t be a dry eye in the house by the time that Janet’s done her thing on stage. I can’t wait to see it. Now that is how you work for a tribute.
Lady Gaga Teases the VMAs
Posted in Lady Gaga, MTV VMA, YouTube on the September 9, 2009
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, Lady Gaga gave a few details about her highly anticipated MTV VMAs performance. She talked about everything from her outfit to the lighting and even on how much of a perfectionist she is. The singer said “I like to watch my performances sometimes. I’m always trying to improve on choreography and the stage shows. I like to watch the lighting. I often argue with my lighting designer on the show; as much as I like to light the show for the room, it’s important to light the show and design the sound for YouTube. In truth, lots of my fans can’t make it to my shows in Israel or Germany or in Paris, so they go online to watch them.”
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Singer Jordan Sparks was too awestruck to talk to Britney Spears when she first met her
Posted in Britney Spears, Jordan Sparks, MTV VMA on the September 8, 2009
Singer Jordan Sparks was too awestruck to talk to Britney Spears when she first met her.
Jordan, who is currently on tour with Britney, hadn’t spoken to the star before the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13.
Sparks was seated next to Spears, 27, at the event but got star-struck and didn’t talk to the Womaniser singer much.
The 19-year-old told MTV: “Well, I didn’t say anything.
“I [didn't] know what to say, ’cause it was her big comeback thing. She was nominated for however many [awards], and she looked beautiful, and I was like, ‘Aaah!’”
In the end Sparks’ mother managed to get a picture of Jordan with Brit.
She said: “My mom had to ask her for a picture.
She added: “My mom was with me, ’cause I couldn’t do it. I was like, ‘Mom, I cannot ask her for this picture.’”
Britney was reluctant to take the picture at first but then Jordan managed to get one.
Sparks said: “Then Larry [Rudolph], who is her manager, was like, ‘She’s on your label; you’re going to want to take the picture.’ And I was like, ‘Cool!’ ”
“And I understand too because she wanted to sit and watch. But we got to take the picture!”
Source: Splash News
Like Mother, Like Daughter - Madonna
Posted in MTV VMA, Madonna, Video on the September 4, 2009
There’s a picture going around the internet of Madonna’s daughter, Lourdes Leon, looking identical to the Queen of Pop circa her ‘Like a Virgin’ days in an outfit resembling the now iconic wedding dress that the singer wore from the MTV VMAs. It is being said that the still was taken from what is believed to be a second version of Madonna’s ‘Celebration’ video. Lourdes was also featured on the original version where she dances and even does a back flip at one point. It looks like she’s getting herself ready to follow the footsteps of her mom into the world of celebrity.
Heidi Montag Wants to be Britney Spears
Posted in Britney Spears, Heidi Montag, MTV VMA on the August 28, 2009
Heidi Montag took the stage to perform her song ‘Body Language’ at the Miss Universe pageant last Sunday in a sequined bra and skin tight pants that were reminiscent of Britney Spears’ outfit for her 2000 MTV VMAs performance. ‘The Hills’ star and aspiring singer apparently wanted to draw the comparison as Heidi said “I grew up watching Britney Spears. That’s someone I inspire to be, you know, like, career wise. I think the world is ready for the next pop star and I’m ready to be the next pop galaxy, so here we go.” It was her first performance. She hasn’t even broken the pop bubble.
Taylor Swift Does Westside Story
Posted in Country Music, MTV, MTV VMA, Taylor Swift, Video on the August 19, 2009
Taylor Swift sings the classing song ‘Tonight’ in a ‘West Side Story’ inspired promo video for the 2009 MTV VMAs. The 19-year old country singer spoke of her version of the song saying “My version of ‘Tonight’ was pretty theatrical, because I listened to the song and I heard the song and I’m just like, ‘There’s no way to do this and not play it up’.
Christina Aguilera VS Lady Gaga
Posted in Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, MTV VMA on the November 18, 2008
For some time now, many people have been talking about how Christina Aguilera has been ripping off of Lady Gaga’s looks and music. If you go back to Christina’s 2008 VMAs look, it was pure Gaga with the remake of ‘Genie in a Bottle’ sounding a lot like something from Gaga’s ‘Just Dance’ debut album. In a new interview for the LA Times, Christina talks about her career and such but once things turn to Lady Gaga, it gets ugly. When asked about people on the net hinting about borrowing from Lady Gaga, she said “You know, that’s funny that you mention that. This person [Lady Gaga] was just brought to my attention not too long ago. I’m not quite sure who this person is, to be honest. I don’t know if it is a man or a woman. I just wasn’t sure. I really don’t spend any time on the Internet, so I guess I live a little under a rock in that respect.” I smell a war!
