VMA's....2011

So the MTV Video Music Awards were last night....they were not as good as I remember them being when I was younger. I was looking for the scandal, the fashion and the great moment of the night. MTV made this awards show even weirder then the year before. Still, Beyonce upstaged the 28th annual event Sunday by showing off her baby bump on the black carpet (it was black, not red—not sure why). Lady Gaga kicked off the bizarro ceremony. Or should I say Lady Gaguy? Dressed as her male alter ego, Jo Calderone, the singer performed "You and I".  She rambled on about men and women and relationships before singing, apparently working out some personal issues. At least the old rockers were pleased: Brian May of Queen played guitar for her. Gaga stayed in character the who freakin night. I was hoping for some sort of wardrobe change. Disappointment! 


Like I said, it was a strange night: Britney Spears got a lifetime achievement award? Ummm Okay sure. Surprisingly, Britney didn’t lip-synch her acceptance speech, and she declined when Gaga tried to make out with her (IE: Madonna esque). But finally, train wreck after train wreck of performances from earlier were forgotten as Beyonce treated viewers to some class. Dressed in black slacks and a bedazzled purple-blue sports coat, Mama Fierce sang "Love on Top" with plenty of pregnancy approved moves and vocal power.


This was the first time MTV went without an MC. No host meant the stars talked more. I helpful hint for next year...stop cussing! We the audience become really irritated when every other word you say is bleeped out. This especially goes for your performances on the awards show. Lil Wayne's performance spent more time being bleeped out then actually listening to what he was saying. That said here is a recap of the winners. 


Best Video With A Message: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, “Till the World Ends”
Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters, “Walk”
Best Collaboration Video: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, “E.T.”
Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj, “Super Bass”
Best Male Video: Justin Bieber, “U Smile” (Who thanked both God AND Jesus.)
Best New Artist: Tyler The Creator, “Yonkers”
Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”
Video Of The Year: Katy Perry, “Firework”