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Home · Red Carpet

2009 MTV Video Music Awards

2009 MTV Video Music Awards
By · September 13, 2009October 29, 2020
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Loud and Clear

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.

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Party Pooper

Kayne West steals the shine of country singer Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech for Best Female Video to let her know Beyoncé deserved it for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

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Gaga Goes Wild

Lady Gaga’s theatrical performance of her smash “Paparazzi” was more disturbing than artistic, but her talent and swagger can’t be denied.

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Awkward Moment

Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler joins Sean “Diddy” Combs, who pretends to look perplexed when the mention of Kanye West’s name draws jeers.

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Gentleman of the Night

Singer Ne-Yo and actor Chace Crawford introduce Beyoncé for her much-anticipated performance.

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Diva Delight

Beyoncé give the crowd what they want during a lively performance of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

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Artistic Revolution

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.

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Sharing the Love

After winning the Moonman for Best Music Video for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Beyoncé invited Taylor Swift to complete her acceptance speech that Kanye West rudely interrupted.

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Keys to New York

Alicia Keys does her thing onstage during her performance of “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z.

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New York’s Finest

The night’s finale performers, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, kill it onstage with a tribute to the great city of New York.

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Family Patriarch

Michael Jackson’s dad, Joe Jackson, attends the awards to witness the special tribute to his late son.

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Red Alert

Beyoncé is fire-engine hot on the red carpet.

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For the Love of Michael

Jermaine Jackson is on hand to witness MTV’s Michael Jackson tribute featuring baby sis Janet Jackson.

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Much Respect

Kanye West gives Papa Jackson some dap during the show.

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Sister Circle

Alicia Keys struts her stuff at the awards.

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Island Spice

Singer Sean Paul looks “So Fine” and cool on the red carpet.

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Animal Instincts

Kanye West holds on tight to his main squeeze Amber Rose on the red carpet.

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Young & Gifted

“90210” hottie Tristan Wilds delivers urban-meets-schoolboy charm chic.

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Three the Hard Way

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.

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