September 13th, 2010
11:52 AM ET
Critics unimpressed with VMA's Chelsea HandlerHopefully Chelsea Handler will have a sense of humor when she reads the reviews of her VMA hosting gig. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the comedian and E! talk show host was raked over the coals for her MTV stint, with the New York Times describing her as being "among the worst [hosts] in the show's history." Though the Times called Handler's "Chelsea Lately" show "consistently hilarious," her VMA appearance was no laughing matter. "Here, she never looked comfortable, undone by nerves, brittle material, and the wattage of those around her," said the newspaper, which critiqued her as being "purposefully out-of-touch, with brief, alarming flashes of off-color racial humor." 
September 13th, 2010
10:46 AM ET
Who were the soldiers with Lady Gaga at the VMAs?Lady Gaga had not one, but four dates on her arm as she strode into last night's MTV Video Music Awards at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre: gay and lesbian soldiers who were discharged or opted to leave over the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. "I'm here for a very, very important cause tonight," the eight-time Moonman winner, 24, told MTV. "These are all my friends and they are with SLDN.org, which is an organization that was founded in 1993 under the reaction to the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policies. Their stories are very inspiring and there's so much we can do right now." According to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, the soldiers are former West Point cadet Katie Miller, who resigned in August to protest the policy; and former U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Hall, former U.S. Air Force Major Mike Almy and former U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Stacy Vasquez, who were all discharged. 
September 13th, 2010
08:15 AM ET
Winners at the VMAsVideo of the Year: "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga Female Video: "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga Male Video: "Not Afraid," Eminem Rock Video: "Kings and Queens," 30 Seconds to Mars Pop Video: "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga Hip-Hop Video: "Not Afraid," Eminem
September 12th, 2010
11:00 PM ET
Who wore it best on the VMAs white carpet?We don't know if MTV gave the celebs strolled down their Winter Wonderland-esque white carpet a heads up, but some seemed to take it into consideration. There was plenty of all-black (the better to contrast with) and sparkle (see: Audrina Patridge's entire look). The cast of "Jersey Shore" appeared more tan than usual - guess this is a special occasion - and the cast of "The Hills" - including the sparkliest of them all, Audrina - looked great. But the award for "best white carpet pop of color" should definitely go to Rosario Dawson. Who were your favorites on the red - er, excuse us, white - carpet? 
September 12th, 2010
08:01 PM ET
MTV Video Music Awards live blogAnother year, another MTV Video Music Awards, but after what went down at the 2009 awards show - and we're not just talking about Kanye - it feels like expectations are a bit higher for this one. The stars are already arriving, including Lady Gaga wearing headgear that looks higher than this season's platform stilettos. Have a seat, make some snacks (perhaps an adult beverage or three) and hang out while we live blog the shenanigans. The pre-show has kicked off on the white carpet, and the awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will start at 9 p.m. 
September 6th, 2010
12:49 PM ET
Kanye West: I'm sorry, TaylorOne year after he interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West is still singing the blues. The hip-hop superstar wrote a lengthy apology to the country queen on Twitter over the weekend, saying his actions had nothing to do with race and claiming that he's been treated like the Wicked Witch of the West. "She had no idea what hit her," West, who rushed the stage to proclaim that Swift's Best Female Video award should have gone to Beyoncé, tweeted Saturday. "She deserves the apology more than anyone." West, 33, insists his actions that evening had nothing to do with skin color but everything to do with taking a stand. "I watched Justin Timberlake at the Grammies loose every televised award including album of the year which the Dixie Chicks won," he wrote. "I would have ran on stage for Justin that night because Sexy Back (in my mind) was that important... that impactful to our culture. It's not about race America." |
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