Janet Jackson headlined the VMAs with a special performance of “Scream” and dance tribute dedicated to her late brother Michael.
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Long Live the King of Pop
The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off the ceremony with a special tribute to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, who is seen on the big screen in the video for “Scream” featuring baby sis Janet Jackson.
Lady Gaga accepts the award for Best New Artist from Eminem and Tracy Morgan.
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Crossing the Line
Serena Williams introduces Pink, but not before sharing some self-deprecating humor about “crossing the line” in reference to her own outburst during a U.S. Open match over the weekend.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Dirty Money group members Dawn Richardson, formerly of Making the Band’s disbanded Danity Kane, and songwriter Kaleena work the red carpet.
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Miss Keri, Baby
Singer Keri Hilson takes the deep plunge in this revealing number.
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Auqua Woman
Singer Amerie, whose album drops in November, is stunting in her winged dress.
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Diamond Girl
Cassie beams on the carpet.
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In Full Bloom
Solange Knowles blossoms in this asymetric number which complements her short-cropped coif.
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Dual Self
Singer Sean Kingston poses with a mini me of himself at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.
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The Look of Love
Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons are smitten with one another and don’t have a problem showing it.