The MTV VMAs Were Hot

MTV did not disappoint with last night's Video Music Awards a.k.a. The VMAs. There were great performances by future mama, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Kanye and Chris Brown. Of course, our girl Lady Gaga kept it kooky by staying in character as her alter ego, Jo Calderone. It was great to see Britney Spears receive a VMA honor. She's been through a lot over the past few years. She deserves to be recognized as a talented, dynamic performer and a trendsetter. Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj kept everyone entertained with their big, bright fashions. The dedication to Amy Winehouse was cool, but sad, at the same time. Her video with the legendary singer, Tony Bennett, shows she could have evolved into a great jazz singer. It was one of the best music awards shows I've seen in a long time. Maybe this will raise the bar and give other awards programs the motivation to be more creative with the shows they present to honor music artists.


See pics from the MTV VMAs below. Enjoy!

Pregnant Beyonce on the Red Carpet
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Katy Perry on the Red Carpet
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Nicki Minaj on the Red Carpet
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Cutie Taylor Lautner on the VMA Red Carpet
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Kim Kardashian Gives Her Best Look for the Camera
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Pauly D of MTV's 'Jersey Shore'
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Snooki of MTV's 'Jersey Shore'
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Britney Spears on the VMA Red Carpet
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Jigga is Giving Away Scholarships!

Hip-hop artist and mogul, Jay-Z (Jigga), is giving away scholarships to college-bound high school students!

In order to be eligible for the scholarships and to keep them, you must fulfill the requirements below:

• Show proof of US residency
• Provide acceptance letter to a 4-year college or university, community college or trade school
• Utilize scholarship funds for undergraduate programs only
• Maintain a 2.0 grade average
• Participate in community service projects as a scholarship recipient
• Mentor incoming scholarship recipients after first year of college program

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation was created with Jay-Z and his mother, Ms. Gloria Carter. In addition to other community programs, they created the Shawn Carter scholarship fund to help students, who really want a chance for higher education. The foundation members offer scholarships to single mothers, children of alternative schools, students who have earned a G.E.D., and even formerly incarcerated students looking for a second chance in life. This is a great opportunity! If you're unable to take advantage of it, please pass along to someone else who can.

Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2011