MTV Video Music Awards

MTV Video Music Awards is a tradition born in 1984, the occasion marks a style of young pop culture extravaganza, with performances and sketches with the top names in corporate-approved subversion. The former Destiny's Child singer even managed to outshine Lady Gaga in drag, who picked up 2 awards and Katy Perry – also known as Mrs Russell Brand – who won three, which includes video of the year.

Yet another vital second came during Jay-Z & Kanye West's "surprise" collaborative performance from the Watch The Throne track "Otis," complete with pyrotechnics and a huge American flag. Just the way in which the two fellas orbited one another onstage made it complex not to wish to go buy tickets to The Throne tour immediately.

The MTV VMAs annually turn up the total on surprises and outrageous acts by the world's top singers and bands. Legendary soul singer Tony Bennett and pop star Bruno Mars took portion in the tribute on the late soul singer Amy Winehouse, who recently died. Bennett said some people just have talent and other people do not.

 2011 MTV Video Music Awards

Video of the Year: Katy Perry - Firework
Female Video of the Year: Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Male Video of the Year: Justin Bieber - U Smile
Best Hip Hop Video: Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
Best New Artist: Tyler, the Creator - Yonkers
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears - Till The World Ends
Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters - Walk
Best Collaboration: Katy Perry ft. Kanye West - E.T.
Best Video with a Message: Lady Gaga - Born This Way