Also: Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens lose smiles when cameras are off; Lil Wayne's shirt vanishes.
Even with all the different stages and performances at Sunday night's VMAs, a lot of excitement happened that didn't make it into the main show! Check out some of the highlights that our eagle-eyed reporters picked up behind the scenes, as they happened (more)...
Posted By Tamar Anitai, James Montgomery, Shaheem Reid and Jennifer Vineyard Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:31:00 GMT
Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, 'Twilight' stars all fall victim to funnyman's acerbic wit during hosting stint.
Britney Spears, the Jonas Brothers and even the young cast of "Twilight" were fair game at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, all brought down a peg or two by the acerbic wit and biting tongue of first-time host Russell Brand, whose seemingly uncensored quips left some uncomfortable and others rolling in the aisles. (more)...
Posted By Shawn Adler Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:16:00 GMT
Go behind-the-scenes with the pop-punk act as they get down to 'Misery Business.'
HOLLYWOOD - Paramore look understandably freaked out amid the chaos backstage at the Video Music Awards. It's a swirling mass of camera crews, tech guys, microphone guys, megaphone guys, headphone guys, directors, publicists, assistants, stylists, and hangers on. (more)...
Posted By James Montgomery Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:47:00 GMT
Highlights of 2008 show include performances by Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Jonas Brothers, T.I. and more.
Britney won her first (and second, and third) Moonman, the Jonas Brothers flooded the fake streets of New York with screaming fans, Pink tossed a dude down a flight of steps, Weezy nearly lost his pants and host Russell Brand told a bunch of jokes you're probably still trying to untangle but, we can assure you, were very, very, very dirty. (more)...
Posted By Gil Kaufman Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:25:00 GMT
Taylor Swift brought the gold, Ashlee Simpson embraced her bump, and lots of guys were digging tweed this year.
Short, sweet and glittery. That's the best way to sum up the majority of the ladies' looks on the red carpet of the VMAs this year. Though many arrived in muted champagne and blush tones, a few stars did manage to stand out from the crowd, literally. (more)...
Posted By Jocelyn Vena Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:49:00 GMT
HOLLYWOOD - There are press conferences, and then there are press conferences. The difference between the two is a lot greater than just some lousy italics. (more)...
Posted By James Montgomery Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:55:00 GMT
'Hills' gang, Paris Hilton, Shia LaBeouf, Ashlee Simpson and other stars added to presenters list.
The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards are almost here, but big names are still being added to the talent pool of performers and presenters every day. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:07:00 GMT
'I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated,' singer says.
Will she or won't she? For weeks, that's been the buzz, and some of the most hard-core Britney Spears watchers have weighed in with opinions about what an appearance at this weekend's VMAs might do for the singer's career. (more)...
Scarlett Johansson, Ciara, Christopher Mintz-Plasse will also be handing out Moonmen.
He walked away from this summer's Olympic Games with a record-setting eight gold medals. So what's swimming sensation Michael Phelps going to do next? No, not go to Disney World - he'll be heading out to Los Angeles' Paramount Pictures Studios on September 7 to hand out a Moonman or two during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:26:00 GMT
'Professional categories' include Best Choreography, Best Direction and Best Cinematography.
We're less than two weeks away from the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, but there's still some business to take care of before the big show is beamed live from Los Angeles' Paramount Pictures Studios on September 7. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:50:00 GMT
Bella, Edward and Jacob get together on the small screen September 7.
This week, we're also bringing news about our own little venture, the MTV Video Music Awards, where stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will be presenting an award. (more)...
Posted By Sabrina Rojas Weiss Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:23:42 GMT
Newly announced acts join Lil Wayne, Jonas Brothers and Kid Rock on list of performers.
fter Rihanna, Paramore and Pink were announced early Thursday afternoon (August 21) as performers at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, you might have thought that was enough star power for one day. You might have thought wrong! (more)...
Posted By MTV News staff Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:11:00 GMT
New acts join already-announced performers Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers and Kid Rock.
In the past couple of weeks, Lil Wayne, the Jonas Brothers and Kid Rock have all been confirmed to take the 2008 Video Music Awards stage. But what about the ladies? Viewers concerned about the lack of female artists at the big show can stop worrying. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:36:00 GMT
Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Slipknot in the running for Best Rock Video.
Britney Spears made last year's MTV Video Music Awards a memorable one with her performance of "Gimme More" - albeit in ways she may not have intended. But on September 7, Spears will get a chance at VMA glory: Her "Piece of Me" video has been nominated for the coveted Video of the Year Moonman. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:48:00 GMT
After last year's scuffle with Pam's other ex, Rock returns with his certified hit.
Guess who's coming back to the VMAs?Kid Rock. And this time, we hope, the only fists flying in the audience will be pumping in the air when he plays his titanic beach-weather jam, "All Summer Long." (more)...
Posted By Gil Kaufman Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:07:00 GMT
Madonna, Danity Kane, Chris Brown get nods for Best Dancing in a Video.
Each year, one of the most coveted trophies handed out at the MTV Video Music Awards is the Moonman for Best New Artist. Guns N' Roses, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Eminem, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne and 50 Cent are among the award's previous winners, while Gym Class Heroes walked away with the honor last year. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:29:00 GMT
Weezy will also be performing at the September 7 show.
Another week, another batch of 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. While the contenders for the Best Male Video and Best Female Video categories were revealed last week, this week brings us the five hopefuls who'll be vying for the Best Pop Video and the Best Hip-Hop Video Moonmen. (more)...
Posted By: Chris Harris Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:04:00 GMT
British comic will take the reigns when show airs live on September 7.
Chris Rock, Jack Black, Jamie Foxx and Russell Brand ... yeah, Russell Brand! The British comedian will take the reigns as host when the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards air live from Los Angeles on September 7. (more)...
Posted By MTV News staff Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:23:00 GMT
They've toured with the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Miley Cyrus, there are posters of them tacked up in the rooms of preteen girls nationwide, and now, the Jonas Brothers are all set to take this year's MTV Video Music Awards by storm. (more)...
Posted By Chris Harris Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:52:00 GMT