This year's MTV Video Music Awards was decidedly different from any other year, but one thing remains the same: some folks went home with their very own Moon Person! The award show aired live on Sunday night, and although performances and speeches were made from various locations per Covid-19 guidelines, it still didn't disappoint. Host extraordinaire Keke Palmer kept the good times rolling as artists gave their best remote performances and lucky nominees snagged their prizes. Check out the list ahead to see who ended up taking home a Moon Person trophy for themselves!
Related: Here Are the 2020 MTV VMA Nominees!
Video Of The Year
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
Artist Of The Year
Lady Gaga
Push Best New Artist
Doja Cat
Best Group
BTS
Song Of The Year
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
Best Collaboration
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
Best...
Related: Here Are the 2020 MTV VMA Nominees!
Video Of The Year
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd
Artist Of The Year
Lady Gaga
Push Best New Artist
Doja Cat
Best Group
BTS
Song Of The Year
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
Best Collaboration
"Rain on Me" by Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande
Best...
- 8/31/2020
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
On Sunday, coveted Moon Person trophies were handed out at the socially distanced and Covid-compliant 2020 MTV Video Music Awards ceremony with The Weeknd winning Video of the year as well as Best R&b. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga — in endless costume and mask changes — tallied the most wins including Artist of the Year and the first-ever Tricon Award.
Airing live on MTV and simulcast on The CW and other ViacomCBS brands, the 37th annual ceremony was hosted by Keke Palmer with performances by Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and others. Shot in the various boroughs of New York City, the ceremony was an homage to the city and its resilience.
BTS scored numerous trophies including Best Pop, Best K-pop and Best Group while Megan Thee Stallion won for Best Hip Hop and H.E.R. won Video For Good. Taylor Swift took a Moon Person home for directing her video...
Airing live on MTV and simulcast on The CW and other ViacomCBS brands, the 37th annual ceremony was hosted by Keke Palmer with performances by Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and others. Shot in the various boroughs of New York City, the ceremony was an homage to the city and its resilience.
BTS scored numerous trophies including Best Pop, Best K-pop and Best Group while Megan Thee Stallion won for Best Hip Hop and H.E.R. won Video For Good. Taylor Swift took a Moon Person home for directing her video...
- 8/31/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
We may still have a few questions about this year's MTV Video Music Awards - like who's hosting the night of music - but at least we know everyone who's nominated! Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are leading the pack of nominees with nine nods each thanks in large part to their instant club collaboration "Rain on Me," followed by Billie Eilish and The Weeknd with six nominations each. Not only does this year's list of nominees host two quarantine-specific categories (best music video from home and best quarantine performance) but it also has a couple of history-makers: Eilish is the first artist in Vma history to nab two video-of-the-year nominations while still in their teens and Grande is the first artist to be nominated for video of the year three years in a row since Beyoncé's run from 2014 to 2016, just to name a couple. Who will take home a "Moon Person" this year?...
- 8/2/2020
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Nicki Minaj and will.i.am have brought their studio hook-up to the screen. Together, the Young Money rapper and the Black Eyed Peas star worked with director Thomas Kloss to shoot a music video for their duet track "Check It Out" in Los Angeles.
"You can expect to see a bunch of flyness as far as the outfits," will.i.am told MTV. "When I say flyness, I'm talking about Nicki's outfits. She's looking super-duper fly and whatnot." In one scene, Minaj is seen rocking a pink tight leather outfit and will.i.am wearing black ensemble.
Minaj herself said, "We're doing almost like an ode to Japanese culture and Japanese anime. I'm obviously a big fan and I've joined forces with like the only boy that I know that's also able to capture that culture." In her previous clip for "Your Love", she brings in "geisha, samurai themes.
"You can expect to see a bunch of flyness as far as the outfits," will.i.am told MTV. "When I say flyness, I'm talking about Nicki's outfits. She's looking super-duper fly and whatnot." In one scene, Minaj is seen rocking a pink tight leather outfit and will.i.am wearing black ensemble.
Minaj herself said, "We're doing almost like an ode to Japanese culture and Japanese anime. I'm obviously a big fan and I've joined forces with like the only boy that I know that's also able to capture that culture." In her previous clip for "Your Love", she brings in "geisha, samurai themes.
- 9/28/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are fast approaching, which means that in only a few weeks you'll be treated to an excellent night of performances and appearances by the likes of Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, B.o.B and Deadmau5 (who will serve as the house DJ at the show). While people tend to remember the classic performances and the unhinged moments, the coveted Moonman is the reason why people show up and tune in. This year, there are 16 categories wherein some of the biggest music stars in the universe will compete for the coolest trophy in awards shows. Today, we take a look at the nominees in the Best Cinematography category.
Though the main event of the music video tends to be the song, most should be able to work even if the sound is put on mute. That's where cinematography comes into play.
Though the main event of the music video tends to be the song, most should be able to work even if the sound is put on mute. That's where cinematography comes into play.
- 8/24/2010
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
A music video directed by Thomas Kloss in support of The Pussycat Dolls' new song "Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)" has been revealed. Filmed at a Vienna trainyard, it highlights a crowded market scene with all the members of The Pussycat Dolls sporting Bollywood-themed costumes and alluding "Slumdog Millionaire" dance sequence.
Commenting on the video, Nicole Scherzinger previously said from its shooting location that it will capture scenes "from every point of people around the world and represent from every place." She also stated, "Somehow the energy and love of the songs shined through and it was as if we were just an extension of where the movie took off at the end."
"Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)" is originally a Hindi song performed by Indian singers Sukhwinder Singh and A. R. Rahman for the soundtrack of the Dev Patel-starring film. The track is then re-recorded by...
Commenting on the video, Nicole Scherzinger previously said from its shooting location that it will capture scenes "from every point of people around the world and represent from every place." She also stated, "Somehow the energy and love of the songs shined through and it was as if we were just an extension of where the movie took off at the end."
"Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)" is originally a Hindi song performed by Indian singers Sukhwinder Singh and A. R. Rahman for the soundtrack of the Dev Patel-starring film. The track is then re-recorded by...
- 3/14/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The Pussycat Dolls' performance at TV show "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on March 10 has been made available to watch through a newly-found video footage. Led by Nicole Scherzinger, they rocked NBC's Rockefeller Center Studio 6B with their Bollywood-themed appearance.
After performing at "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", The Pussycat Dolls will next be seen serving as a musical guest at Wabc-tv's talk show "Live with Regis and Kelly" on March 12. At the show, they are also scheduled to deliver the English version of the "Slumdog Millionaire" soundtrack.
In related news, The Pussycat Dolls will reportedly premiere a music video for "Jai Ho" on March 21 at 9 A.M. on VH1 Top 20 Countdown. In the upcoming video directed by Thomas Kloss, they will be captured performing a dance sequence, which is similar to the one seen in the Dev Patel-starring movie.
The Pussycat Dolls singing "Jai Ho" at "Late Night...
After performing at "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", The Pussycat Dolls will next be seen serving as a musical guest at Wabc-tv's talk show "Live with Regis and Kelly" on March 12. At the show, they are also scheduled to deliver the English version of the "Slumdog Millionaire" soundtrack.
In related news, The Pussycat Dolls will reportedly premiere a music video for "Jai Ho" on March 21 at 9 A.M. on VH1 Top 20 Countdown. In the upcoming video directed by Thomas Kloss, they will be captured performing a dance sequence, which is similar to the one seen in the Dev Patel-starring movie.
The Pussycat Dolls singing "Jai Ho" at "Late Night...
- 3/12/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
"I Hope you enjoy it, enjoy the day with us," Nicole Scherzinger says as behind-the-scenes footage from the set of The Pussycat Dolls' "Jai Ho" music video starts off. The singer then says that the video, shot at a Vienna trainyard, will capture scenes "from every point of people around the world and represent from every place."
Giving a sneak peek into the music video, the footage reveals Thomas Kloss as the man behind the lens and A.R. Rahman making a cameo. Highlighting a crowded market scene, it shows all the members of The Pussycat Dolls sporting Bollywood-themed costumes and performing a dance sequence, which is similar to the one seen in movie "Slumdog Millionaire".
Jai Ho is originally a Hindi song performed by Indian singers Sukhwinder Singh and A. R. Rahman for the soundtrack of the Dev Patel-starring film. The track is then re-recorded by The Pussycat Dolls...
Giving a sneak peek into the music video, the footage reveals Thomas Kloss as the man behind the lens and A.R. Rahman making a cameo. Highlighting a crowded market scene, it shows all the members of The Pussycat Dolls sporting Bollywood-themed costumes and performing a dance sequence, which is similar to the one seen in movie "Slumdog Millionaire".
Jai Ho is originally a Hindi song performed by Indian singers Sukhwinder Singh and A. R. Rahman for the soundtrack of the Dev Patel-starring film. The track is then re-recorded by The Pussycat Dolls...
- 3/4/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The Pussycat Dolls' music video, which is directed by Thomas Kloss for their single "Bottle Pop", has been premiered. It features the musical act dancing their raunchy moves. Nearing the end, it shows they are joined by several male backing dancers.
Commenting on the newly-released video, the group's member Nicole Scherzinger previously told MTV that the video is "freaky fun." She said, "It's gonna be so much fun. ... It's gonna be a dance video. Obviously, you can tell by our wardrobe, it's going to be very colorful and fun ... freaky fun! You guys are going to be wanting to pop some bottles after this one."
"Bottle Pop" is the fourth single off The Pussycat Dolls' second studio album "Doll Domination" in North America and the third single in Oceana. Featuring Snoop Dogg, the dance track is written by Nicole Scherzinger, Fernando Garibay and Sean Garrett.
The Pussycat Dolls' "Bottle Pop...
Commenting on the newly-released video, the group's member Nicole Scherzinger previously told MTV that the video is "freaky fun." She said, "It's gonna be so much fun. ... It's gonna be a dance video. Obviously, you can tell by our wardrobe, it's going to be very colorful and fun ... freaky fun! You guys are going to be wanting to pop some bottles after this one."
"Bottle Pop" is the fourth single off The Pussycat Dolls' second studio album "Doll Domination" in North America and the third single in Oceana. Featuring Snoop Dogg, the dance track is written by Nicole Scherzinger, Fernando Garibay and Sean Garrett.
The Pussycat Dolls' "Bottle Pop...
- 2/2/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A duplicitous blonde, a dumb guy and a lot of money at stake. These things can go a long way, especially if you steam them up in a Florida bedroom town. But "Palmetto" is no "Body Heat", merely a limp reincarnation of a sexy, noir thriller, and is likely to drop fast at the boxoffice for Castle Rock. With a fetching cast -- Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue, Gina Gershon -- it promises some sizzle, but its endless seascape and dreary compositions merely give us drizzle.
In this lust-boiler, Harrelson stars as Harry, a bitter reporter who has served hard time for exposing some graft in his corrupt little town. Harry's a victim and he's bitter about it, wants to get back at the powers that be. Vulnerable and broke, he's an easy mark, especially for a leggy blonde (Shue) with a fetching offer. It's simple enough and illegal -- make a phone call to Rhea's money-bags, terminally ill husband and say their daughter has been kidnapped and to bag up $500 grand. No deep thinker -- in fact, he's so incredibly dumb it's hard to fathom this dunderhead as an investigative reporter -- Harry agrees to do the deed. He's able to carry it off with only minor hitches and, still pissed about his incarceration, he's developed a hard set of situational morals that don't get in the way of his small thought processes.
Unlike his brainier generic predecessors -- most prominently, Fred MacMurray in "Double Indemnity" and William Hurt in "Body Heat" -- this guy does not see the ramifications of his actions, even on a simple crime level. He is such a stooge that any moral or emotional contradictions or misgivings don't even apply here, indicative of E. Max Frye's skimpy screenwriting. Even more woeful, "Palmetto" is riddled with plot contrivances, logical lapses and other inadequacies that turn us off.
Our disbelief, disinterest and ultimate distaste are further aggravated by the casting. As the hapless Harry, Harrelson's slow-moving performance only magnifies the knucklehead dimension of this guy and never taps his cerebral side. Part of the reason the Hurt character was so appealing in "Body Heat" was that his undoing came from personal flaws and cracks that emanated from positive traits in his character. No such richness here -- this guy is merely a shallow bonehead. Who cares? While Harrelson may be a very obvious choice to play such a chap, Shue as the bad blonde and Gershon as the steadfast girlfriend are not the obvious choices, and the against-the-grain casting simply doesn't work. We admit it's very creative, but again, it rattles the sensibilities -- just another goof in this off-kilter calamity. On the positive side, Chloe Sevigny is alluring and aptly unpredictable in a nymphette role.
