2008 MTV VMAs

Horizon40 · 08-30-2008, 01:18 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 01:33 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Horizon40

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 · 08-30-2008, 02:08 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 02:43 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 02:44 PM

MTV still shows music videos.

corianderstem · 08-30-2008, 03:01 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

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

You've never kissed a girl?

Zoots · 08-30-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

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 · 08-30-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

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 · 08-30-2008, 03:16 PM

Answer the damn question.

BVS · 08-30-2008, 03:17 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by corianderstem

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 · 08-30-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BonoVoxSupastar

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 · 08-30-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

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 · 08-30-2008, 04:18 PM

Paramore?

david · 08-30-2008, 04:21 PM

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 · 08-30-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonMacPhisto

Paramore?

Paramore's singer is cute.

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Originally Posted by david

Why is Katy Perry so popular

She's hot.

Dalton · 08-30-2008, 04:25 PM

Jill Sobule

Katy Perry

U2isthebest · 08-30-2008, 04:33 PM

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.

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08-30-2008, 02:08 PM	#4
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 03:01 PM	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.

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MsPurrl Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Heartland (Indiana, USA) Posts: 50,021 Local Time: 06:01 PM	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 . . . .

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GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,579 Local Time: 05:01 PM	MTV still shows music videos.

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corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 03:01 PM	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.

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Dalton Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Little hand says it's time to rock and roll. Posts: 15,154 Local Time: 06:01 PM	Answer the damn question.

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BVS Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: between my head and heart Posts: 41,232 Local Time: 05:01 PM	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.

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LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 04:01 PM	Paramore?

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david ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 10,932 Local Time: 03:01 PM	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.

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Dalton Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Little hand says it's time to rock and roll. Posts: 15,154 Local Time: 06:01 PM	Jill Sobule Katy Perry