2008 MTV VMAs

[Horizon40]

Any chance U2 will show up? It's the 25th Anniversary of the awards, and the band has been a big part of them (They got the Video Vanguard Award in 2001, I believe). There's a lot of talk of mixing new and old generations of MTV for the special show, and I think U2 fits into both of those. They're trying very hard to get Michael Jackson to present an award. So far the performers include Jonas Brothers, Kid Rock, Pink, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne and Paramore. All the buzz is around Britney Spears (isn't it always?) and MTV has been using images of her past performances to promote... I'd much rather see Bono and the boys, but I'm not sure what those odds are.

Anyone planning on tuning in? The air September 7th on MTV.

Vanguard presentation:
YouTube - U2 Video Vanguard Tribute (VMAs 2001)

Elevation / Stuck In A Moment Performace:
YouTube - U2 Elevation/Stuck In a Moment MTV VMA 2001

 

[Zoots]

Britney Spears. MTV, please leave her alone for once!

I miss the early to mid 90s VMAs.. they were fun! Hopefully since this is the 25th anniversary and all, it will be interesting.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

So far the performers include Jonas Brothers, Kid Rock, Pink, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne and Paramore.

Katy Perry is my girlfriend. She invited me to the VMAs this year. I told her "I'm busy, honey, maybe next time."

 

[corianderstem]

The only one of those performers listed I have any interest in seeing is Pink. I'll probably watch anyway because a) I'm curious about this Russell Brand fellow; and b) I dumb pop culture.

Oh, and c) because it will make for excellent snark.

 

[MsPurrl]

I am old, and have no interest is seeing any of those people.
I am so old, I can remember when MTV actually showed videos . . . .

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

MTV still shows music videos.

 

[corianderstem]

Yeah, but only like 30 second clips of them while the credits roll on whatever shitty reality show is ending.

Or they're on at 1:30 in the morning. Or 7:00 in the morning, which is the same time VH1 shows actual videos. But each channel shows about 10 videos, most of which I really couldn't care less about.

 

[Dalton]

But each channel shows about 10 videos, most of which I really couldn't care less about.

You've never kissed a girl?

 

[Zoots]

Yeah, but only like 30 second clips of them while the credits roll on whatever shitty reality show is ending.

God, I hate that shit! Show me the complete video, you fuckers!

 

[corianderstem]

You've never kissed a girl?

Whether I have or haven't has no bearing on the fact that Katy Perry is complete ass.

 

[Dalton]

Answer the damn question.

 

[BVS]

I like how the MTV VMA's is in Zoo Station, very appropriate!!!

There used to be a day that it would have deserved being in Bang & Clatter... I miss those days.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Whether I have or haven't has no bearing on the fact that Katy Perry is complete ass.

oooooo Katy (we're on a first name basis) is gonna be real mad when I tell her you've been calling her names!

 

[Zoots]

I like how the MTV VMA's is in Zoo Station, very appropriate!!!

There used to be a day that it would have deserved being in Bang & Clatter... I miss those days.

Yes!

 

[corianderstem]

oooooo Katy (we're on a first name basis) is gonna be real mad when I tell her you've been calling her names!

That's fine. I'll make her run away crying with one withering gaze.

 

[LMP]

Paramore?

 

[david]

Why is Katy Perry so popular for writing a song called I Kissed A Girl? Jill Sobule wrote a song by the same name in the 90's. Everyone forgot about her.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Paramore?

Paramore's singer is cute.

Why is Katy Perry so popular

She's hot.

 

[Dalton]

Jill Sobule

Katy Perry

 

[U2isthebest]

If the VMA's are as big a trainwreck as they were last year, it'll be great. MTV has become so irrelevant, it's not even funny.

 

[Carek1230]

MTV doesn't show many videos anymore so why the VMA's hosted by MTV? Dunno if I am gonna watch, besides MTV will air the "LIVE" show repeatedly so there's no way you could possibly ever miss it. Doubt U2 are gonna show up.

 

[corianderstem]

Why is Katy Perry so popular for writing a song called I Kissed A Girl?

Because shitty music is really hot right now.

 

[lazarus]

Is that a subtle reference to ass pepper?

 

[david]

YouTube - I KISSED A GIRL- JILL SOBULE

 

[corianderstem]

Is that a subtle reference to ass pepper?

No, just a pretty blatant reference to the fact that Katy Pepper sucks.

 

[MsPurrl]

Jill Sobule

Katy Perry

So . . . if a woman lets her tits hang out, she's a better singer???

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

Yes.

 

[Halifax]

I'll watch it!

These days the VMA's are so bad, there good!

 

[CTU2fan]

The classic MTV VMA moment...

YouTube - Diceman Dice on MTV awards

They should have the Diceman there to honor the event.

 

[elevated_u2_fan]

So far the performers include Jonas Brothers, Kid Rock, Pink, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne and Paramore.

wow, it's like if they were to hold a concert in Hell...