Posted August 17, 20204 yr Welcome to a new thread that will look back through every single moment that Gaga has had at the MTV VMAs. That's right, in the run up to her hotly anticipated return at the end of August, we will be reliving every single nomination, win, speech, performance, outfit and more. Over the years she has cemented herself as a music video icon and this awards ceremony has seen some of her most memorable moments of her career to date. Before we get started, what moments are you most excited about reliving? :o
August 17, 20204 yr Kesha's facial expression vs. Rihanna's facial expression - you couldn't get any more opposite if you tried! :rofl: So iconic. Excited about reliving everything because she always goes in HARD, whether that's her red carpet looks, her acceptance speeches, or her actual performances. This is gonna hype me even more for August 30th *.* Edited August 17, 20204 yr by Jαsє
August 17, 20204 yr Author Kesha's facial expression vs. Rihanna's facial expression - you couldn't get any more opposite if you tried! :rofl: So iconic. Excited about reliving everything because she always goes in HARD, whether that's her red carpet looks, her acceptance speeches, or her actual performances. This is gonna hype me even more for August 30th *.* As an image it sums up the world's perception to Gaga at that moment :rofl: The confused, the shocked, the repulsed, the adoration, the ambivalence. So many emotions stirred up by one person! My favourite ever VMAs moments happened during the night of the above image, but one moment in particular that I won't spoil exactly until it comes in this thread :cool:
August 17, 20204 yr Author 2009 ~ Red Carpet Gaga's first taste of the VMAs was 2009. She arrived on the red carpet wearing a black dress, neck brace, top hat, and a Phantom of the Opera-esque mask. Her date was Kermit the Frog. Prior to entering the event, she was interviewed by Sway from MTV. Outfit http://fooyoh.com/files/attach/images/473630/573/094/004/lady-gaga-kermit.jpg Interview On the carpet, she was interviewed by MTV's Sway: Sway: What up Tim? I'm here with the woman who is definitely going to have a big night, and maybe big is to small of a word for you Lady Gaga. And congratulation on your nominations. Lady Gaga: Thank you, Sway. Sway: Wow. Does it even matter that both you and Beyoncé both got 9? Or is it just like what P!nk said, it's just ladies night? Lady Gaga: You know what, it's totally ladies night and I'm just happy to be here. And I'm excited for everyone to win. Sway: Absolutely. And this is...? Kermit: Lady Gaga, you forgot your credentials. Lady Gaga: Ah, thanks babe. Kermit: I was afraid they might not recognize you when you try to get in. Lady Gaga: Thanks babe. Sway: Kermit the Frog. Kermit: Oh, hi there. Sway: Wow, you guys are kissing again. You are quite a ladies frog, Kermit. Kermit: Oh, well, yeah. Lady Gaga: He's been a really good date. I mean it's our first date, and we've been eying each other for some time, but I'm pretty excited. Sway: What about Miss Piggy? I thought Miss Piggy was your girl. Kermit: You know, Piggy and I have been together for a long time, but Gaga and I, we're just friends. Yeah, we're just friends. Lady Gaga: You're so handsome tonight, Kermit. Kermit: Aw, thanks. You look lovely yourself. Lady Gaga: Miss Piggy has been sending me some pretty funny text messages though. Sway: Has she really? I know she's a jealous woman. Kermit: Well, what did she say? Lady Gaga: Well, she was wondering if it was going to be another late night. Sway: Wow. Kermit: Oh, good grief. Sway: Kermit, come back to me. Tell me what you think of what Lady Gaga is wearing. Kermit: I think she looks lovely. Hey, listen. I'm just happy it's not made out of people I know. Sway: Okay. Kermit: Yeah. Sway: Right. Okay. Lady Gaga: Well don't you like his McQueen tux tonight? Sway: Well, he looks pretty good. Lady Gaga: You look fabulous Kermit. Kermit: I'm not really used to wearing a tux. Lady Gaga: My goodness, I'm so nervous around him. Sway: You guys look like a good couple. What about what you're wearing. Describe this. What inspired it? Lady Gaga: Well, I'm wearing Jean-Paul Gaultier. And this is a hat by a very young designer, as well as this neck brace. It's a Keko of London.And I'm here supporting my friends tonight, and we're just really happy to be here. We love MTV. And I'm really happy to be here with my date, Kermit. Sway: Wow. Kermit: Thank you. It's really an honor, being here with you. Lady Gaga: You too, Kermit. Sway: Well, you know, I don't want to hold you two up. I know you got a big night, a big performance on stage tonight. Lady gaga: Thank you. Sway: And congratulations on all of your success. Lady Gaga: Thank you. I'm excited Sway. Thank you very much. Bye. Reaction (1:23): x2_wEN5Y1V8 What are your thoughts on this red carpet look from 2009? :cheer:
August 17, 20204 yr Author This is such a stunning look and a great entrance for her to the VMAs scene. The neck brace was a real neck brace apparently :o The mask is STUNNING too, and it all works together as a complete outfit exquisitely.
