The 2009 MTV VMAs were exactly one month ago, and by now you've watched Taylor Swift's "You Belong With Me" performance, sat in awe of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" performance and Pink's high-flying trapeze act, squirmed uncomfortably over Lady Gaga's big, bloody "Paparazzi" performance, had your face rocked by Green Day's "East Jesus Nowhere," and worshiped at the altar of Jay-Z's "Empire State Of Mind" (with Alicia Keys and that unexpected Lil Mama drama) more times than there are Kanye interruption memes. And you know all there is to know about the making of Janet Jackson's breathtaking tribute to Michael Jackson.

But there are still a few things you might not know about the 2009 MTV VMAs. Like...

+ How a shocked Taylor Swift got from Radio City to the New York City train for her performance.

+ How Madonna slipped into a VMA rehearsal undetected DURING LUNCH!

+ How Pink's performance of "Sober" required not just her amazing acrobatics but some amazing camerawork.

+ Who took Jay-Z's place before the show.

+ How Green Day turned fire into fans...

And more!

Watch "What You Didn't Know" to get an insider's look at Green Day's and Pink's VMA performances:

And after the jump, find out more about Madonna's speech, Russell Brand's comedy club workshop, and Jay-Z's "Empire State Of Mind" performance.
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We all watch the VMAs for a little bit of star-spotting right? Well now we can swag surf just like those luminous figures by entering the VMA Gift Bag Giveaway. We're giving away a bag of brilliance here.

You can get dolled up in a QI "Hope" cashmere wool scarf, a gift bag of MAC cosmetics made especially for the VMAs, a limited edition Nooka watch, Pucci sunglasses and a Zen Jewelz custom bracelet.

Once you're looking your best you can entertain yourself with a copy of The Beatles Rock Band video game, find shelter with a gift certificate to the W Times Square Hotel and get right in your mind and body with a gift certificate to Senses New York Spa and Salon. And there's a whole lot more in there!

The sweepstakes runs from October 9th to October 23rd. You have to be 13 or older to enter (except if you live in the great state of Maine, in which case you need to be 18). This sweeps is only open to United States residents.

And since you'll be entering a sweepstakes to feel like you're a star, why not watch the stars again, in a whole new way? Be sure to tune in Saturday, October 10th at 1PM ET to see VMAs 09: What You Didn't Know, our behind-the-scenes look at the most talked-about awards show of the year.

Read the terms and conditions here.

This has been a crappy week to be both a music fan and a ticketholder. In the past week alone:

+ Kanye West and Lady Gaga's "Fame Tour" was canceled, causing anyone who knows, loves, and/or hates Kanye to wonder why: Kanye needs time for Kanye? Poor ticket sales? (I solidly CANNOT BELIEVE people wouldn't want to see Lady Gaga in concert after she practically disemboweled herself at the VMAs.)

+ Miley Cyrus came down with strep and canceled tonight's scheduled concert in Omaha. Boo! (But feel better, gurl!)

+ Then Paramore had to postpone their L.A. show yesterday because Haley Williams pulled her voice. Wah!

+ And, I'm not even kidding, The All-American Rejects had to cancel their scheduled this shows this weekend because poor Tyson Ritter's got a bum leg. Ugh!

Okay, first of all, I hope everyone feels better (and stops interrupting Taylor Swift or whatever). But all of these concert cancellations JUST SO HAPPENED to occur the same week as the International Olympic Committee decided which city would host the 2016 Summer Olympics. And if you read between the lines, you'll discover the REAL reason why Gaga and Kanye and Miley and Paramore and The All-American Rejects' shows were canceled! Don't believe the hype! It's all just a big conspiracy theory!

OBVIOUSLY Lady Gaga, Kanye, Miley Cyrus, Paramore, and The All-American Rejects are trying out for the Space Olympics... which have ALSO BEEN canceled. No idea what I'm talking about?

For all the boys out there wondering why things just don't go their way with the ladies, just take note of Russell Brand*. Want to impress a girl? You don't have to be a sensitive, considerate human being; you don't have to buy her a nice, thoughtful gift. Heck, you don't even have to put a ring on it! All you have to do is make lewd comments from the stage while hosting a globally televised awards show, suggesting that you are readily available for a bit of the no-pants-dance.

Russell Brand, who's made no secret of his affection for Katy Perry during his stint hosting this year's VMAs -- he told the VMAs that he liked what he looked up the hole in Katy Perry's trousers --  has apparently gotten his girl. According to the Daily Mail, Brand and Perry just spent a romantic week in Thailand, getting to know one a little bit better while spending some time on the beach. And while Katy didn't exactly come out and name names, she more or less confirmed the union on Twitter, claiming, "After a week in magical Thailand I'm ready 2 face the real world again. Been schooled on Morrissey, Oscar Wilde & Peter Sellers... inspired." This led Perez Hilton, sort of a one-man C.S.I. for celeb-love trysts to conclude it must be on between the American rocker and the Brit funnyman, since Wilde, Morrissey and Sellers are a holy trinity to Brand.

