Shannon KeoughMTV brought back another amazing year at the 2009 VMAs in New York City. It featured returning host Russell Brand and performances by Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Green Day, Pink and Lady Gaga, a staggering tribute to Michael Jackson and a controversial act over an award winner. The 2009 VMAs served its rights as one of the best shows to date.
With Madonna, who spoke about her personal relationship with Michael Jackson and the heroism and love that he brought to fans all over the world, to a number of dancers recapping some of Jackson’s best video dance work including “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal,” and “Bad” and his own sister Janet Jackson performing alongside a screen image of Michael Jackson made for a well deserved goose bump rising tribute to the legacy and life of pop icon Michael Jackson.
The return of Brand as host brought dismay to some students because of his lousy jokes and constant sexual references.
“They could have picked someone funnier,” Lauren Tice, senior marketing and finance major, said.
Although Brand did his usual routine of wacky jokes, his presence at the VMA’s were slim to none, which might have made some viewers very satisfied.
Brand was a minor disappointment compared to the disappointment of first VMA award winner, Taylor Swift.
Rapper Kanye West walked on stage unannounced and cut off Swift as she gave her first acceptance speech.
“Hey Taylor I’m really happy for you, but Beyonce had one of the greatest videos of all time,” West said.
Clearly that was a completely rude act by West and fans were not afraid to express their fury towards the rapper. Every time West’s name was mentioned they didn’t neglect to boo him.
Beyonce, however, did give Swift a chance to redeem her speech after winning Video of the Year for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it).”
Although the VMAs had its feel of drama that didn’t affect the amazing, breathtaking and slightly bizarre performances that took place at the awards.
Lady Gaga performed her latest single “Paparazzi” while playing the piano and faking a bloody death as she hung from a ceiling.
Artist Pink performed her hit single “Sober” while also hanging from the ceiling and conquering some graceful aerobic technique.
Renowned rock band, Green Day, performed their new single “East Nowhere Jesus” with tons of fans on the VMA stage.
Other performers such as Beyonce and rapper Jay-Z tore down the house with high energy dancing and soulful rap lyrics that represented New York City.
All in all the VMA’s did it’s job in having the best performances, the juiciest drama, the whackiest host and satisfied viewers.
