As far as award shows go the VMA's is probably the only one that can muster up any excitement in anyone under the age of 40. It's a night that is always full of unexpected events (the Britney/Madonna/Christina three-way kiss for example) and incredible performances. Unfortunately it is also usually the same thing every year; an award show that is more like a giant concert and party than anything else.
Knowing this is what I was getting into I eagerly watched this year (if only to see the rumored Britney Spears comeback part 2). The show opened weak with the ever annoying Jonah Hill trying to kiss Britney before she explained to us that it was the 25th anniversary of the show. She then went backstage and it was revealed that the opening act was Rihanna. She has some catchy songs, but that's about all there is to say about her...anybody could be Rihanna. Anybody could have opened the VMA's just as well.
Some other low points of the show include the Jonas Brother's whining their way through their latest single "Love Bug", Jordin Sparks calling Russell Brand a slut, and "McLovin".
There were some great moments though, such as the hilariousness of host Russell Brand (especially when he called George W. a "retarded cowboy", and his trying to win away the promise rings from all of the Jonas Brothers before the night ends). Also exciting to watch were the performances of Pink and Christina Aguilera. They were both fantastic and it reminded us why they have staying power.
Oh yes, this was an awards show so I guess I should make some mention of the awards: all of the right people won. Britney Spears (who has never won a VMA in her entire career won three tonight), and Tokio Hotel won the viewers choice award.
Overall I'm pleased with MTV and the entertaining two hours I spent with them tonight. With more events like this, I just might have to tune into MTV a little more often.
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