List of video music award winnersSeptember 13th, 2009 List of video music award winnersA partial list of winners of the MTV Video Music Awards. VIDEO OF THE YEAR: Beyonce, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."
BEST FEMALE VIDEO: Taylor Swift, "You Belong With Me."
BEST ROCK VIDEO: Green Day, "21 Guns."
BEST POP VIDEO: Britney Spears, "Womanizer."
BEST MALE VIDEO: T.I.
Trailer for Michael Jackson film 'This Is It' to debut at MTV's Video Music AwardsSeptember 10th, 2009 Trailer for Jackson film to debut at MTV AwardsNEW YORK — MTV says a trailer for a Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after the King of Pop's death will debut at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. "Michael Jackson: This Is It" will be released for a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide on Oct.
Video shows 'MJ not dead'August 26th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Michael Jackson is not dead after reportedly getting access to an alleged video of the King of Pop. The video shows a man, allegedly MJ, jumping out of a coroner's van after his death.
PETA: Video shows Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey trainers abusing animals backstageJuly 22nd, 2009 PETA: Video shows Ringling Bros. abusing animalsNEW YORK — An animal-rights group has released a video showing what it says is the abuse of Ringling Bros.
Beastie Boys say Adam Yauch has 'treatable' cancer; group cancels concert appearancesJuly 20th, 2009 Beastie Boy Adam Yauch has 'very treatable' cancerNEW YORK — In an upbeat video, Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch announced via the group's Web site that he has a "very treatable" cancerous tumor in his salivary gland and a nearby lymph node. As a result, the band announced Monday it is canceling its tour dates and postponing the release of its upcoming album, "Hot Sauce Committee Part 1."
"About two months ago I started feeling a little lump in my throat," Yauch, seated next to fellow Beastie Boy Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, said in his video message on the site.
Leona Lewis hires Jacko's dance guru for world tourJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Leona Lewis has a handful of live shows in her kitty, but that's all about to change -- she is teaming up with Travis Payne, the dance guru behind Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback gigs, for a spectacular 14-month world tour. "It's a case of hiring the best talent in the business at any cost to make sure the concerts will be one of the talking points of next year," thesun.co.uk quoted an insider as saying.
AEG chief says hours of Jackson's last rehearsal may end up being a motion pictureJuly 3rd, 2009 AEG chief: Rehearsal footage may become motion picLOS ANGELES — A 30-second snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death was released Thursday, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special, the promoter said. The treasure trove of material, along with possible insurance proceeds and ticket sales to memorabilia collectors, could help benefit the late singer's estate, which is burdened by an estimated $400 million in debt.
Jacko looked picture of health two days before deathJune 30th, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson is said to have been in incredible form just two days before his death. Jacko was pictured strutting about the stage rehearsing his moves for his gigs at London's O2, which was to start next month.
Photographer: Michael Jackson full of energy in rehearsals 2 days before his deathJune 30th, 2009 Photographer: Jackson full of energy in rehearsalsLONDON — Michael Jackson looked in perfect health and gave an electrifying performance two days before his death during rehearsals for his planned comeback concerts, a photographer who took pictures of the rehearsals said Tuesday. "Michael was back — that's all I could say," said Kevin Mazur, who was documenting the rehearsals for the tour book.
Jackson's final rehearsal to be cut into last albumJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Music and video recordings of pop legend Michael Jackson's final rehearsal prior to his sudden death are set to be released by the star's former concert promoters as his last album. Cameras captured Jackson singing and dancing last Wednesday, just one day before he died after cardiac arrest and the footage is being compiled for a DVD and album, reports contactmusic.com.
Mark Lester promises to be there for Michael Jackson's kidsJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former child star Mark Lester has promised to live up to the title of godfather to Michael Jackson's kids. The King of pop passed away at the age of 50 last night after he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack due to drug overdose.
'Jacko's comeback London gigs won't happen'June 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's comeback concerts in London will not take place, according to Jackson family stalwart Arthur Phoenix. Phoenix, the family's former publicist and advisor to Jackson's brother Tito, expressed his doubts over the King of Pop performing at the O2 Arena stage to begin his 50-run shows next month.
Britney goes topless for the first timeJune 7th, 2009 LONDON - Despite being a mum-of-two, pop princess Britney Spears has the body worth flaunting. And to prove this, the stunner has posed topless for the first time.
Jacko's fury over being forced to do 50 gigs in LondonJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has told his fans he is livid with concert promoters for booking him to do 50 shows in London than 10 as he desired. The King of Pop made the revelation outside his LA dance studio, telling fans he wanted to perform only a couple of concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.
Lady Gaga romps in new 'Paparazzi' videoMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Lady Gaga's 'shocking video' of her new single 'Paparazzi' includes everything from sex, violence, paparazzi to revenge. The seven-minute video has been made by Swedish director Jonas Akerlund of The Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up, reports the Sun.