August 27, 20204 yr Meat Dress Gaga!! The most famous awards show outfit of the last decade for sure. A real cultural moment too!
August 28, 20204 yr Author 2011 ~ pre-show promotion Leading up to the 2011 VMAs, Gaga created several promotional commercials. The fashion direction for the commericals were done by Nicola Formichetti and styling by Brandon Maxwell. Jazz Commercial I really believe that art is this huge lie. This big giant lie. We sing it, and we dance it, and we dress it everyday. And me and my friends all hope that someday we tell it enough that it becomes true. evEWVQGf_9A Muse Factory This commercial premiered on August 18, 2011 during an episode of the Jersey Shore. It features a remix of "Government Hooker" and "Heavy Metal Lover". The video begins with a puddle of blood with "GAGA" being written in it, and Lady Gaga wearing fishnets, a Salvatore Ferragamo shirt, and Emmanuelle Khanh sunglasses courtesy of Elton John. She is seen with a lightning bolt shadow over her face, referencing the Lightning Eye make-up she wore during the promotion of "Just Dance", and throwing away cards, referencing a scene in the music video for "Poker Face". She leaves the room to change into a Norma Kamali bodysuit, and invites the viewers into her "Muse Factory". Inside the "Muse Factory" are a table with the message, "Born This Way in the USA", the Semi Precious Weapons, the Dirty Pearls, Lady Starlight, and Darian Darling. During this scene, Lady Gaga wears a Stephane Rolland dress, Pleaser boots, and Stephen Jones mask. Lady Gaga starts dancing and crawling on the table. Intercut are scenes of all the attendees toasting and drinking. Kx2p-DK6bj8 Additional Promo eMvw7KXVrGU
August 28, 20204 yr Author 2011 ~ Overview The 2011 MTV VMAs took place on August 28, 2011. at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring the best music videos from the previous year. On July 20, 2011, the nominees were announced. Katy Perry received the most nominations this year at ten, followed by Adele, and Kanye West, who are both tied at seven. Gaga had four nominations this year, with "Best Female Video" and "Best Video with a Message" being won by "Born This Way," and with "Judas" being nominated for "Best Art Direction" and "Best Choreography." Jo Calderone appeared at the VMA's in place of Gaga. Lady Gaga's reasons for doing so were explained in more detail in her V magazine column. Her creative direction and choreography were done by Laurieann Gibson, and styling by Nicola Formichetti. Nominations "Best Female Video" for Born This Way "Best Video with a Message" for Born This Way "Best Art Direction" for Judas "Best Choreography" for Judas She won 2 of these ("Best Female Video" and "Best Video with a Message") both for Born This Way. She skipped the red carpet, instead entering the venue from a back entrance...
August 28, 20204 yr Author 2011 ~ performance Lady Gaga was nowhere to be seen on the red carpet or in the audience. And it was because, instead we had Jo Calderone performing. He appeared on stage to explain why Lady Gaga didn't show up, talked about their relationship and its shortcomings, and then continued to perform "Yoü and I on the piano, and then with Brian May and a troupe of dancers. "Hey, my name is Jo... Calderone and I was an asshole. Gaga, yeah her, Lady Gaga, she left me. She said it always starts out good, and then the guys, meaning me, I'm one of the guys, we get crazy. I did, I got crazy, but she's f***ing crazy too, right?! I mean, she's f***ing crazy! For example, she gets out of the bed, puts on the heels, she goes into the bathroom, I hear the water go on, she comes out of the bathroom dripping wet, she still got the heels on. And what's with the hair? At first it was sexy but now I'm just confused. She said I'm just like the last one. I'm not like the last one! And I think it's great, you know, I think it's really f***ing great that she's such a star. A big, beautiful star in the sky. But how am I supposed to shine?! I mean, I think I'd be okay with it, you know, if I felt like she was really being herself with me. And maybe she is, I'm starting to think that's who she is, you know, maybe that's just who she is. 'Cause when she gets on that stage she holds nothing back, that spotlight, that big, round, deep spotlight follows her wherever she goes, sometimes I think it's follows her home. I know it does. I gotta get in there. When she cums, it's like she covers her face, 'cause she doesn't want me to see, like she can't stand to have one honest moment when nobody's watching. I want her to be real. But she said "Jo, I'm not real. I'm theater, and You and I, this is just rehearsal". I gotta get in there." SkWoA25V4tQ What are your thoughts on this performance now?
