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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 14:42:57 GMT -5
Fine, then it would be "Best Video that Includes a Diva with an Angry Fanbase", just so Christina fans can be happy next year when she gets snubbed in everything else.  |
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Post by Enyasurvivor on Aug 4, 2011 15:56:48 GMT -5
isn't Mean's video just her with a banjo? If only Ke$ha tried on the We R Who We R video, I would actually be upset she got snubbed for the only category she deserved
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Post by HolidayGuy on Aug 4, 2011 17:32:49 GMT -5
From what I recall, the "Mean" video shows bullying/teased-victim scenarios, as well as Swift with a banjo. :)
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Post by hitseeker. on Aug 4, 2011 19:44:16 GMT -5
LMAO @ this category. I just can't. This was just a category to give Katy and Gaga more nominations  Oh and if they want to introduce more categories, then they should bring back Best R&B Video, Best Group Video and Best Dance Video instead of coming up with this crappy category  |
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Post by Lockheart on Aug 4, 2011 19:54:13 GMT -5
What exactly was the message in Love The Way You Lie?
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Post by Honeymoon on Aug 4, 2011 19:56:17 GMT -5
What exactly was the message in Love The Way You Lie? Basically, the video seems slightly dark and has a Megan Fox cameo, so let's nominate it! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 20:06:38 GMT -5
"Don't hit your girlfriend or she'll try to leave you"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 21:42:33 GMT -5
This is so stupid. The award part of the VMAs hasn't been relevant for a good seven or eight years now, maybe even longer, and the fact that they now choose nominations mainly based on what was a hit rather than who actually made an interesting video just underscores more how irrelevant MTV really is. They no longer remember the purpose of their own damn award show. The show is only good for performances now (though even that can be hit or miss depending on the year); in fact I wish they would scrap the award show entirely and just produce a megastar concert every year.
So on top of being irrelevant in general, they decide that's not enough and add a new category just to appease some angry fans. So now they are also either pandering or just being condescending, not sure which is worse. And they still didn't fix the Rihanna snub - Man Down would have made more sense as a nomination here than LTWYL. I guess the Navy was not pressed enough (and rightfully so) for MTV to notice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2011 21:51:48 GMT -5
This is so stupid. The award part of the VMAs hasn't been relevant for a good seven or eight years now, maybe even longer, and the fact that they now choose nominations mainly based on what was a hit rather than who actually made an interesting video just underscores more how irrelevant MTV really is. They no longer remember the purpose of their own damn award show. The show is only good for performances now (though even that can be hit or miss depending on the year); in fact I wish they would scrap the award show entirely and just produce a megastar concert every year. So on top of being irrelevant in general, they decide that's not enough and add a new category just to appease some angry fans. So now they are also either pandering or just being condescending, not sure which is worse. And they still didn't fix the Rihanna snub - Man Down would have made more sense as a nomination here than LTWYL. I guess the Navy was not pressed enough (and rightfully so) for MTV to notice. Flawless post. |
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Post by David on Aug 4, 2011 23:28:40 GMT -5
Why are people pressed about LTWYL? I'm sorry.. Is domestic violence not important enough for you? At least it's the only video there that has a message that doesn't have to do with loving who you are, etc.
That said... Man Down had a powerful message too. However, I think most Americans don't really "get" that message as murders provoked by rape aren't at the forefront of our society. At least in the news, discussion, etc.
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Post by Sir Benji on Aug 4, 2011 23:43:28 GMT -5
NEW CATEGORY:
Best Video With A Message Nominees
Eminem f/ Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie" Katy Perry "Firework" Lady Gaga "Born This Way" P!nk "F****** Perfect" Rise Against "Make it Stop (September's Children)" Taylor Swift "Mean" www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2011/best-video-with-a-message/ Hopefully LTWYL wins. The others songs have BS "love yourself" messages that we've all heard 651281982 times. |
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Aug 5, 2011 0:54:20 GMT -5
LTWYL is shitty and so is its video.
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Post by Sir Benji on Aug 5, 2011 1:32:55 GMT -5
it's no more shitty than any of the other songs in that made-up on the spot category lmao.
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Post by Lockheart on Aug 5, 2011 1:36:50 GMT -5
I only asked about LTWYL since I've never really had the interest to watch the video.
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Post by Enigma. on Aug 5, 2011 6:38:10 GMT -5
There are dozens and dozens of videos with a message, even for hit songs. Far Away by Marsha Ambrosius for example handles gay theme very well and was a huge r&b hit.
So it's all about videos which fit into the image of MTV and that's why the same Katy Perrys and Eminems are up for this moonman as well.
Far Away apparently doesn't fit in.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 5, 2011 6:52:10 GMT -5
I agree. Marsha Ambrosius has released 2 amazing videos with a strong message, but she was overlooked.