Rihannas VMAs Times 2
Posted in MTV VMA, Rihanna on the September 23, 2008
Rihanna hit the stage with a performance of ‘It’s Your Life’ at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards which was held at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles last weekend. She may not have won as many awards as I would have liked but she took to the stage two times. That definitely made it up for me. Rihanna also took advantage of the dramatic stage sets and made two very memorable performances. When did you ever see an artist take the stage twice in an awards show when there were a lot of very capable performers in the crowd? It looks like everybody wanted to see more of Rihanna than the average awards show crowd.
VMA Success
Posted in Britney Spears, MTV VMA on the September 23, 2008
2008’s MTV Video Music Awards definitely delivered as the ratings were 15% higher in the key 18-34 demographic than the 2007 broadcast and 41% higher than in 2006. The show was also the highest-rated telecast in all of cable in the 12-34 demographic this year. It’s obvious that casting the unknown British comic Russell Brand didn’t hurt them any. Even MTV.com got a boost this year at its VMA-related pages delivered more than 10 million page views – a 110% increase over the last year. But we all know that there’s a certain someone that MTV needs to thank for the massive ratings – Britney Spears. You know you tuned it just to see her.
No Britney Spears Performance on VMAs
Posted in Britney Spears, MTV VMA on the September 10, 2008
There have been lots of rumors that Britney Spears will possibly be performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards especially after she appeared in one of the show’s commercials. However, her manager recently announced that the singer will not be part of the show. Larry Rudolph told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show that “Britney Spears will not be performing at the VMAs this year. I’m telling you officially and enequivocally.” Not even appearing? Oh come on! She can’t be working that hard on her next album. But kudos go out to her if she is. Let her take her time before getting back on stage.
Britney Spears set for MTV comeback
Posted in Britney Spears, MTV, MTV VMA, Video on the August 11, 2008
Britney Spears is looking back to her old self and it seems the people who matter are taking notice.
Bosses at MTV could be set to ask her to return to September’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) despite her disastrous performance just 12 months ago.
She gave a dreadful and out of time rendition of single Gimme More at the bash in Las Vegas. She was later spotted crying backstage.
So could Brit be set for her second “comeback” in as many years?
MTV president Van Toffler revealed: “Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?”
Let’s hope Britney gets it right this time. Otherwise she might not get that third and final strike before she’s down and out.
Britney Spears set for MTV comeback
Posted in Britney Spears, MTV, MTV VMA, Music, Music Award on the July 2, 2008
Britney Spears is looking back to her old self and it seems the people who matter are taking notice.
Bosses at MTV could be set to ask her to return to September’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) despite her disastrous performance just 12 months ago.
She gave a dreadful and out of time rendition of single Gimme More at the bash in Las Vegas. She was later spotted crying backstage.
So could Brit be set for her second “comeback” in as many years?
MTV president Van Toffler revealed: “Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?”
Let’s hope Britney gets it right this time. Otherwise she might not get that third and final strike before she’s down and out.
Britney’s Lawyer Aims to “Stop the Madness”
Posted in Britney Spears, Celebs, MTV VMA, Music, Music People, News, Photography on the September 15, 2007
It’s a mad, mad world out there—and details about Britney Spears’ family court proceedings won’t make it any saner, according to the struggling pop star’s attorney. Ok yeah K-fed is money hungry, we all know this. But at this point, which of a lesser two evils is better? On one hand you have a father who yes goes out, but also makes time to spend with his kids, who is trying to work, and actually doesn’t cut the children off from the rest of their family. Then you have Britney who seems to have some mental issues to get over, with her erratic mood swings, personally I think it’s Child actor syndrome gone mad. But you have a mom who doesn’t seem to want anyone around her who would help point her in a right direction in the goals of common sense in life. She has alienated 90% of the people in her inner circle who love and care about her and seems to put being in the media spot light before the needs of her children. It’s clear she needs the spotlight but right now those two little boys should be the spotlight and if Kevin needs more money to support them then he should have it and the kids full time. Like I said the lesser of two evils.