August 29, 20204 yr Author 2011 ~ presenting Jo Calderone reappeared on stage to introduce the Britney Spears Tribute, to give Britney Spears the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, and to introduce Beyoncé's performance. "When you're a struggling artist, literally starving for your dream, you got to live off inspiration. When I used to perform at open mic nights for free, at small clubs in New York, one of my biggest inspirations was Britney Spears. Britney taught me how to be fearless, she taught us all how to be fearless. She's a pop music legend, and the industry would not be the same without her. I used to hang posters of her on my wall and touch myself when I was laying in bed. Throughout the years, Britney has given us some of the most iconic music videos and stage shows of our time. And that's why tonight, MTV and myself are honoring Britney and her influence on music videos and dance with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Ladies, take it away!" Jo Calderone: Everybody stand the f*** up! Ladies and gentlemen, the 2011 recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, the incomparable, Miss Britney Spears! Britney Spears: I've done that already. Jo Calderone: I don't want Gaga to be pissed, you know. So we're just a good, old fashion, American man, and a good, old fashioned, American girl. Britney Spears: Thank you. This award means so much to me, especially on the night before Michael Jackson's birthday. he had such a huge influence on me, Gaga, and our next performer, Beyoncé. Beyoncé and i started out at the same time, and just like all of her fans, I fell in love with her the first time I saw her. From singing, to dancing, to acting, she can do it all. She is a triple threat, and one of the most talented people I have ever seen. Jo Calderone: I've had the privileged of being around her gift, and knowing what kind of incredible artist and kind woman she is. Beyoncé is a beautiful soul. There is nobody like Beyoncé. Britney Spears: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Beyoncé. Jo Calderone: Yeah!
August 29, 20204 yr LOve the performance, it is my fave You and I performance I think. So energetic! Not sure about the monologue though, but the performance needed that in a way. Overall, another classic VMA moment by her :wub:
August 29, 20204 yr Author It's a great performance but I agree the monologue is a choice. Iconic and never been done before though so we have to appreciate!
August 29, 20204 yr Author 2011 ~ awards Gaga won the award for Best Female Video for "Born This Way". The award was presented by Cloris Leachman and the female cast from Jersey Shoreand was accepted by Jo Calderone on behalf of Lady Gaga. "I'm so, so happy to accept the award tonight, 'cause Gaga is not here, for best female video. Thank you so much to Nick Knight. And I know that, if she were here tonight, she would want me to thank her little monsters. You know, earlier tonight they told me I got best video with a message. But you know what? There's so many great artists in this room, sitting over there, in that front row, some performed her tonight, every video they got has a f***ing message. I feel so blessed to be here. And it's true; It doesn't matter who you are, gay, strait, bi, lesbian, transgender, you were born this way. God bless you MTV. Yeah!"
August 29, 20204 yr Yoü and I era seems a little cringy for me , but i love the cover art of the single. Edited August 29, 20204 yr by Adelita
August 29, 20204 yr Author 2011 ~ audience and backstage Jo Calderone sat in the front row, next to Britney Spear and Beyoncé. He was seen in the audience with Brian May, Vincent Herbert, Adele, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kelly Rowland, Tony Bennett, Dave Grohl, and Beyoncé. He also visited Beyoncé in her dressing room to congratulate her on her pregnancy. Jo was also seen using the men's room backstage.
August 30, 20204 yr Author 2013 ~ Red carpet The 2013 VMAs were held on August 25, 2013, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York City. MTV announced that Gaga would return with the world premiere performance of her ARTPOP's lead single "Applause". On the red carpet, Gaga wore a dress by Prabal Gurung, sunglasses by Tom Ford and shoes by Azzedine Alaïa. She also walked the carpet with her dad, Joe Germanotta.
August 30, 20204 yr Author 2013 ~ performance Gaga performed 'Applause' at the 2013 VMAs, featuring a performance that harked back to her earlier eras and iconic looks. pwswiC9QDuM What are your thoughts on this performance?
August 30, 20204 yr Author The red carpet outfit isn't her best imo. But very cute that she took her dad. The performance is great fun, following the opening part which I can't warm to because of the fake boos :(
August 30, 20204 yr I like the performance of Applause but I will never forgive the VMA for boycotting Gaga, preventing her from creating the real performance that she had planned just so that Miley would be the highlight of the night with that nasty performance. :rolleyes:
