Video Music Awards thread

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

'Tis that time of year again, when Moonmen are given out, pop/rock stars try to top each other in outrageous performances, and music curmudgeons lament over the death of the industry for the 31th year in a row- the VMAs.

Apparently tonight Beyoncé gets a (much earned, IMO) Video Vanguard award, Nicki Minaj gets downright reptilian, and Adam Levine tries to pull himself away from a mirror in the back long enough to actually perform.

[Ben Wyatt]

The VMAs are still a thing?

[willywonka666]

I used to get so psyched for this-I didn't even realize they were coming up until someone mentioned it last week.

I've watched clips over the last few years, but I guess the last time I actually cared about catching it was 2000 or so and I haven't really enjoyed them since 97.

It just took awhile for me to realize I'm not in that age demographic anymore and there's a very slim chance I'll like anything like this anymore-in fact, I guarantee I won't, ever again.

So, yeah

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Wonder what ploy they'll cook up to get ratings this year.

[Ben Wyatt]

1997 was probably my all time favorite. 99 was pretty solid too.

[Hit Girl]

I read the nominee list.

The only song I like is "Happy"

Haven't even heard of most of the others.

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Aug 24, 2014 11:00:21 GMT -5 Ben Wyatt said:

1997 was probably my all time favorite. 99 was pretty solid too.

I dunno. 2000 helped me find puberty sooner.

[Hit Girl]

Suge Knight shot six times at Chris Brown's party

link

[Orange]

I'm very much so looking forward to this year's show, namely to see Ariana perform "Break Free" and Nicki to perform "Anaconda".

I am VERY much looking forward to the latter.

[chazraps]

If you haven't been watching the past few VMAs, you've seriously been missing out. 2013 and 2011 were among the greatest VMAs ever broadcast.

Here's my full preview for tonight that I did for the Village Voice that will bring you up to speed - blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/08/our_2014_mtv_video_music_awards_preview.php?utm_content=buffer895c2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

[Bob Schlapowitz]

I'm not joking around or being snarky, but I seriously had no idea they still did these.

[Savage Gambino]

Aug 24, 2014 14:54:55 GMT -5 Bob Schlapowitz said:

I'm not joking around or being snarky, but I seriously had no idea they still did these.

I believe you. Hell, I wouldn't even know it was VMA season if it weren't for Ariana Grande's 3 nominations.

[Lila]

I'm just here for Beyonce.

[KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!]

Oh God these again? *face palms in anticipation*

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

I keep trying to hang on, but this might be the year the pop culture music train leaves me behind.

I don't know who half the people are, and the ones I do know I can barely stand to listen to.

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Aug 24, 2014 14:54:55 GMT -5 Bob Schlapowitz said:

I'm not joking around or being snarky, but I seriously had no idea they still did these.

I'll one up you, I can't even tell you what number MTV is on my TV at this point.

[wisdomwizard]

Last year's show was the first decently fun show they had in a while, and I'm not including Miley. I might try and catch some of this tonight. Hope Ariana does as well as Justin did last year.

[Professor Chaos]

Ah ya old fuddy duddies. I for one am gonna break out my dancing shoes and shuck & jive in my living room for this occasion.

[Deleted]

Ariana Grande and Beyonce, they're more than enough reason for me to watch.

[Phosphor Glow]

Wait, Sway still works for MTV? Holy shit.