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Celeb News: The Guardian Didn't Like The VMAs But They Liked Frank Ocean
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The Guardian Didn't Like The VMAs But They Liked Frank Ocean
Welp.
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MTV has sufficiently lowered our expectations to no longer expect an event that actually honors music videos from the MTV video music awards, but to expect cheap – yet entertaining – gimmicks.
During the 29th annual VMAs broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, even those were absent.
In the inaugural year of the VMAs, a 26-year-old Madonna made her now iconic performance of Like a Virgin while rolling around the stage in a wedding gown. Martha Stewart and Busta Rhymes presented the Spice Girls with best dance video award in 1997. Just last year, Beyonce announced she was pregnant.
In 2012, they made a couple jokes about recycling.
The show's host was the relatively unknown comedian and actor Kevin Hart, who came on stage backed by patriotic banners and armed with his own secret service – comprised of little people. Hart was alluding to another big event of the night: Barack Obama's speech at the Democratic national convention.
He delivered a mild monologue whose theme was forgiveness: forgiving new mom Snooki for being herself, forgiving Kristen Stewart for cheating on Robert Pattinson and forgiving Russell Brand for hosting the awards show twice.
Entertainment was kept to a minimum as the program seemed to secede to the popularity of the convention and not really try to entertain anyone except the millions of One Direction fans, who saw their band win three awards for What Makes You Beautiful.
The musical highlight of this not-very-musical event was Frank Ocean's performance of Thinkin Bout You, where his sincere crooning managed to detract from the temperature-defying set that seemed to resurrect Survivor's tribal council.
One of the biggest surprises of the night was when Chris Brown won the best male video award for Turn Up The Music, defeating Drake, Frank Ocean, Justin Bieber and Usher – none of whom have been charged with a felony for assault. He was presented the award by up-and-comer Rita Ora, who was appropriately carrying a flame-thrower in her clutch.
But before people had a chance to be angered by his win, attention was directed to his strange bleached-blue hairstyle which seemed to be inspired by NBA-great Dennis Rodman and singer of the Thong Song, Sisqo. Both individuals who naturally experienced a quick resurgence of fame across social media Thursday night.
For a moment, the glint of video music awards shows of years past appeared when Drake was awarded the best hip-hop video right after Chris Brown's win. The two were involved in a nightclub brawl in New York earlier this year and it seemed the show would provide one its most common tropes – a "spontaneous" fight between attendees.
But fisticuffs were avoided and Drake was accompanied on stage by members of the Young Money hip-hop crew including Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.
Perhaps inspired by Michael Phelps, Lil Wayne came on stage listening to headphones, presumably missing Drake's acceptance speech where he explained in an unfortunately drab way how he was mocked for his black and Jewish heritage as a kid. After watching his friend share these statements to a million person audience, Lil Wayne lifted up his shirt and yelled "bitch".
Though it was no meat dress, Lil Wayne continued to leave a unique stylistic imprint on the evening as he performed Yuck with rapper 2 Chainz (wearing more than two chains). Lil Wayne rapped while decked out in the finest stoner chic: shirtless, camo boxers, bright yellow board shorts, beanie and a Rasta wristband. The performance was almost entirely bleeped out and Lil Wayne skateboarded off stage.
For a brief, enjoyable minute, the show alluded to the only reason the network can defend its abandonment of music videos: YouTube. The host danced on stage with South Korean rapper Psy who recently gained some well-deserved viral success for his Gangnam Style video.
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Oh. So another "review" that focuses on Chris' personal life and not what's at hand. Zzzzzzz. They sound pressed.  Meanwhile Christopher had the best video of the bunch and went home with that moon man. Too bad so sad.
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But before people had a chance to be angered by his win, attention was directed to his strange bleached-blue hairstyle which seemed to be inspired by NBA-great Dennis Rodman and singer of the Thong Song, Sisqo. Both individuals who naturally experienced a quick resurgence of fame across social media Thursday night.
