The Wanted, Pink, Miley Cyrus Make My First-Ever VMAs Incredible!

Posted 9/7/12 1:37 am EST by in Behind The Scenes, VMAs

By Christina Garibaldi

What an incredible night! On Thursday, I co-hosted my very first VMA pre-show on the red carpet and words can't really express what an amazing experience it was.

After rehearsing for the show for a few hours this morning, it finally really sunk in that it was really all happening when I put on my dress and walked up to take my position.

The preshow kicked off and my first guest who was none other than VMA performer Pink and her husband Carey Hart (The two of them are adorable together and were sneaking kisses and hugging before we went live.) Pink looked stunning in her rocker chic gown and it was the perfect way to kick off the night.

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Win A 2012 VMA Celebrity Gift Bag!

Posted 9/4/12 9:04 pm EST by in VMAs

Want to roll like the stars do at the Video Music Awards? Of course you do! We can't get you a Moonman -- hard work, practice, a good publicist will help you there -- but we can help you try and win some of items in the fabulous VMA Celebrity Gift Bag. Here's how:

-Get on Twitter, then follow @MTVNews plus our four red carpet correspondents: @RealSway, @JambaJim, @PositivNegativ and @ChristinaMTV.

-Keep watching their feeds between now and the VMA Pre-Show, airing live Thursday at 7/6c.

-Each one will clue you into their VMA secret word. Be sure to write them down and don't forget which word belongs to each of our correspondents.

-Be sure to watch the MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show Thursday night at 7/6c to see which one of our correspondents drops their secret word.

-As soon as you hear it, tweet the word back to @MTVNews and the correct correspondent with the hashtag #VMAGiftBag.

-Read the rules to make sure you're eligible.

Here are just some of the fabulous items you might win!

A 2-night stay at your choice of: Andaz 5th Avenue, Andaz Wall Street, Andaz Savannah, Andaz Napa, Andaz West Hollywood, Andaz San Diego, Andaz Maui at Wailea or Andaz Shanghai

Calvin Klein's CK One fragrance

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Pink Has Landed At VMAs -- Literally!

Posted 9/4/12 7:26 am EST by in Behind The Scenes, Music, VMAs

When Pink does the MTV Video Music Awards, she goes all out and takes to the air high above the VMA stage. For her 2012 appearance, she's way up high, and it's not even showtime yet.

The singer touched down in a helicopter at on a Downtown Los Angeles rooftop Monday afternoon en route to a top-secret rehearsal for her big show performance Thursday night. Not exactly a subtle, silent entrance to VMA central.

We don't know what Pink's going to do this year to top her previous, high-flying VMA performances, but if her aerial arrival is any indication of its scope or spectacle, it's going to be big.

Don't forget to watch the Video Music Awards Thursday night at 8/7c to find out what Pink -- plus Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Green Day, One Direction, Alicia Keys and more -- have in store.

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VMA Epicness: Vote For Your Favorite Moment!

Posted 8/29/12 8:13 am EST by in VMAs

By Kara Warner

We're a little biased here at MTV News, but throughout the course of its 28 years in existence, the MTV Video Music Awards have provided music fans with some of the most memorable moments in award-show and pop-culture history. As part of our countdown to the 2012 VMAs, which air live on Thursday, September 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, we've been looking back at some of the show's best and brightest moments and asking our readers to choose their favorite moments in categories like Hottest VMA Debut and today's subject: Most Epic VMA Moment.

Now, because of the sheer number of epic VMA moments in the show's storied history, we narrowed the polling field to encompass the most memorable performance moments in the last five years. What makes a VMA moment truly epic? Is it the number of performers or guests you can manage to fit onstage? Is it theatrics? The emotional message behind the performance? The raw display of original and undisputable talent? YOU get to decide what "Epic VMA Moment" means to you.

If you're into epic collaborations, Timbaland's 2007 end-of-show number that featured Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Keri Hilson, D.O.E. and Sebastian might get your vote. If you're into jaw-dropping, high-flying acrobatics as demonstrated by Pink during her 2009 performance of "Sober," then she'll get your vote. If epic means "heart-wrenching storytelling by song" for you, then Eminem and Rihanna's emotional performance of "Love the Way You Lie" should win your vote.

Now it's your turn to tell us which moment has been the most unforgettable and epic in the last five years. Cast your vote and be sure to check back for results on AMTV Wednesday, September 5.

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Whose VMA Debut Rocked The Most? Vote Now!

Posted 8/28/12 8:03 am EST by in VMAs

By Kara Warner

As we inch closer and closer to the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday, September 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, our favorite way to while away the hours and temper our excitement for this year's star-studded, highly anticipated show is to look back upon highlights and "Best Of" moments from VMA year's past.

This year, we're focusing on footage from the last five years of Video Music Award history as the foundation for our "Best Of" polls. Today's installment asks you to select the hottest VMA debut and the competition is as fierce as it is diverse. In narrowing down and naming the contenders, it's amazing to see how new some of our artists are to the show, despite the fact that they seem like they've been around forever.

