MTV VMAs

Aug
29
Kreayshawn Interviews Kelly Rowland, JoJo, Big Sean, & Tyler, the Creator

Kreayshawn and Big Sean

If rapping doesn’t work out for Kreayshawn, she may have a new calling interviewing celebrities. The “Gucci Gucci” rapper was hired by MTV to host their “Red Carpet Report” and she didn’t disappoint, letting loose during her laidback chats. She asked Kelly Rowland about her peacock dress (“You so crazy girl!” Kelly told her), asked to sit on Amber Rose’s lap (“Only you though,” said boyfriend Wiz Khalifa), questioned fellow Best New Artist nominee Big Sean about his furry fashion, and told Young Money’s Shanell to take a spin so she could get a peek of her ass. You won’t be able to stop watching.

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Aug
29
What You Didn’t See at the 2011 VMAs

Lil Wayne and Justin Bieber

Lil Wayne chalking it up with Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga’s male alter-ego Jo Calderone flirting with Britney Spears and the cast of “Jersey Shore,” and Justin Bieber photo bombing Katy Perry and her husband Russell Brand. These were just a few of the moments you didn’t see on TV at Sunday’s VMAs.

Check out these candid shots, plus Kanye posing with a pink-haired Katy after their win for Best Collaboration, Beyoncé meeting 85-year-old actress Cloris Leachman, and Nicki Minaj and Tyler, the Creator celebrating their first Moonmen.

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Aug
29
Bruno Mars Pays Tribute to Amy Winehouse at VMAs [Video]

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars honored the late Amy Winehouse during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, performing her cover of The Zutons’ “Valerie.” After a heartfelt introduction from Tony Bennett that featured studio footage from their collaboration “Body & Soul,” the “Grenade” singer took the stage dressed in a turquoise jacket and his signature Pompadour, running through the soulful cut in remembrance of the soul songstress.

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Aug
28
Lil Wayne Closes the 2011 VMAs [Video]

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne closed the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards by rocking out. The rapper, who is releasing his new album Tha Carter IV at midnight, gave a sensitive rendition of “How to Love” before stripping off his shirt and cranking up the energy with “John.” He slapped skin with DJ Khaled and Rick Ross before strapping on an electric guitar and smashing it in defiance.

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Aug
28
Tyler, the Creator Wins Best New Artist at the VMAs [Video]

Tyler, the Creator

“I wanted this shit since I was nine. I’m about to cry.” –Odd Future frontman Tyler, the Creator on winning the award for Best New Artist at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Aug
28
Adele Performs at the VMAs [Video]

Adele

Adele turned the lights down low at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, performing cuts from her three-times platinum release 21. Accompanied by only a pianist, the British songstress excluded her chart-topping single “Rolling in the Deep” and gave a soulful rendition of “Someone Like You,” passionately delivery the tune over the sparse instrumentation.

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Aug
28
Beyoncé Spreads ‘Love’ with VMA Performance [Video]

Beyoncé

Beyoncé showed off her baby bump during a rendition of “Love on Top,” a cut off her latest album 4. The mom-to-be flaunted her pregnant belly at the end of the performance, showing no signs of wear as she ripped through the ’80s throwback in a glittery purple jacket, white tuxedo shirt, and dress pants. After she climbed the octaves, B unbuttoned her shiny top and clutched her tummy while the camera cut to the proud father-in-waiting, who was cheered on by Kanye West and Lady Gaga. Watch Beyoncé and Jay-Z share the good news with the world.

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Aug
28
Chris Brown Performs at the VMAs [Video]

Chris Brown

Chris Brown pumped up the volume with this high-powered medley of his hits during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. With his brief retrospective of MTV hits, Breezy kicked off with his club smash “Yeah 3X,” cutting his performance with a dance breakdown to Wu-Tang Clan’s “Protect Ya Neck.” After rocking out to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the singer, clad in a white suit, took flight while he belted out “Beautiful People,” entertaining an ebullient Kanye West who applauded while standing next to Jay-Z.

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Aug
28
Pitbull and Ne-Yo Perform at VMAs [Video]

Pitbull

Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and Afrojack turned the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards into a bumping club with their performance of “Give Me Everything” off Pit’s latest album Planet Pit. The team hit the stage with a gang of backup dancers, giving a tightly-stitched rendition of their hit as a web of green lasers shot out behind them. Pit, dressed in a white suit jacket and light red pants, joined a fedora-clad Ne-Yo to sing the tune, while Nayer added a female touch to the banger.

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