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Is this the drag?
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No lies
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I can't stand Chris, but is bringing it up at EVERY EVENT he attends really necessary? If he wasn't acting a fool, don't. They can drag him for his hair, though. 
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Though it was no meat dress, Lil Wayne continued to leave a unique stylistic imprint on the evening as he performed Yuck with rapper 2 Chainz (wearing more than two chains).
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Says it all really.
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Is this the drag?
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"All of whom weren't charged with Felony assault" Like asdljadddddd  Okay? What does that have to do with the fact that Chris' video was better This is the VMA's not the Humanitarian awards. But I mean this seething was expected. They do this everytime Chris wins at every award show so I mean book!
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One of the biggest surprises of the night was when Chris Brown won the best male video award for Turn Up The Music, defeating Drake, Frank Ocean, Justin Bieber and Usher – none of whom have been charged with a felony for assault. He was presented the award by up-and-comer Rita Ora, who was appropriately carrying a flame-thrower in her clutch.
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Who cares about The Guardian.
Daily Mail is the important one. Impress the DM and you know you'll impress anyone. 
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LMAO
I'm actually pleased with how many articles did NOT mention Chris' personal troubles when discussing the results of last night. It really is starting to just seem stale, especially after Rihanna's interview.
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Originally posted by FAME.
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"All of whom weren't charged with Felony assault" Like asdljadddddd Okay? What does that have to do with the fact that Chris' video was better |
nothing
But didn't Justin beat up a paparazzi and engage in a high speed chase???
Didn't Drake throw a bottle at a club???
Seriously pressed ppl...like they stay trying to bring it up when it isn't necessary
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Originally posted by FAME.
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"All of whom weren't charged with Felony assault" Like asdljadddddd Okay? What does that have to do with the fact that Chris' video was better This is the VMA's not the Humanitarian awards. But I mean this seething was expected. They do this everytime Chris wins at every award show so I mean book! |
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One of the biggest surprises of the night was when Chris Brown won the best male video award for Turn Up The Music, defeating Drake, Frank Ocean, Justin Bieber and Usher – none of whom have been charged with a felony for assault. He was presented the award by up-and-comer Rita Ora, who was appropriately carrying a flame-thrower in her clutch.
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Oh, I see it.
I'm not a fan of Chris, both personally and professionally, nor do I like what happened but there comes a point where it just gets boring and tiresome. Chris was arrested for assault on Rihanna, get over it - they clearly have. 
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The musical highlight of this not-very-musical event was Frank Ocean's performance of Thinkin Bout You, where his sincere crooning managed to detract from the temperature-defying set that seemed to resurrect Survivor's tribal council.
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Oh, I see it.
I'm not a fan of Chris, both personally and professionally, nor do I like what happened but there comes a point where it just gets boring and tiresome. Chris was arrested for assault on Rihanna, get over it - they clearly have. |
That point was reached after the first 400 times of trying to squeeze it randomly in the write ups for no reason. I wonder if they think they're spilling some hot tea or something. Chris Brown perfomance review: Chris Brown took to the stage, there were a lot of trained back up dancers, he started off with fancy footwork EVEN THOUGH HE WAS ARRESTED FOR RIHANNA IN 2009 - And then his set ended with closing doors. Like
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Originally posted by J a y
Oh, I see it.
I'm not a fan of Chris, both personally and professionally, nor do I like what happened but there comes a point where it just gets boring and tiresome. Chris was arrested for assault on Rihanna, get over it - they clearly have. |
I mean im not that big a fan of Chris anymore but DAMN I dont need to hear about the incident everytime he does something.........
Its getting pathetic
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Get that PRAISE Frank. 
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I love Chris but the damn assault is more iconic than his entire career.
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Originally posted by Roxie
I love Chris but the damn assault is more iconic than his entire career.
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He's so iconic
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No lies detected.
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