August 18, 20204 yr That black dress/neck brace look is so gothic and macabre and fit PERFECTLY with what was to come later that night. Iconic.
August 18, 20204 yr Author 2009 ~ Performance Pete Wentz and Gabe Saporta introduced Gaga to the crowd before she performed. She wore the Haus of Gaga Bleeding Bodysuit and mask by Keko Hainswheeler. She claims that it was inspired by a Frida Kahlo self-portrait, the death of Princess Diana, and the public's fascination with the demise of the celebrity. She performed Poker Face and Paparazzi culminating in a gruesome, bloody ending... Outfit Performance Z2PJ46Uro5k What are your thoughts on this performance and the outfit now?
August 18, 20204 yr Author This remains one of her absolute best performances (probably second favourite of mine). The sheer drama and theatrics that go into it, and of course that ending. It left the world speechless and really put her even more firmly on the map as a game changer and one for the ages.
August 18, 20204 yr Literally everyone was talking about this performance back in 2009, I remember it as if it were today, one of the best VMA performances of all time.
August 18, 20204 yr An absolute spectacle. I'd be happy if her performance this year even comes close to matching the quality of it!
August 18, 20204 yr I don't think she has ever had a "bad" award show performance but looking forward to this VMAs just because she hasn't performed anything uptempo since The Cure at the AMAs in 2017.
August 19, 20204 yr Definitely one of her best promo performances, everything about it was amazing and I've watched it many times. I adore the way she sings the "I'm your biggest fan..." line at the end of the song, with the kind-of desperation in her voice. Love.
August 19, 20204 yr Author 2009 ~ awards Nominations Gaga had a total of 9 nominations in 2009, making her the leading nominee, along with Beyoncé. Her nominations were as follows: Lady Gaga "Best New Artist" Poker Face "Video of the Year" "Best Pop Video" "Best Female Video" Paparazzi "Best Art Direction" "Best Special Effects" "Best Direction" "Best Editing" "Best Cinematography" Wins Gaga won three awards this night. They were: "Best New Artist", "Best Special Effects" (Paparazzi) and "Best Art Direction" (Paparazzi). She was presented the award for 'Best New Artist' by Eminem and Tracy Morgan. Speech "It's my first f***ing moon man. I just wanna to say thank you to my family and Troy Carter and Vincent Herbert. I want to thank Jimmy Iovine and Don Lawrence for being here with me tonight. Can you hold this for one second? I love you guys. This is for my f***ing fans. You're the best fans in the world and I love you. And it's for God, and for the gays." You can watch the video of her speech here: https://www.facebook.com/VMAs/videos/lady-g...03227923842816/ LaiYW9VrfrA (ignore "Satanic" ) Outfit Her outfit was supposed to be a continuation of her performance earlier that night, with the red lace being symbolic for the "eternal martyrdom of fame". Her first of... many! What do you think about this acceptance speech (and Eminem's reaction )
