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MTV delivered on its pledge of pandemonium and delivered a hot Hollywood night of music, mayhem, and even more music at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. [...] The show opened with a camera-ready Britney Spears prepping for what would become her official reintroduction to the world, coached by Superbad star Jonah Hill, before she made her glittery, glammer-than-ever grand entrance, looking like the hottest Britney we’ve seen in years. [...] And Paramore blew out the walls of the Whisky — which turned out to be the VMA main stage — for their VMA rendition of “Misery Business.” [...] He stirred up substantial controversy by delving into politics and sex, calling out the Jonas Brothers’ purity rings and virginity vow and throwing his support behind U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama while disparaging sitting president George W. Bush — all within in his opening monologue. [...] The comeback kid ‘ whom Russell Brand referred to as the female Christ — triumphed by winning her first VMAs ever in a long and illustrious career of 19 nominations since 1999. [...] But don’t forget that the “A” in VMAs stands for “Awards,” and Britney Spears trumped everyone when she won three. [...] Or if that weren’t enough music for the VMAs, Kid Rock ‘ in a velour tracksuit — performed his hot-weather hit, “All Summer Long,” with a lil help from Lil Wayne. [1]
- It’ll be a battle of fashion-forward pop divas on September 13. [2]
And a caped Christina Aguilera got futuro-goth in her debut performance of “Keeps Getting Better” and a dance-your-ass-off remix of her classic smash, “Genie In a Bottle.” [...] The 2008 VMAs also featured live performances by T.I., who doubled up by delivering his new song “Live Your Life,” featuring Rihanna, after performing “Whatever You Like’ on the back lot. [1]
Be sure to tune in to the awards show, hosted by Russell Brand, September 13th at 9 pm E.T. on MTV. [2]
But no presenters stirred up more controversy that night than when Twilight cast members Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Cam Gigandet unexpectedly got cut off by VMA host Russell Brand, inciting online hysteria from the Twilight community. [...] British actor/comedian Russell Brand brought his raunchy, wild-haired brand of comedy to Hollywood’s Paramount Studios to host the VMAs. [...] Pink slid down a silk scarf from the fire escape of a lookalike New York City apartment building, kicked an ill-placed guy down some fake subway stairs, played with perfectly timed fire, and nearly let a nip slip in her performance of “So What.” [1]
The Web’s most popular entertainment news, videos, and blogs. [2]
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[1] 2008 MTV VMAs | Video Music Awards Main Site
[2] Beyonce And Lady Gaga Lead 2009 MTV VMA Nominees - Video Music Awards …