2011 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS: SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

 MTV Music Awards 2011 returned to Los Angeles to uphold it's well-earned reputation as an occasionally out of control, but always interesting awards celebration. This year’s MTV Video Music Awards offered some unexpected moments, breaking news, and some madcap outfits. So here's what you missed on Glee...I mean on VMA 2011 (LOL).

Lady Gaga playing Jo Calderon and opening the awards show with a monologue.

She performs "You and I" with Brian May from Queen.

Lady Gaga opened the VMA's in a drag, dressed in a dirty white T-shirt, black pants, and boots. Right after the opening monologue, Jo Calderone (aka Lady Gaga) jumped onto a piano bench and began belting "Yoü and I," with rock legend Brian May of Queen. Jo Calderone danced around the stage with a group of male lookalikes before climbing on the piano and spraying the front row of the audience with beer. Not really liking the performance, let's just say I'm only going for it, because of the shock value. So, moving on...

Jay-Z and Kanye West teamed up at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

A last minute addition to the impressive lineup of artists taking the stage.

Jay-Z and Kanye were both in the highest of spirits while looking directly at one another. The hip-hop powerhouse pair thrilled the audience with their rendition of of hit single "Otis", definitely there's no sign of a rumored tension.

Adele looked absolutely gorgeous when she took the stage.

she swiveled around the stage while belting out her piano ballad "Someone Like You".

Adele gave an amazing performance, truly a breath of fresh air. The singing sensation sang the sorrowful song "Someone Like You," from her hot-selling album, 21. She was backed by a pianist who played in the darkness a few feet behind her, as she belted out the tune that deals with the painful end of a relationship.

Pitbull rocked the red pants like few can.

Neyo and Pitbull performing their global smash dance hit ‘Give Me Everything.

I must say, they were the most well-dressed men that evening, Neyo and Pitbull! Kudos to Pitbull for being so gutsy in rocking red trousers, (really digging this guy's style) and for not altering the lyric “I got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan” tonight even though the “actress” is suing him, claiming that the defamatory reference is damaging to her career. Anyway, Ne-Yo and Pitbull were smooth like butter when performing the song. They were a well-matched pair.

Beyonce Knowles took the stage for a performance.

the soon-to-be-momma  delved into her song "Love On Top.

Beyonce glowed with happiness not only because she wore a Dolce & Gabanna tuxedo but due to the fact that she's pregnant with her very first child. Upon wrapping up her stage effort, Knowles joyously tossed down her mic opened up her purple sequin coat and revealed the bump for all of TV viewers to catch a glimpse. She flaunted, touched and rubbed her belly.

2011 MTV Video Music Awards Winners

Best Video of the Year : Katy Perry for "Firework"
Best Female Video: Lady Gaga for "Born this Way"
Best Male Video:  Justin Bieber  for "U Smile"
Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator for "Yonkers"
Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters for "Walk"
Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj for "Super Bass"
Best Pop Video: Britney Spears for "Till the World Ends"
Best Collaboration: Katy Perry & Kanye West for "E.T."
Best Choreography" Beyonce Knowles for "Run the World (Girls)"

For more information regarding VMA's show highlights, winners, performers and videos click HERE.

MANIC MONDAY L.S.S.

Monday, perhaps the least favorite day of the week for every student, professional and everyone who's part of the labor force. The phlegmatic routine of peeling yourself out of a cozy bed is just not that exhilarating. So, to avoid such situation, I got my Roey (it's an Ipod...any gadget that costs more than 5k deserves a name) and listen to the songs that can get me going to start the week right. Here's my playlist that keeps my earlobes burning.

1. Katy Perry's Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)- This is another upbeat slice of charming pop with bubbly tune that deserves a significant stay on pop radio playlists. The fifth single off of her 2010 No.1 album, "Teenage Dream." If you guys love the music, you'll definitely adore the video. In all the 1980′s cheesy glory, Katy brings that flavor and style to this track. I did not expect this, but it was quite refreshing. You'll get some lucky cameos from Rebecca Black, Darren Criss, Kevin McHale, Hanson, Kenny G, Debbie Gibson and Corey Feldman.  Katy Perry might not be the best vocalist in pop music, but she certainly knows how to create a good time.

“There’s a stranger in my bed / There’s a pounding my head / Glitter all over the room / Pink flamingos in the pool / I smell like a minibar / DJ’s passed out in the yard / Barbie’s on the barbeque / This a hickie or a bruise? / Pictures of last night / Ended up online / I’m screwed / Oh well / It’s a black top blur / But I’m pretty sure it ruled,” Perry sings in the first verse and into the pre-chorus. 

Don't we all wish our Monday just sound like this?

2. Funeral Party's Finale - Funeral Party is a four-piece band that formed late one night in a park. Their sound is a fresh indie-pop, shaped by disparate realities, manifested in the band's musical approach. The single Finale is a fusion of neat, seamless glides between heated guitar solos, ensemble vocals, creating a top-tapping, almost catchy track. One may say that the song was inspired by the 80's punk music. Yes, the vocals may be a little too raucous at times and Elliot's certainly not note perfect, but that just adds to the charm and refreshingly optimistic nature of the band. The great thing about it, you can actually hear and understand every words of the lyrics.

"Your singin / We are the voices under the tracks / Drawing you forward, pushing you back / We are the voices under the tracks / Drawing you forward, pushing you back," Ahh! I just cant help it, insanely catchy beats and lyrics...classic case of Last Song Syndrome!