Guide Note
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards show that celebrates the top music videos of the year.
Fast Facts
- Established: 1984
- Began as an alternative to the Grammy Awards
- Originally held on the first Thursday of September
- "Moon Man" award is manufactured by R.S. Owens & Company in Chicago, Illinois
- 2008 show is scheduled for September 7th at 9 p.m. and will be hosted by British comedian Russell Brand1
Previous Hosts
Categories
- Video of the Year
- Best Male Video
- Best Female Video
- Best Group Video
- Best Rap Video
- Best R&B; Video
- Best Hip-Hop Video
- Best Dance Video
- Best Rock Video
- Best Pop Video
- Best New Artist
- Best Direction
- Best Choreography
- Best Special Effects
- Best Art Direction
- Best Editing
- Best Cinematography
- MTV2 Award
- Viewer's Choice
- Best Video Game Soundtrack
- Best Video Game Score
- Ringtone of the Year
- MTV Video Vanguard Award
Previous Host Cities
New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas
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