In a VMA preview piece the other day, the New York Times put MTV and VMA-opening pop tart Britney Spears in the same (sinking) boat: "Both will be trying to recapture better days on Sunday as the music network shows its annual presentation of the Video Music Awards." What better excuse could there be for a Stereogum liveblog?
Yep it's going down. Like the show's ratings. (zing) But along with MTV's identity crisis and the VMA's $10K gift bags, we're curious about some stuff that hits a little closer to home. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. up against Beyonce, Amy, Justin, and Rihanna? Foo Fighters performance (from the suite!) featuring Josh Homme and Mastodon? Peter Bjorn & John and Kanye under the same roof? OK bad example, there. But you get it. Remember, MTV's not repeatingthe broadcast (not this version, anyway). So in honor of this "one-time telecast!" we'll bring you our "one-time-liveblog!" See ya at 9 PM EST. Unless Vanessa Hudgens shows up naked at the Pre-Show.
