BETTER LATE THAN NEVER VMA WRAP

(JT and Timbo at last year's VMA ceremony)

Sorry it took so long but you can hear what we really have to think about the VMAs this way!  I didn't want to BS you folks.  I regret to say that this VMA had nothing on last years Las Vegas extrasexual suare of musical concoctions formed by the one and only Timbaland.  In last years ceremony, Timbo was given the opportunity to organize the VMAs and he took full advantage. The hottest artists headlined the show and were designated as headliners by whether or not they had their own hotel suite and party.  So for instance, Kanye West had his own "Good Life" party in his own suite with collaborators like T-Pain.  Timbo and Justin Timberlake had their own room and party and had their friends perform throughout the evening. Lil Wayne had his own as well with Gym Class Heroes and Fall Out Boy. It seemed like a televised concert but instead of commercials they handed awards.  

I'd like to start off by stating how it was an election year and the artists who, with all their garnered popularity, actually have a voice in the young-voter community but failed to use it.  TI sported a "Respect the Vote" T-shirt in his performance with Rihanna but Young Jeezy rolled up in a car decked out with "Obama '08" and that was about it.  As far as the overall quality of the show goes it was mediocre.  I enjoyed hearing that artists such as Kid Cudi performed during commercials which is a testament to MTVs shift away from bubblegum pop culture and their respect for actual music. Here he is...

    

Katy Perry is a breath of fresh air in the female music industry. The Santa Barbara native's real name is "Katy Hudson" had to change her name because of Goldie Hawn's actress daughter "Kate Hudson". Her ability to stay true to herself is so sexy and her voice has a raunchy touch to it that I really like.  I see her having a bright future and wish her the best. She's a showman or "show-woman" but doesn't have to look like she's masturbating on stage to get the crowd into it. Just a few provocative smiles and sexy riffs with her voice do the trick..(no lip-synch)

To be a bit more positive, I thought the DJ AM and Travis Barker all-night side performances were a very nice touch. It was like an open-mic of champions so that was cool.  Kanye's new song "Love Lockdown" was a great way to close the show and some poeople say he shouldn't be singing but being that song is so close to heart I think Kanye took a great risk putting himself out there so more power to him.  (The glow in the dark heart was kinda cheesy though)...

As far as award winners... BRTINEY SPEARS CLEANED UP!!!!!?????  I think that was a pity move if I've ever seen one. However I do like that song "Break the Ice" which she got no recognition for. I guess she had a nice little come back year out of her drug-induced psycho stage.   So, in a conclusion ThatGo I'ma say goodbye to Hollywood becasue VMAs need Timbo and Las Vegas.   Let me know what you thought. (apologies for my super-cynical commentary)