Further enervating the production is Volker Schlondorff's dour, chilly direction. There is no heat in this stiff cinematic -- no overpowering lusts, no uncontrollable urges. The juices just don't flow on either a philosophical or sexual level, and they are further deadened by the grim technical contributions: cinematographer Thomas Kloss' dull palettes (dim greens, blues and browns) and composer Klaus Doldinger's dreary score make one think we are watching a film about Teutonic depression set in the North Sea, not sex and murder in Florida -- indicative of the film's overall botched chemistry.
PALMETTO
Columbia Pictures
Castle Rock Entertainment
Producers: Matthias Wendlandt, Al Corley
Director: Volker Schlondorff
Screenwriter: E. Max Frye
Based on the novel "Just Another Sucker" by: James Hadley Chase
Executive producers: Al Corley, Bart Rosenblatt, Eugene Musso
Director of photography: Thomas Kloss
Editor: Peter Przygodda
Production designer: Claire Bowin
Costume designer: Terry Dresbach
Music: Klaus Doldinger
Color/stereo
Cast:
Harry Barber: Woody Harrelson
Nina: Gina Gershon
Rhea: Elisabeth Shue
Donnelly: Michael Rapaport
Renick: Tom Wright
Odette: Chloe Sevigny
Running time -- 112 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
In this lust-boiler, Harrelson stars as Harry, a bitter reporter who has served hard time for exposing some graft in his corrupt little town. Harry's a victim and he's bitter about it, wants to get back at the powers that be. Vulnerable and broke, he's an easy mark, especially for a leggy blonde (Shue) with a fetching offer. It's simple enough and illegal -- make a phone call to Rhea's money-bags, terminally ill husband and say their daughter has been kidnapped and to bag up $500 grand. No deep thinker -- in fact, he's so incredibly dumb it's hard to fathom this dunderhead as an investigative reporter -- Harry agrees to do the deed. He's able to carry it off with only minor hitches and, still pissed about his incarceration, he's developed a hard set of situational morals that don't get in the way of his small thought processes.
Unlike his brainier generic predecessors -- most prominently, Fred MacMurray in "Double Indemnity" and William Hurt in "Body Heat" -- this guy does not see the ramifications of his actions, even on a simple crime level. He is such a stooge that any moral or emotional contradictions or misgivings don't even apply here, indicative of E. Max Frye's skimpy screenwriting. Even more woeful, "Palmetto" is riddled with plot contrivances, logical lapses and other inadequacies that turn us off.
Our disbelief, disinterest and ultimate distaste are further aggravated by the casting. As the hapless Harry, Harrelson's slow-moving performance only magnifies the knucklehead dimension of this guy and never taps his cerebral side. Part of the reason the Hurt character was so appealing in "Body Heat" was that his undoing came from personal flaws and cracks that emanated from positive traits in his character. No such richness here -- this guy is merely a shallow bonehead. Who cares? While Harrelson may be a very obvious choice to play such a chap, Shue as the bad blonde and Gershon as the steadfast girlfriend are not the obvious choices, and the against-the-grain casting simply doesn't work. We admit it's very creative, but again, it rattles the sensibilities -- just another goof in this off-kilter calamity. On the positive side, Chloe Sevigny is alluring and aptly unpredictable in a nymphette role.
Further enervating the production is Volker Schlondorff's dour, chilly direction. There is no heat in this stiff cinematic -- no overpowering lusts, no uncontrollable urges. The juices just don't flow on either a philosophical or sexual level, and they are further deadened by the grim technical contributions: cinematographer Thomas Kloss' dull palettes (dim greens, blues and browns) and composer Klaus Doldinger's dreary score make one think we are watching a film about Teutonic depression set in the North Sea, not sex and murder in Florida -- indicative of the film's overall botched chemistry.
PALMETTO
Columbia Pictures
Castle Rock Entertainment
Producers: Matthias Wendlandt, Al Corley
Director: Volker Schlondorff
Screenwriter: E. Max Frye
Based on the novel "Just Another Sucker" by: James Hadley Chase
Executive producers: Al Corley, Bart Rosenblatt, Eugene Musso
Director of photography: Thomas Kloss
Editor: Peter Przygodda
Production designer: Claire Bowin
Costume designer: Terry Dresbach
Music: Klaus Doldinger
Color/stereo
Cast:
Harry Barber: Woody Harrelson
Nina: Gina Gershon
Rhea: Elisabeth Shue
Donnelly: Michael Rapaport
Renick: Tom Wright
Odette: Chloe Sevigny
Running time -- 112 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 2/13/1998
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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