By Nuzhat Naoreen

This was my first year working at the MTV Movie Awards, and it turned out to be quite the experience. From seeing stars like Kristen Stewart, Emma Watson and more on the red carpet, to riding around the Universal Studios lot in a golf cart, nearly every day brought something new. There were also plenty of lessons to be learned. While it's fun to watch the awards as a viewer, there's a TON of work that goes into making sure the show goes off without a hitch, and there are also a lot of important rules (and insider lingo) to keep in mind if you're going to make it through the event. So, I decided to put together a Movie Awards survival guide for all those people aspiring to someday take part in this awesome event. Take notes!

1. Think Before You Socialize: When you've got the highly anticipated "Twilight" trailer in your office ahead of the world premiere, or insider info about Jim Carrey's surprise green-screen suit, it's hard to resist shooting out a tweet to let all your friends and followers in on the secret. But when it comes to the Movie Awards, discretion is important. Especially since one spoilery status update could ruin a surprise that people have worked on for months.
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By Aly Semigran

During his opening monologue at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, host Jason Sudeikis reiterated the old joke that there's no music to be found anymore on MTV. The "Saturday Night Live" funny man had to bite his words when legendary rockers Foo Fighters hit the stage to infuse the network with their new single "Walk" from their latest album, Wasting Light.

While the stage for the MTV Movie Awards was certainly showy — Sudeikis described the futuristic nature scene as looking like the Rainforest Cafe — Dave Grohl and his bandmates stuck to the basics. There were no fireworks, no backup dancers — just the band, lead by a decidedly un-flashy Grohl wearing simply a black shirt, jeans and black wristband — bringing their signature hard-hitting sound, just as the Foos promised us after their rehearsal on Saturday.
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By Nuzhat Naoreen

The wardrobe malfunction. We all fear it, but the stakes are a little higher for celebrities. One slip of the strap, accidental spill or loose button, and the cameras will be there to catch it at every angle.

Luckily, the stars attending the 2011 Movie Awards tomorrow can rest easy about last-minute fashion disasters, because Marcia Zigler, the show's lead wardrobe designer, will be on-hand with a fashion first-aid kit tailored to tackle any malfunction. I met Marcia on Saturday afternoon in the Movie Awards wardrobe room, a backstage space lined with a rack of clothes and one seriously big mirror. She shared some tricks of the trade and stories about how she's helped celebs deal with potential style disasters.
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By Nuzhat Naoreen

When I asked what kind of behind-the-scenes info people wanted from the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, the one request I kept getting was for dish on where all the celebs (read: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart) will be sitting on Sunday night.

So, I went straight to the source. I joined MTV News' Jim Cantiello and Joel Hanek for a shoot at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles and got a couple of minutes to talk to Talent Ticketing Seating Manager (long title!) Stephan Lenart, the man responsible for placing Kristen smack-dab in the middle of Taylor and Rob (how's that for some dish?).

Stephan's been telling celebs where to sit for the past five years, and he was kind of enough to give me some insight into how he makes those decisions.

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By Nuzhat Naoreen

This is my first year working as a production assistant at the MTV Movie Awards, and after a few days I've already learned that you've got to be ready for anything and everything. One minute you're sending an e-mail, and the next, you're working as a cheerleader.

No really, that's actually what happened to me. Just watch the video below from last night's Sneak Peek Week screening of "Horrible Bosses," a special event leading up to the Movie Awards, where we debut exclusive clips from upcoming movies followed by Q&As with castmembers.

See how the audience is applauding before stars Jason Sudeikis, Jason Batemen and director Seth Gordon discuss the film? That wouldn't have happened without me (and my fabulous co-worker Vaughn Schoonmaker). We were the ones standing in front of the stage furiously raising our arms up and down (it was kind of a work out) to indicate when the audience should applaud. Without us, it would have been total clapping chaos (especially since the guys are so funny, and it's hard not to cheer on every joke!).
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The MTV Movie Awards could add a category for Best Soundtrack, but for a show that hands out golden popcorn trophies for Best Scared-As-S**t Performance and Biggest Badass Star, well, that would be so conventional.

That's not to say that a number of the movies being honored on this Sunday night's show didn't have seriously kick-ass soundtracks. Here's a breakdown of some of our favorites among the nominees.

"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" (Best Movie): The folks behind the "Twilight" franchise have had few missteps in translating the vampire drama to the big screen. One of their biggest successes is in curating killer companion albums and the "Eclipse" lineup is no exception. With strong tracks from Muse, the Bravery, Black Keys, Band of Horses and Cee Lo Green, "Eclipse" is another eclectic, surefire winner.
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