+ Sure, we already know who won all the real 2008 Video Music Awards. But what about all the fun made-up categories?? (You know, like Ashlee Simpson for Sexiest Mother-To-Be! Ne-Yo for Most Gangsta Chic! Travis McCoy/Katy Perry for Cutest Couple!)
Check out these backstage pics and red carpet photos and tell us your picks…Creativity is a definite plus, but if you choose Lindsay/Sam or Paris/Benji for Cutest Couple, be prepared to defend yourselves. (C’mon, Travis’ bowtie even matches Katy’s little glittery barrette thingy! HOW MUCH MORE PERFECT CAN YOU GET??)
+ And speaking of numbers, that song Kanye West performed at the VMAs? He only wrote it, like, a week and a half ago. And apparently, it’s his “favorite song 2 date!!” (MTV)
+ Meanwhile, we all know Britney Spears has three Moonmen, two kids and one stunning figure. But does she still have a shot at superstardom? (MTV)
+ Hey, so the VMAs might be over, but the behind-the-scenes tidbits are still flooding in! Among the stuff you missed? Panic at the Disco’s stubborn refusal to be fashionably late. (Newsroom)
+ Plus, it’s never too late to relive the most talked-about moments from the show and amazing live performances. Because there’s nothing like seeing a heavily eyelinered Rihanna rip through “Disturbia/Seven Nation Army” — without a single mohawked hair out of place. (MTV)
+ And in non-VMAs news…the lead singer of Color Me Badd (impressively!) finds a way to make New Kids On the Block look good less crappy by comparison. (Scandalist)
+ Finally, recessions have never been so profitable! Young Jeezy’s new album easily holds off NKOTB and opens at #1 on the Billboard 200. (MTV)