2011 MTV VMAs Going Back to Basics with Understated Surprises

By Aphrodite M. 

MTV invoked a lifetime ban on Andrew Dice Clay and 22 years later in walks foul-mouthed, chain-smoking Jo Calderone. Lady Gaga again pulled off the unexpected as Jo, in what seemed like a musical ode to "A Streetcar Named Desire's" Stanley Kowalski.


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Wildest MTV VMA Moments, Spectacles and Surprises (Video: Lady Gaga Promos)

By Aphrodite M.

The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards promise spectacles and surprises beyond our wildest dreams. Reports reveal this year's theme is based on the space-time continuum (one wonders if MTV consulted Stephen Hawking for this ambitious design) and (gasp!) another Lady Gaga surprise. Will all this planning live up to the wildest moments in VMAs history?

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Quote Roundup: Reactions to the 2011 MTV Movie Awards - Yahoo! Movies

ByAphrodite M.

If MTV knows anything, it knows how to create buzz and self promote. It was absolutely genius to incorporate the red carpet pre-show of the MTV Movie Awards with the season finale of "ABDC" and follow with the "Teen Wolf" premiere. The goal was to have huge ratings and keep viewers tuned in all night. Whether viewers were as impressed with the much hyped award ceremony as MTV would've liked remains to be seen.

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Recap: 2011 MTV Movie Awards Winners

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Aphrodite M.

The 2011 MTV Movie Awards ceremony was the usual star-studded mix of film spoofs, comedic stand-up, some celebrity ribbing, musical performances, loads of awards, and a few surprises. Host Jason Sudeikis did a favorable job but the voting fans were focused on finding out the award results.

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