Trailer for Michael Jackson film ‘This Is It’ to debut at MTV’s Video Music Awards

October 1st, 2009 MTV boss VAN TOFFLER took issue with MADONNA's planned MICHAEL JACKSON tribute at the beginning of the Video Music Awards last month (Sep09) - because he feared it would be too serious for his pop prizegiving. The pop star spent a large segment at the front of the prizegiving speaking candidly about her relationship with the King of Pop and lambasting others for not stepping in to save him before his drug habit turned deadly.

September 14th, 2009 Sept 14 (IBNS) Kayne West made Beyonce go google-eyed when he jumped on the stage unannounced to interrupt the MTV Video Music Awards. West did it again when he barged onto the stage interrupting the awards function to discuss the positives and negatives of the Best female Video entries.

September 14th, 2009 NBC: West set to sing and talk on 'Jay Leno' debutLOS ANGELES — Kanye West is getting his Hugh Grant moment on Jay Leno's new show. West was set to perform with Rihanna and Jay-Z on Monday night's debut of "The Jay Leno Show" but wasn't originally scheduled to chat with the host.

September 13th, 2009 Madonna to speak before Jackson tributeNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards are known for kicking off with the kind of zaniness that has come to define the show, from a dazed Britney Spears to a disgraced Pee-wee Herman. But on Sunday, it is expected to have a somber start with a musical tribute to Michael Jackson, led by his sister Janet.

September 13th, 2009 Partial list of video music award winnersA partial list of winners of the MTV Video Music Awards. 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.

September 13th, 2009 Madonna, Janet pay tribute to Michael at VMAsNEW YORK — Michael Jackson, who was not only one of the most influential forces in MTV's history but also provided its Video Music Awards with some of its most irreverent moments, got reverential treatment Sunday as Madonna and his sister Janet provided emotional tributes — one through words, one through song. It was a tender, special moment — a rarity for the Video Music Awards.

September 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.

September 13th, 2009 MTV Video Music Awards return to New York CityNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards are known for kicking off with the kind of zaniness that has come to define the show, from a dazed Britney Spears to a disgraced Pee Wee Herman. But on Sunday, it is expected to have a somber start with a musical tribute to Michael Jackson, led by his sister Janet.

September 10th, 2009 Jackson tribute to kick off MTV Music Video AwardsNEW YORK — Before MTV settles into its annual teenybopper party known as the Video Music Awards, the ceremony will have a tender moment. Janet Jackson will kick off the show Sunday night with a tribute to her late brother.

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer Janet Jackson is said to be planning a tribute to her late brother Michael at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on September 13. Janet, 43, who collaborated with her brother on 1995 track Scream, has promised to be the highlight of the show in New York with a set dedicated to the tragic King of Pop.

September 8th, 2009 Janet Jackson to open MTV Video Music AwardsLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson will pay tribute to her late brother at the MTV Video Music Awards. The network says Jackson will open the show with a musical tribute to Michael Jackson, who died on June 25.

July 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Late pop legend Michael Jackson was preparing to make his debut as a moviemaker after signing up to co-direct and finance a drama about foster children just three months before his death. Filmmaker Bryan Michael Stoller has claimed that Jackson, who died June 25, was planning to move into Hollywood as a director, reported femalefirst.co.uk.

June 26th, 2009 Producer: BET Awards will honor Michael JacksonNEW YORK — An executive producer for the Black Entertainment TV Awards says Sunday night's live broadcast from Los Angeles will honor Michael Jackson. Stephen Hill said the show will be dedicated to Jackson because of his influence on music and pop culture.

June 18th, 2009 Emmy Awards move over for MTV Video Music AwardsLOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards are being postponed by a week to avoid bumping into MTV's Video Music Awards on September 13. CBS and the Television Academy said Wednesday that the 61st Primetime Emmys would be presented Sept.

June 17th, 2009 List of winners at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Here is a list of the winners at the Country Music Television awards, presented Tuesday: — Video of the year: Taylor Swift, "Love Story." — Male video: Brad Paisley, "Waitin' on a Woman." — Female video: Taylor Swift, "Love Story." — Group video: Rascal Flatts, "Every Day." — Duo video: Sugarland, "All I Want to Do." — Breakthrough video: Zac Brown Band, "Chicken Fried." — Collaborative video: Brad Paisley with Keith Urban, "Start a Band." — Performance of the year: Alan Jackson, George Strait, Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley, "Country Boy." — Wide open country video: Kid Rock, "All Summer Long." — Video director of the year: Trey Fanjoy for Taylor Swift's "Love Story."