The 2009 MTV VMAs Performances and Highlights

The 2009 MTV VMAs' performances and highlights.

Beyonce - Beyonce performs "Single Ladies," the video that earned her a moon man for "Video Of The Year."
New York Representers - Closing the show, Jay-Z is joined by Alicia Keys for "Empire State of Mind."
Lady Gaga - The singer wows the audience. Lady Gaga's weird, over-the-top performance was much talked about.
Pink In The Air - Pink takes her performance to new heights.Kanye Causes Stir - Mr. West became public enemy number one, even prompting the president to call him “a jackass” after he interrupted singer Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards. He later delivered multiple apologies, but suffered criticism from countless celebrities and much of the general public.

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