Perhaps the biggest news of the night, the announcement of Beyonce's pregnancy. After performing, the singer threw down her mic, opened her jacket and rubbed her belly, confirming what everyone had been wondering all night (after seeing her baby bump on arrival). Proud poppa-to-be Jay-Z applauded as cameras turned to him in the audience. I don't know why, but I'm elated for Beyonce! Lesson here for ladies: date, marry, then baby! Beyonce's setting a great example. The singer married Jay-Z 3 years ago in a private ceremony. 
Another hightlight was the tribute to Britney Spears as she became the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award. A troupe of young girls perfromed to her hits. She also took home the moonman for Best Pop video for the third year in a row. Congrats Brit! That makes it her fifth Moonman.
Probably one of the most anticipated performances of the night, Adele gave another breathtaking performance of "Someone Like You." She continues to bring me to tears, as I am sure she did the world over. I feel like I am going through heartbreak every time I hear her sing this, despite not having experienced that myself kind of heartbreak myself. I feel blessed every time I get to hear that beautiful voice. Her video for "Rolling In The Deep" took home three awards! 
Sigh... How can I leave out Gaga? That's right, I can't! Yet again, she grabs everyone's attention with a gender bending performance as she opened with her alter ego, Jo Calderone. Guy-ga even got to nab a kiss from Miss Spears when presenting her award. When is she going to run out of steam? Shock value... not wearing off?
And a touching moment for me, the Amy Winehouse tribute. She may have never made it to the VMA stage but Tony Bennett and Russell Brand paid homage to the late singer, followed by clips of her duet with Bennett "Body And Soul," recorded before her untimely death last month. The single is expected to be released September 14th, which would have been Winehouse's 28th birthday. The Tribute was concluded with a performance of her Zutons cover, "Valerie," by Bruno Mars.
Representing for the boys: Justin Bieber took Best Male, Foo Fighters walked away with Best Rock and Tyler, The Creator took home the award for Best New Artist.
Katy Perry took home the night's biggest prize, the moonman for Video Of The Year went to "Firework." She also took home two moonmen for "E.T." for Best Collaboration as well as Best Special Effects. Making her and Adele the biggest winners of the night, with three awards each. I was not a fan of the yellow cube that had fallen on Perry's head and was apparently wedged into her skull.
Not really music related, but MTV gave us a sneak peek at "Hunger Games." I had heard great things about the book, and had been meaning to read it until I heard they were making a movie, looks like it could be a good one. Add to must see movie list.
That was the only thing lacking for me, the rock and roll! Lady Gaga Ft Brian May (Queen) doesn't quite cut it. Nor does Chris Brown dancing to "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Very sad indeed. Red Hot Chili Peppers and Blink 182 are back, they could have perhaps wowed us, no? Even using Best Rock nominees would have been a good idea! MTV used to power music, take back that power!
All in all, was a good night. Until next year...
You can check out the full winners list here:
2011 VMA - Winners List
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