So whose inaugural appearance was the best? Adele's stripped-down, goose bump-inducing vocal fireworks on display with last year's performance of "Someone Like You?" Lady Gaga's jaw-dropping and bloody theatrics on display in her 2009 performance of "Paparazzi?" What about Justin Bieber's squeal-invoking drum solo during his "U Smile" medley in 2010? And Katy Perry's VMA introduction via her smash hit "I Kissed a Girl" and a cover of "Like a Virgin?"

As we mentioned previously, the competition is fierce. Now it’s your turn to tell us which artist had the hottest VMA debut.

Cast your vote and be sure to watch for results on AMTV Tuesday, Sept. 4.

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From Lea Michele's Bike To Lady Gaga's New Friend: This Week In Instagrams

Posted 8/20/12 8:43 pm EST by in Celebrity, Gabby Douglas, Karmin, Kendall Jenner, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, lea michele, trey songz

By Cory Midgarden

What caused this birthday cake to go from Karmin's plate to all over their faces?

"This is a series of two pictures: The first one is of us about to eat the cake and then this is the aftermath," Karmin's Nick Noonan told MTV News. "You notice, somehow, my shirt became unbuttoned between two pictures; I don't remember how that happened."

Check out Karmin's frosting-filled Instagram!

Although we don't know the full story behind these next five Instagrams, they're the MTV News team's favorite of the week:


"Glee" star Lea Michele — who recently opened her Instagram account, introduced us to her new bike via the photo-sharing site. The picture rolled its way right into the hearts of her more than 61,000 followers with 14,583 likes and 583 comments and counting.


Also traveling on two wheels this week is Kendall Jenner. Who's that riding tandem on the "Keeping up with the Kardashians" starlet's bike? The kid sister of Kim, Khloé and Kourtney claimed the oversized stuffed bear just happens to be her "new boy toy."


Lady Gaga dropped some big news this week when she uploaded this photograph of her with Kendrick Lamar. In the caption, Mother Monster announced a collaboration between the pair, which is scheduled to drop September 6. The track is from his new album and is titled "PARTYNAUSEOUS."


Trey Songz is (crowd) surfin' USA! This particular post comes to you from Detroit and features Songz aboard a hoard of female fans. We'd say watch your hands, ladies, but we're pretty certain the "Bottoms Up" singer can handle himself in this situation.


After taking Olympic gold, Gabby Douglas is back at home and spending a little quality time with Oprah Winfrey in this Instagram. Winfrey snapped the pic in the gymnast's backyard in West Des Moines, Iowa, while taping "Oprah's Next Chapter." The episode will air this Sunday on OWN.

What was your favorite Instagram pic of the week? Share your choices in the comments!

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Jennifer Lawrence Wasn't Always A Tribute: Check Out A Pre-'Hunger Games' Flashback!

Posted 8/17/12 2:37 pm EST by in Movies, Video

By Cory Midgarden

With all the excitement surrounding the release of the "Hunger Games" Blu-Ray and DVD this Saturday (August 18) and in celebration of Jennifer Lawrence's birthday (August 15) we dug through our archives and pulled out two retro MTV commercials you will not want to miss!

Back in 2005, way before she volunteered as tribute, Lawrence played a very sassy Sweet Sixteener in a couple of on-air promos for MTV. The now-22-year-old actress was just 15 at the time, but clearly caught our eye as a star-in-the-making.

Do you have a favorite throwback MTV memory? Let us know in the comments below!

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We Have A Fro-Yo Party With Cody Simpson!

Posted 8/15/12 5:52 pm EST by in Behind The Scenes, Music

By Christina Garibaldi

On Wednesday (August 15), I met up with 15-year-old Australian pop star Cody Simpson, who was nice enough to take a break from his tour with Big Time Rush and hang out with me. When trying to figure out a place to meet up for an interview, we thought long and hard, but quickly discovered that we had something in common: We love frozen yogurt!

We headed over to Flavaboom in New York City, where you have to make your own frozen yogurt sundae. Wanting to make sure Cody enjoyed his fro-yo, and to test out my sundae making skills, I offered to make Cody's sundae. Spoiler alert fans, he loves cookies and cream and may or may not have put his head under the yogurt dispenser.

Cody returned the favor and made my sundae as well, and we ended up having a lengthy chat about everything going on in his life. From his new album, to his Olympic dreams to Justin Bieber, we covered it all!

Make sure you check out our fro-yo party with Cody Simpson next week on MTVNews.com.

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JoJo's 'Demonstrate' Video Is Gonna Be A 'Scorcher': Watch A Sneak Peek!

Posted 8/14/12 2:15 pm EST by in Behind The Scenes, Music

By James Lacsina

We caught up with JoJo in a mansion in Beverly Hills, CA where she was busy filming the video for her new R&B laced track "Demonstrate."

The 21-year-old "Leave (Get Out)" singer is all grown up, and is showing a lot of skin these days. We arrived towards the end of the day-long shoot and watched as she lip-synced to the track while writhing on a mirrored floor wearing tightie-whities and a tuxedo jacket. She was later joined by a chiseled male actor and things got even steamier. The last shot of the day called for JoJo to perform on a chandelier about 15 feet off the ground wearing nothing but black lingerie. If the video turns out to be anything like the weather that day, it’s gonna be a scorcher.

Stay tuned for more from the "Demonstrate" set....

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