The 2011

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took place on August 28, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. On July 20, the nominees were announced.

Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her campy style, she has been referred to ...

received the most nominations this year at ten, followed by Adele, and

Kanye West Ye ( ; born Kanye Omari West ; June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the ea ...

, who were both tied at seven. A

Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the " Princess of Pop", she is credited with influencing the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After appearing in stage producti ...

tribute was held, consisting of adult and children dancers alike, they wore costumes based on the music videos of Spears.

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directed the show. At the ceremony, Katy Perry won three awards, including top prize Video of the Year for " Firework". Adele also won three awards, all in the technical fields, including Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Editing for " Rolling in the Deep". Britney Spears won a total of two awards,

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for her single " Till the World Ends" and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her influence and impact in music.

Lady Gaga Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenag ...

also won two awards, including

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for " Born This Way". Other winners included

Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...

Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber ( ; born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer. Bieber is recognized for his genre-melding musicianship and has played an influential role in modern-day popular music. He was discovered by American record executive Scooter ...

, Tyler, the Creator,

Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accents ...

(shared with Perry), Foo Fighters, and the Beastie Boys who all won one apiece. During the awards ceremony,

revealed that she was pregnant with her first child, when she ended her performance of " Love on Top" (2011). ''

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'' later confirmed that Knowles was five-months pregnant and her pregnancy announcement had broken the "most tweets per second recorded for a single event" Twitter record, receiving 8,868 tweets per second. MTV reported that Knowles' performance of "Love on Top" and the announcement of her pregnancy at the awards ceremony combined with Britney Spears tribute helped 2011's MTV Video Music Awards become the most-watched broadcast in MTV history, pulling in 12.4 million viewers. In addition, data from

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Insights showed that the most searched for term from August 29, 2011 to September 4, 2011 was "Beyonce pregnant" which reached 'breakout' levels – a term used by Google to describe a search with an increase of over 5,000 percent.

Performances

Presenters

* Kevin Hart – opened the show and introduced the first set of presenters *

Jonah Hill Jonah Hill Feldstein (born December 20, 1983) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for his comedic roles in films including '' Superbad'' (2007), ''Knocked Up'' (2007), '' 21 Jump Street'' (2012), '' This Is the End'' (201 ...

and

– presented Best Pop Video *

Miley Cyrus Miley Ray Cyrus ( ; born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, her music spans across varied styles and genres, including pop, country, rock, hip hop ...

and Shaun White – presented Best Rock Video * Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen,

Jack Black Thomas Jacob Black (born August 28, 1969) is an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is known for his acting roles in the films '' High Fidelity'' (2000), '' Shallow Hal'' (2001), '' Orange County'' (2002), '' School of Rock'' (2003), ' ...

(as the Beastie Boys) and Odd Future – presented Best Hip-Hop Video *

Beavis and Butt-Head ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' is an American adult animated series created by Mike Judge. The series follows Beavis and Butt-Head, both voiced by Judge, a pair of teenage slackers characterized by their apathy, lack of intelligence, lowbrow humor, an ...

and

- performed a comedy sketch *

Demi Lovato Demetria Devonne Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992), known as Demi Lovato, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series '' Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), Lovato rose to prominence for p ...

and

Chord Overstreet Chord Paul Overstreet (born February 17, 1989) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his role as Sam Evans on the Fox television series '' Glee'' (2009–2015). He has starred in the Apple TV+ comedy series ''Acapulco'' since ...

– presented Best Collaboration *

Rick Ross William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper. Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Diddy's Bad ...

and

Paul Rudd Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American actor. He studied theater at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, before making his acting debut in 1991. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame i ...

– introduced Pitbull, Ne-Yo and

Nayer Nayer Regalado, known mononymously as Nayer, is an American singer. She gained recognition in 2011 after being featured on Pitbull's hit single "Give Me Everything", and releasing her single " Suave (Kiss Me)" featuring Pitbull and Mohombi whi ...

– introduced Adele * Kim Kardashian – presented Best Male Video * Joe Jonas and Victoria Justice – introduced

Chris Brown Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to ''Billboard'', Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contempor ...

(as Jo Calderone) – introduced the

tribute performance and presented the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award *

and

– introduced

* Selena Gomez and

Taylor Lautner Taylor Daniel Lautner (; born February 11, 1992) is an American actor. He is best known for playing shapeshifter Jacob Black in '' The Twilight Saga'' film series. Lautner began his acting career playing bit parts in comedy series such as '' ...

– presented Best New Artist *

Jared Leto Jared Joseph Leto ( ; born December 26, 1971) is an American actor and musician. Known for his method acting in a variety of roles, he has received numerous accolades over a career spanning three decades, including an Academy Award and a Gold ...

and Zoe Saldana – introduced Young the Giant * Cloris Leachman,

Sammi Giancola Samantha Giancola (born March 1987), also known as Sammi Sweetheart, is an American television personality. She is best known as one of the eight main cast members in the MTV reality series ''Jersey Shore''. Early life Raised in Hazlet, New Je ...