Mission accomplished, Russell!

*This is sarcasm. While Russell Brand is an extremely amusing celebrity and probably an incredible person to hang out with we cannot, in any way, suggest mimicking his pick-up game unless you want to spend a night in central booking for harassment.

+ Watch Katy Perry rock Russell Brand at the 2009 VMAs.

In case you missed this weekend's MTV special airing of the making of Janet Jackson's VMA performance and tribute to Michael Jackson, we've got eight online videos to make up for it.

Watch Janet Jackson and her crew of top dancers and choreographers -- Wade Robson, Tyce Diorio, Tina Landon, Jeri Slaughter, Travis Payne, Brian Friedman, Cris Judd, Dave Scott, Mia Michaels, Laurie Ann Gibson and Wade Robson -- rehearse and get physically and emotionally prepared to pay homage to Michael Jackson at the VMAs.

Plus, see Janet Jackson's dancers share heartfelt memories about working with Michael Jackson -- Wade Robson wears costume pieces Michael Jackson gave him on the "Bad" video set, get a fly-on-the-wall look at the performance details -- the shoes were custom-designed by Christian Louboutin, Janet reminds the dancers to stretch their eyes open during "Thriller," remembering that Michael gave his dancers the same tip -- and experience Janet's raw emotion as she steps onto the Radio City Music Hall stage to practice and finally perform the "Scream" choreography which she hadn't performed since she and Michael shot the video in 1995.

Watch all eight behind-the-scenes videos of Janet Jackson and her now-legendary fleet of choreographers picked to pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 VMAs.

After Madonna's sobering, heartfelt eulogy to the late, great Michael Jackson opened the 2009 MTV VMAs, Janet Jackson, along with some of the top dancers and choreographers in the world, paid tribute to her late brother in a way that made the most sense: a room-shaking, mind-bending pop spectacle of theatrics, special effects, and, of course, seemingly superhuman dance. It was an absolutely arresting performance, (I felt overwhelming privileged to be standing stage left watching the performance as the entirety of Radio City screamed as Janet reenacted "Scream"), wrought with power, emotion, and new meaning.

One more time, for one night only, Michael Jackson, whose performances brought sheer, unadulterated, ecstatic joy to his fans, danced again through the power of Janet's love and energy.

Watch Janet Jackson's 2009 VMA performance again, and watch the trailer for the new documentary, Michael Jackson's This Is It, out October 28.

And don't miss the MTV exclusive presentation of "The Making of Janet Jackson's Video Music Awards Tribute Performance," on Saturday, September 19 at 12:30pm.

Kristin Cavallari, Katy Perry, and Amber Rose picked up Buzzworthy Fashion Awards for the silvery spectacles and primal get-ups they wore to the 2009 VMAs. Now see which fashion honors Buzzworthy has bestowed upon Madonna, Olivia Palermo, Hayley Williams and more celebs for their VMA style!

MOST COMMANDING: TIE! MADONNA & OLIVIA PALERMO
Some stars like Amerie and Cassie opted for full-on color on the VMA red carpet. Madonna and Olivia Palermo, who wore Susan Woo, commanded the carpet in head-to-toe black. How New York of them.
+ Watch Olivia Palermo on the VMA red carpet.
+ Watch Madonna open the VMAs with a tribute to Michael Jackson.
+ Photos: MTV Stars on the red carpet.

ALL-AROUND CUTEST: HAYLEY WILLIAMS
THANK you, Hayley Williams. See, THIS is how you dress for the VMAs. When I chatted with Hayley inside of Radio City that night, she told me that Katy Perry told her about Jeremy Scott, who designed the LP-inspired skirt she's wearing. Hayley's vintage-rock look is spot-on perfect for the VMAs. It's youthful but not ridiculous, fun and dressed up (especially with those heels and the bright pop of color from her lipstick), but it's not over-the-top. Ahhhdorbs.

HOTTEST, MOST MAD MEN-INSPIRED GUY: GABE SAPORTA
Gabe Saporta + Balenciaga = Yeah you did.
+ Watch Cobra Starship on the VMA red carpet.
+ Watch Gabe introduce Lady Gaga's performance at the VMAs.
+ Watch Gabe discuss his VMA Mad Men style.

COOLEST THING COVERING SOMEONE'S BOOB: PINK
The sparkly pink heart covering Pink's boob during her death-defying performance of "Sober" was just one of the coolest elements of her jaw-dropping performance. I don't know what that heart thing was, but I kind of want one to stick on my laptop.
+ Watch Pink perform "Sober" at the VMAs.
+ Watch Pink on the VMA red carpet.

