Britney Spears was the big winner at the MTV Video Music Awards 2008, after 16 nominations, Britney Spears finally won a moonman. She won all three of her nominations for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and Video of the Year for “Piece of Me”.
2008 VMAs was hosted by Russell Brand, an English comedian.
At one point, he said the night “marked the launch of a very new Britney Spears era”.
He called the US President “a retarded cowboy fella” who in England “wouldn’t be trusted with scissors“, and made many references to the virginity rings worn by the Jonas Brothers.
Later in the show, Brant apologised for his comments about the Jonas Brothers
The 25th annual Video Music Awards opened with a performance by Rihanna performing her single “Disturbia“.
Here are the 2008 Video Music Awards winners.
Best Female Video
Britney Spears “Piece Of Me” (Directed by Wayne Isham)
Best Male Video
Chris Brown “With You” (Directed by Erik White)
Best Dancing In A Video
Pussycat Dolls “When I Grow Up” Directed by Joseph Kahn
Best Rock Video
Linkin Park “Shadow Of The Day” Directed by Joe Hahn
Best Hip Hop Video
Lil Wayne “Lollipop” Directed by Gil Green/Dwayne Carter
Best New Artist
Tokio Hotel “Ready, Set, Go!” Directed by Warwick & Haering
Best Pop Video
Britney Spears”Piece Of Me” Directed by Wayne Isham
Video Of The Year
Britney Spears”Piece Of Me” Directed by Wayne Isham
Best Art Direction
Gnarls Barkley “Run” Art Direction by Happy & Kells Jesse
Best Choreography
Gnarls Barkley”Run” Choreography by Mikey Rooney
Best Cinematography
The White Stripes “Conquest” Cinematography by Wyatt Troll
Best Direction
Erykah Badu “Honey” Directed by Erykah Badu & Mr. Roboto
Best Editing
Death Cab For Cutie “I Will Possess Your Heart” Edited by Jeff Buchanan
Best Special Effects
Kanye West ft T-Pain “Good Life” Special Effects by X1 FX
Here is the complete list of MTV Video Music Awards 2008 Nominees and Performers
September 28th, 2008 at 8:16 am
the best part of the VMA’s was Kanye West’s performance at the end… the worst part was the host (what’s with the accent?)
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Im doing a research project for school and i wanted to know who won the best pop group for 2008? or who is the best known pop artist?