, Snooki,

Deena Nicole Cortese Deena Nicole Cortese Buckner ( Cortese; born January 12, 1987) is an Italian-American reality television personality who appeared on the MTV reality show ''Jersey Shore'' from 2010 to 2012 and is currently on '' Jersey Shore: Family Vacation''. ...

and JWoww – presented Best Female Video *

Russell Brand Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian and actor known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner. Brand has received three British Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer (2006), Best Live Stand-Up (2008), and the award for ...

– presented the Amy Winehouse tribute introducing Tony Bennett and Bruno Mars * Tony Bennett – introduced a clip of his recording sessions with Amy Winehouse *

Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2015 and 2016, her films have grossed over $6 billion worldwide to date. She appeared in ''Time''s 100 most influential people ...

– introduced a clip of '' The Hunger Games'' * Katie Holmes – presented Video of the Year *

Drake Drake may refer to: Animals * A male duck People and fictional characters * Drake (surname), a list of people and fictional characters with the family name * Drake (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name ...

– introduced

Lil Wayne Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining ...

Awards

Nominees were announced on July 20, 2011. Winners are in bold. Katy Perry - MTV VMA 2011 cropped

Video of the Year

– " Firework" * Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" * Beastie Boys – " Make Some Noise" * Bruno Mars – "

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" * Tyler, the Creator – " Yonkers"

Best Male Video

– " U Smile" * Eminem (featuring

Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to th ...

) – " Love the Way You Lie" * Cee-Lo Green – " Fuck You" * Bruno Mars – "

" *

(featuring

and Kid Cudi) – " All of the Lights"

Best Female Video

– " Born This Way" * Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" *

– "

Run the World (Girls) "Run the World (Girls)" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, from her fourth studio album '' 4'' (2011), released as the lead single from the album on April 21, 2011. It was written and produced by R&B singer The-Dream and Beyoncé, wh ...

" *

– " Super Bass" *

– " Firework"

Best New Artist

Tyler, The Creator – " Yonkers" *

Big Sean Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape '' Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big''. He then s ...

(featuring

) – " My Last" *

Foster the People Foster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2009. Its members are singer Mark Foster, guitarist Sean Cimino, and keyboardist Isom Innis. Foster founded the band in 2009 after spending several years in ...

– " Pumped Up Kicks" * Kreayshawn – " Gucci Gucci" *

Wiz Khalifa Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, ''Show and Prove'', in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 20 ...

– " Black and Yellow"

Best Pop Video

– " Till the World Ends" * Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" * Bruno Mars – "

" *

– " Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" * Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo,

and

Afrojack Nick Leonardus van de Wall (; born 9 September 1987), better known as Afrojack, is a Dutch DJ, music producer and remixer from Spijkenisse, South Holland. In 2007, he founded the record label Wall Recordings; his debut album '' Forget the Worl ...

) – " Give Me Everything"

Best Rock Video

Foo Fighters – " Walk" * The Black Keys – "

Howlin' for You "Howlin' for You" is a song by The Black Keys from the band's sixth album, ''Brothers''. Appearances in other media "Howlin' for You" is featured on the soundtrack of the EA Sports video games, ''NHL 11'', ''NHL Slapshot'' and ''Need for Speed P ...

" * Cage the Elephant – "

Shake Me Down "Shake Me Down" is the first single and fourth track on Cage the Elephant's second album '' Thank You, Happy Birthday''. A music video for the single was released on January 11, 2011. Both the song and the video gained much critical acclaim, and ...

" *

– " Pumped Up Kicks" * Mumford & Sons – " The Cave"

Best Hip-Hop Video

– " Super Bass" *

(featuring

and Busta Rhymes) – " Look at Me Now" * Lupe Fiasco – " The Show Goes On" *

(featuring Cory Gunz) – "

6 Foot 7 Foot "6 Foot 7 Foot" (also styled as "6'7") is a song by rapper Lil Wayne featuring label mate Cory Gunz. It is taken from Wayne's ninth album, ''Tha Carter IV'' (2011). It was officially released on iTunes on December 16, 2010. It was produced by " ...

" *

(featuring

and Kid Cudi) – " All of the Lights"

Best Collaboration

(featuring

) – "

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" *

(featuring

and Busta Rhymes) – " Look at Me Now" *

(featuring

) – "

Moment 4 Life "Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidadian-American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It serves as the fourth single from Minaj's debut studio album ''Pink Friday'' (2010). The song was produced by T-Minus and writte ...

" * Pitbull (featuring Ne-Yo,

, and

) – " Give Me Everything" *

(featuring

and Kid Cudi) – " All of the Lights"

Best Direction

Beastie Boys – " Make Some Noise" (Director: Adam Yauch) * Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" (Director: Sam Brown) * Eminem (featuring

) – " Love the Way You Lie" (Director: Joseph Kahn) *

(featuring

) – "

" (Director:

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) *

Thirty Seconds to Mars Thirty Seconds to Mars (commonly stylized as 30 Seconds to Mars) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of brothers Jared Leto (lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards) and Shannon Leto (drums, ...