MOST REFLECTIVE/ SELF-REFLEXIVE: TIE! ADRIENNE BAILON & BEYONCE
Get it? GET IT? Because Adrienne, in a Stephen Sprouse dress, used to be in the Cheetah Girls, and Beyonce's wearing mirrors!
+ Watch Beyonce's "Single Ladies" VMA performance.
+ Watch Beyonce on the VMA red carpet.
+ Watch Adrienne Bailon interview everyone on the red carpet at the VMAs!

MOST THOUGHTFUL TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HOMIES: TIE! KID SISTER & DJ PREMIER
Buzzworthy idol Kid Sister took her red carpet fashion opportunity to pay tribute to the late Aaliyah, wearing in a shirt she bought on Aaliyah.com. Later that night at Lyor Cohen's VMA after party, DJ Premier (pictured with DJ Cassidy) remembered DJ AM by wearing a t-shirt with a photo of them together.
+ Watch Kid Sister discuss her amazing nails on the VMA red carpet.

MOST CASUAL FRIDAY ON SUNDAY: TIE! BRENT BOLTHOUSE & ANDY SAMBERG
Lazy Sunday? More like casual Friday. Brent Bolthouse kept it biznass casual like a BAWSE in Vans on the VMA red carpet, and Andy Samberg was his usually perfectly-bedheaded-and-a-little-unkempt-but not-in-a-way-that-he-smells-and-I-wish-all-guys-dressed-like-this self. I digress.

MOST LIKELY TO BE SEEN SPREAD OUT ON TOP OF A CAR ON HER MYSPACE: AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL'S JADE COLE
I mean, I'm just sayin'...

+ Check out more VMA fashion photos and fashion videos, and watch all-star VMA fashion videos after the jump!

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I took Buzzworthy on the road the other night -- and by "on the road," I mean 11 blocks south -- to the G-Star Raw Spring 2010 show at New York Fashion Week, where I caught up with Gabe Saporta on the red carpet (which he walked with Kara DioGuardi!)

We chatted about the VMAs, and invariably, about Taylor Swift and Kanye's big interruption. Here's what Gabe had to say about Kanye Gate -- "Kanye's crazy! It means he likes you!" and being Team Taylor. (And about looking TOTALLY Don Draper at the VMAs.)

This week, the Internet has been so atwitter with Kanye West VMA mashups, parodies, LOLpegs and so much stuff that I'm surprised Al Gore didn't have to go run and create a whole other Internet just to keep up with the contast demand for jokey Kanye interruption photos and videos. You can even have Kanye interrupt your entire website. Kanye's even been interrupting himself.

Taylor Swift's stock's through the roof, and Kanye kind of won too (for Team Kanye) by turning himself into a meme and making us all laugh through the week by turning into the new LOLcats. Here are 10 of the funniest Kanye interruption images.

1.) Kanye Interrupts The Titanic

Via FunkJelly (NSFW)

2.) Kanye Interrupts Mario

(Via I'mma Let You Finish)

3.) Kanye Interrupts Morrissey

(Via TheDiggity.Tumblr.com)

Classic.

4.) Kanye Interrupts Back To The Future

(Via F**kYeahBacktotheFuture.Tumblr.com)

5.) Kanye Interupts Keyboard Cat, Part I

(Via I'mma Let You Finish)

... And...

Kanye Interrupts Keyboard Cat Part II

(Via I'mma Let You Finish)

6.) Kanye Interrupts Criss Angel

(Via I'mma Let You Finish)

7.) Kanye Interrupts Twilight's Jacob Black And Edward Cullen

(Via I'mma Let You Finish)

(Via Anorak.co.uk)

8.) Kanye Interrupts Tay Zonday

(Via Urlesque)

9.) Kanye Interrupts House (THE JESSIE SPANO ONE!!!!1!)

(Via JoshMerrill.com)

10.) Kanye Interrupts America's Independence

(Via I'mma Let You Finish)

Because you know he probably would've tried...

+ Get bonus Kanye interruption pics after the jump!

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PLEASE believe me when I tell you that at this point in the week I've seen just about EVERY Kanye West stagecrashing/ interruption mash-up/ hybrid/ parody ever created. Trust me. I get it. I work at MTV, I was at the VMAs when it happened, I like funny things. I've seen them all. I'm pretty sure my mom's even sent me a few. Hell, I think she even MADE a few Kanye interruption JPEGs.

But this Kanye/ Taylor VMA tribute, by Houston singer-songwriter Without A Face (he's on Ludo's Redbird Records and tours with the band) is one of the most fun, as it parodies Taylor Swift's "Love Story" and Kanye's "Heartless" and involves hilariously timed VMA footage of Kanyegate (the shot of Beyonce's face is priceless), as well as references to U2 and KANYE'S SOUTH PARK FISHSTICKS!

Okay, Without A Face, I'ma let you finish, but first, lemme say, this is one of the best Kanye/ Taylor VMA parodies I've seen all week!!!1!

one heartless love song parody (taylor & kanye) from wafvimeo on Vimeo.