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Posted By on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 at 10:18 AM

I was all set to post some thoughts about last night's Video Music Awards, but I can't do that until I voice my opinion on Kanye West's antics of last night.

First off, it's sad that Kanye is getting exactly what he wanted and everyone is talking about him. I'm glad that it's all negative towards him though. One person said, "He was just stating his opinion." That's great, but hijacking the acceptance speech of a young woman (Taylor Swift) who had just won her first award was not the time or place to do it.

Kanye should have posted it on his blog or Twitter feed so that only the people who give a shit about this arrogant asshole would have cared what his opinion is. I don't care if Kanye West loves bacon sandwiches, thinks Eminem is fantastic or wants to share his opinion that Beyonce had the best video. This isn't the Kanye West Awards.

Swift was apparently backstage hysterically crying after the incident. Well done, Mr. West. May your next album and concert be a flop.

Put simply — Kanye West has no class. The question is, for how long are people going to continue to put up with this crap? It should be noted — there are some people defending West and saying he just made a mistake — "it's not like he killed someone" — but it's also not the first time he's hijacked a show. Remember "George Bush doesn't like black people"?

If only he stood

And kudos for Beyonce for giving her spotlight back to Swift who was allowed to give her acceptance speech.

Anyway — as far as the rest of the awards, here are some brief thoughts:

• The show opened with a heartfelt speech by Madonna that was a little self-centered, but well stated. It was followed by a Michael Jackson tribute. I could have done without the dancing reenactments, but it built up to a performance by Janet Jackson. I'd rather watch her reenact MJ's dance moves instead of other random people.

• Katy Perry showcased a bit of her vocals as Joe Perry played guitar on "We Will Rock You."

• Russell Brand did his best not to offend and wasn't as entertaining as last year.

• Does MTV even play videos anymore? They handed out about 5 or 6 awards all night. Best Female Video went to Swift.

• Best Rock Video to Green Day.

• Lady Gaga. Yeah, I'm not a fan. I don't like the style, I don't like her singing and thought she'd be a one-hit wonder. She's not the ground-breaking artist she thinks she is.

• Best Pop Video to Britney Spears. Isn't she still crazy? And why give awards to people who lip synch their whole show? I guess because it's for a video and not live talent.

• Green Day put on a great performance.

• Yeah, I'm tired of Beyonce's "Single Ladies." Get your ring and go home.

• Best Male Video to T.I. The crowd unleashed boos for Kanye when his name was read.

• Muse performs in theatre across the street.

• Best Hip Hop Video to Eminem. More boos for Kanye.

• Best New Artist to Lady Gaga who walks up in her fourth outfit of the night.

• Serena Williams should have gotten more boos for the crap she pulled at the U.S. Open on Saturday night.

• Pink's performance was impressive. Looked like something from Cirque du Soleil.

• Video of the Year to Beyonce.

• Jay-Z and Alicia Keys sing together to close the show in style.

• Premiere of the Michael Jackson movie. Can anyone else see him on screen and not focus immediately on his nose?

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