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Live from the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards

The 2010 Video Music Awards was "must see TV" as usual. We've got all the white carpet looks and the show highlights. Mary J. Blige, Drake (above) and Swizz Beatz brought down the house. Usher showed everyone why he's still the Prince of R&B. And B.o.B., Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am performed, while Ne-Yo, Romeo, Amber Riley and Trey Songz all presented awards. Beyonce was up against Taylor Swift for the second year in a row for Best Female Video, this time for her collabo with Lady Gaga's "Video Phone," and Kanye West returned to close down the show with a new track. Check out the glam and the drama...
Live from the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The 2010 Video Music Awards was “must see TV” as usual. We’ve got all the white carpet looks and the show highlights. Mary J. Blige, Drake (above) and Swizz Beatz brought down the house. Usher showed everyone why he’s still the Prince of R&B. And B.o.B., Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am performed, while Ne-Yo, Romeo, Amber Riley and Trey Songz all presented awards. Beyonce was up against Taylor Swift for the second year in a row for Best Female Video, this time for her collabo with Lady Gaga’s “Video Phone,” and Kanye West returned to close down the show with a new track. Check out the glam and the drama…
What was your favorite moment on the VMAs?