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Christopher Polk, Getty Images Russell Brand to Host 2012 MTV Movie Awards
Russell Brand famously hooked up with Katy Perry during his 2009 stint hosting the MTV Video Music Awards. That relationship resulted in a short-lived marriage, but single ladies, take note: Brand has just been tapped to host this year’s MTV Movie Awards, so maybe you’ll have your shot, too.
Jason Merritt Getty Images Entertainment Did Lady GaGa Use A Male Restroom At The VMA’s? [VIDEO]
August 30, 2011
Lady GaGa showed us that she is truly a student of theater in her opening monologue for the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night. Dressed in drag as her male alter ego Jo Calderone, Gaga talked about the woes of being Gaga's lover before delivering a high-energy performance of her new song, "You And I." I think we could of done without the cigarette though.
Christopher Polk, Getty Images 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet
The stars turned out on the red carpet — or should we say black carpet? — for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Celebs included Justin Bieber, who rocked a pair of scholarly specs, and Jessie J, who rocked a pair of bedazzled crutches and a cast (the singer sprained her foot at a recent live show).
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Beyonce Knowles Announces Pregnancy at VMAs
Beyonce Knowles announced that she’s expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z on the black carpet of the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night. Arriving in a flowy, Grecian-inspired orange frock, Knowles pulled back the material and showed off her sizable bump to the delight of the crowd.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images MTV Video Music Awards Winners – Katy Perry, Lady Gaga Take Home Top Prizes
Ladies ruled at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards: Beyonce’s pregnancy announcement was the big news of the night, Lady Gaga opened the show in style (and in drag) and Katy Perry took home top honors, winning Video of the Year for ‘Firework.’
Simone Joyner, Getty Images Adele Favored at MTV VMA’s Where Tony Bennett Will Honor Amy Winehouse [VIDEO]
August 24, 2011
Tony Bennett will lead a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, airing on MTV in just a few days. Winehouse teamed up with the iconic singer to record the duet “Body and Soul” for his upcoming "Duets II" album, and Bennett will make his first appearance on the VMA stage since 1993 to pay homage to the singer. Bennett will introduce the segment, which is set to include footage from their recording session together.
Dave Hogan, Getty Images Adele, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne to Perform at 2011 MTV Video Music Awards
MTV announced Thursday that Adele, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne will each perform at its annual Video Music Awards in August.
This will mark the first VMA performance for Adele, who is up for multiple awards, including Video of the Year, for her chart-topping single, ‘Rolling in the Deep.’