– "

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" (Director:

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)

Best Choreography

– "

" (Choreographer: Frank Gatson, Sheryl Murakami and Jeffrey Page) *

– " Judas" (Choreographer:

Laurieann Gibson Laurieann Gibson (born July 14, 1969) is a Canadian choreographer, director, television personality, singer, actress, and dancer. She has choreographed dance numbers for musical artists such as Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, and Beyon ...

) * LMFAO (featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock) – " Party Rock Anthem" (Choreographer:

Hokuto Konishi Hokuto Konishi (born July 11, 1984), also known as Hok, is a Japanese breakdancer, choreographer, actor, and television personality. Konishi member of the American hip-hop dance crew Quest Crew and was a finalist on the third season of the Ameri ...

) * Bruno Mars – " The Lazy Song" (Choreographers: Bruno Mars and

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) *

– " Till the World Ends" (Choreographer:

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)

Best Special Effects

(featuring

) – "

" (Special Effects: Jeff Dotson for Dot & Effects) *

Chromeo Chromeo is a Canadian electro-funk duo from Montreal, formed in 2002 by musicians David "Dave 1" Macklovitch and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel. Their sound draws from blue-eyed soul, dance music, rock, synth-pop, disco and funk. , the band has relea ...

– "Don't Turn the Lights On" (Special Effects: The Mill) *

Linkin Park Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn and drumm ...

– "

Waiting for the End "Waiting for the End" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park, released on October 1, 2010. It is the second single and eighth track from their fourth studio album, ''A Thousand Suns'', which was released on September 14, 2010. A music video ...

" (Special Effects: Ghost Town Media) * Manchester Orchestra – "Simple Math" (Special Effects: DANIELS) *

(featuring Dwele) – " Power" (Special Effects: Nice Shoes and ArtJail)

Best Art Direction

Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" (Art Director: Nathan Parker) *

Death Cab for Cutie Death Cab for Cutie is an American rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997. The band is currently composed of Ben Gibbard (vocals, guitar, piano), Nick Harmer (bass), Dave Depper (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Zac Rae (ke ...

– "

You Are a Tourist "You Are a Tourist" is a song by American rock band Death Cab for Cutie, the first single from their seventh album ''Codes and Keys'', released on March 28, 2011. The single topped the US ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs, Adult Alternative Songs, a ...

" (Art Directors: Nick Gould, Tim Nackashi and Anthony Maitz) *

– " Judas" (Art Director: Amy Danger) *

(featuring

) – "

" (Art Director: Jason Fijal) *

(featuring Dwele) – " Power" (Art Director: Babak Radboy)

Best Editing

Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" (Editor: Art Jones at Work) * Manchester Orchestra – "Simple Math" (Editors: DANIELS) *

(featuring

) – "

" (Editor: Jarrett Fijal) *

– "

" (Editors:

, Frank Snider, Michael Bryson, Stefanie Visser and Daniel Carberry) *

(featuring

and Kid Cudi) – " All of the Lights" (Editor: Hadaya Turner)

Best Cinematography

Adele – " Rolling in the Deep" (Director of Photography: Tom Townend) *

– "

" (Director of Photography: Jeffrey Kimball) * Eminem (featuring

) – " Love the Way You Lie" (Director of Photography: Christopher Probst) *

– " Teenage Dream" (Director of Photography: Paul Laufer) *

– "

" (Directors of Photography: Benoît Debie,

, Rob Witt and Daniel Carberry)

Best Video with a Message

– " Born This Way" * Eminem (featuring

) – " Love the Way You Lie" *

– " Firework" *

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– " Fuckin' Perfect" * Rise Against – " Make It Stop (September's Children)" *

Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Her discography spans multiple genres, and her vivid songwriting—often inspired by her personal life—has received critical praise and wide media coverage. Bo ...

– "

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Best Latino Artist

Wisin & Yandel – " Zun Zun Rompiendo Caderas" * Don Omar and Lucenzo – " Danza Kuduro" *

Enrique Iglesias Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (; (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican indie label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By th ...

(featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E) – "

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" *

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– " Lluvia al Corazón" * Prince Royce – " Corazón Sin Cara"

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

References

External links

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MTV Video Music

2011 in Los Angeles

Performances

Presenters

Awards

Video of the Year

Best Male Video

Best Female Video

Best New Artist

Best Pop Video

Best Rock Video

Best Hip-Hop Video

Best Collaboration

Best Direction

Best Choreography

Best Special Effects

Best Art Direction

Best Editing

Best Cinematography

Best Video with a Message

Best Latino Artist

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

References

See also

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