You guys should look them up.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 5, 2011 6:54:47 GMT -5
What exactly was the message in Love The Way You Lie? I never watched the video more than once, but I don't recall it having this strong message. Why are people pressed about LTWYL? I'm sorry.. Is domestic violence not important enough for you? It is important, but imo it isn't portrayed that well in the video. The 2 characters go back and forth arguing and making out as far as I can recall and then there's a house burning and Eminem singing in a field. I've seem better videos, tbh. And while none of the other ones nominated in the category are genius/original, at least the "love yourself" message is portrayed better (Katy and P!nk, Gaga was nominated for the song more than anything and the other 2 I can't judge because I've never watched them) Again, my opinion. |
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Post by Kishi KCM on Aug 5, 2011 7:28:03 GMT -5
They don't have an R&B category and unless you are Beyonce, you won't get a VMA nom. I don't think 'Far Away' has been played on MTV.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Aug 5, 2011 7:41:46 GMT -5
They don't have an R&B category and unless you are Beyonce, you won't get a VMA nom. I don't think 'Far Away' has been played on MTV. That is why I'm glad there are still the EBT card Awards lol |
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Post by vantiboy3 on Aug 5, 2011 7:50:18 GMT -5
And year after year they complain about ratings....SMDH.
The Pulse Music Awards is way more coherent than this Fake Mtv Awards. What does Mtv know about Video Quality and excellence? THEY DON'T EVEN PLAY VIDEOS NO MORE!!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 8:22:28 GMT -5
This: They don't have an R&B category and unless you are Beyonce, you won't get a VMA nom. I don't think 'Far Away' has been played on MTV. and this: What exactly was the message in Love The Way You Lie? I never watched the video more than once, but I don't recall it having this strong message. Why are people pressed about LTWYL? I'm sorry.. Is domestic violence not important enough for you? It is important, but imo it isn't portrayed that well in the video. The 2 characters go back and forth arguing and making out as far as I can recall and then there's a house burning and Eminem singing in a field. I've seem better videos, tbh. And while none of the other ones nominated in the category are genius/original, at least the "love yourself" message is portrayed better (Katy and P!nk, Gaga was nominated for the song more than anything and the other 2 I can't judge because I've never watched them) Again, my opinion. Man Down has a video that actually added a message where there originally wasn't one; the song on its own would likely not be perceived as a message song. LTWYL isn't even a good video in general, and it is completely devoid of the message that's in the song. Far Away and Late Nights, Early Mornings...well, there's no point in even mentioning r&b artists at this point when it comes to MTV. And my wank over this is a moot point because like I said before it's obvious these nominations are only based on hits/star power and not the actual videos. Don't even get me started on the mistake of allowing so many of these categories to be fan voted. It used to mean something when they would have that one viewer's choice award. I'm officially that old bitty who complains about how things were so much better in my day. Sigh. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2011 10:46:56 GMT -5
NEW CATEGORY:
Best Video With A Message Nominees
Eminem f/ Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie" Katy Perry "Firework" Lady Gaga "Born This Way" P!nk "F****** Perfect" Rise Against "Make it Stop (September's Children)" Taylor Swift "Mean" www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2011/best-video-with-a-message/ Hopefully LTWYL wins. The others songs have BS "love yourself" messages that we've all heard 651281982 times. +1. Actually either that or "Fuckin Perfect" which I'd probably be even more in favor of. The other videos are just generic corny sh*t. |
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Post by Epic Fail on Aug 5, 2011 21:27:48 GMT -5
"Don't hit your girlfriend or she'll try to leave you" More like... if you hit your girlfriend lie and tell her that you'll never do it again because she s probably dumb enough to believe you. |
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Post by 3m3r7c on Aug 6, 2011 21:43:07 GMT -5
Herp derp "just underscores more how irrelevant MTV really is" "Well, what a surprise: MTV’s 2010 Video Music Awards was a ratings bonanza on Sunday night, pulling in the largest audience of any telecast on the network since 2002, according to a press release. That equates to 11.4 million viewers tuning in to watch the program, which will be in MTV’s history books as the third most-watched show of all time for the network. (Of all time!)" marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/14/surprise-surprise-mtv-vmas-pulled-in-huge-ratings/ |
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Post by HER MINAJesty on Aug 10, 2011 23:57:44 GMT -5
Britney VMA promo airing tomorrow night during Jersey Shore
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Post by David on Aug 11, 2011 0:24:34 GMT -5
Who all is slated to perform? Anyone announces yet?
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Post by HER MINAJesty on Aug 11, 2011 0:31:02 GMT -5
Adele, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne have all been announced as performers so far
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Post by Forever ♥ Young on Aug 11, 2011 10:41:31 GMT -5
New Performer:
Bruno Mars #VMA ANNOUNCEMENT! @brunomars will perform at the 2011 MTV #VMA! More: at.mtv.com/yl7Presenters:
If @brunomars wasn't enough, @kimkardashian, @selenagomez, Seth Rogen, @jonahhill, @rickyrozay & @ofwgkta presenting: at.mtv.com/pBL
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Aug 11, 2011 10:58:27 GMT -5
I thought Katy was performing?
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Post by jdanton2 on Aug 11, 2011 11:16:43 GMT -5
hoping Bruno will perform Lighters with Bad Meets Evil and maybe Marry You.
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