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Winners of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards

Posted on September 08, 2008

mtv.pngI think I speak for everyone over 18 when I say last night's MTV VMAs were quite underwhelming -- the live collaborations were random (Kid Rock and Lil Wayne?), the performances made little sense (why was Pink blowing everything up?) and Russell Brand failed as host (he's better as a guest).

Tokio Hotel were named best new artist of the year, proving that MTV has never been to Bowery Ballroom. Britney took home three moon men, reminding many of use that she put out music this year. Below is a full list of last night's nominees and winners.   

Best Male Video

* Chris Brown - With You
Flo Rida - Low
Lil Wayne - Lollipop
T.I. - No Matter What
Usher - Love in the Club

Best Rock Video

* Linkin Park - "Shadow of the Day"
Fall Out Boy - "Beat It"
Foo Fighters - "The Pretender"
Paramore - "crushcrushcrush"
Slipknot - "Psychosocial"

Best Hip Hop Video

* Lil Wayne - Lollipop
Mary J. Blige - Just Fine
Lupe Fiasco - Superstar
Flo Rida - Low
Kanye West - Homecoming

Best Pop Video

* Britney Spears - Piece of Me
Danity Kane - Damaged
Jonas Brothers - Burnin Up
Panic - Nine in the Afternoon
Tokio Hotel - Ready, Set Go!


Video of the Year

* Britney Spears - Piece of Me
Chris Brown - Forever
Jonas Brothers - Burnin Up
Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
The Ting Tings - Shut Up...

Best Female Video

* Britney Spears - Piece of Me
Mariah Carey - Touch My Body
Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl
Rihanna - Take a Bow
Jordin Sparks - No Air

Best New Artist

* Tokio Hotel - Ready, Set Go!
Jordin Sparks - No Air
Taylor Swift - Teardrops on My Guitar
Katy Perry - I Kissed a Girl
Miley Cyrus - 7 Things

Best Dancing in a Video

* Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up
Chris Brown - Forever
Danity Kane - Damaged
Madonna - 4 Minutes
Ne-Yo - Closer

 

Comments

  • emily g
    emily g posted on Sep 8 - 2008 01:10:46 PM

    agreed. "love lockdown" was sort of a tune though.