So, what's the best music video of 2009?

I mean, I know Taylor Swift's are good, but BEYONCE HAD ONE OF THE BEST MUSIC VIDEOS OF ALL TIME.

Kanye was a real dickhead to do that. Props to Beyonce for letting her come back on the stage to finish her speech.

Kanye is kind of a troll, when you think about it. Whether it's this, or defending Chris Brown, or having something inflammatory to say about somebody or doing something outrageous, it seems like he's doing it all to incite a reaction from us. He's kind of like the puppet master, and we're all the puppets.

I guess in that sense, he's won, and he's getting what he wants. While I also find it to be excellent entertainment and even greater press, I agree that it shouldn't have come at the cost of Taylor Swift's moment last night.

But on the other hand, I don't often feel sympathy when millionaires have their feelings hurt. I'm sure she'll write a song about it, and make a lot of money from that. She'll probably come away from this OK.

The night's real winner was Beyonce though, I wouldn't be surprised if she spoke with Kanye privately after/over the phone and gave him a huge ration of shit for what he did.

Kanye West hates white people.

And everybody hates MTV.

"Two Weeks" still makes me laugh.

Transcript of tonight's recording of the Jay Leno show:

JAY LENO: Have a seat, my friend. First of all, let me say thank you for honoring this commitment. A lot of times, people — things happen. They kind of back out at the last minute, or they have a publicist or someone call and say, “Oh, I’m sorry, my client’s not available.” So thank you for coming and doing this, in light of all the things that have been going on.
Tell me about your day. Have you had a tough day today?

KANYE WEST: Yeah, it’s been extremely difficult. I just — just dealing with the fact that I hurt someone or took anything away, you know, from a talented artist or from anyone, because I only wanted to help people. My entire life, I’ve only wanted to give and do something that I felt was right. And I immediately knew in the situation that it was wrong, and it wasn’t a spectacle or just — you know, it’s actually someone’s emotions, you know, that I stepped on. And it was very — it was just — it was rude, period. And, you know, I’d like to be able to apologize to her in person. And I wanted to –

JAY LENO: So when did you know you were wrong? Was it afterwards? as you were doing it? When did it strike you, “Uh-oh”?

KANYE WEST: As soon as I gave the mic back to her and she didn’t keep going.
(Laughter.)

JAY LENO: Let me ask you something. I was fortunate enough to meet your mom and talk with your mom a number of years ago. What do you think she would have said about this? Would she be disappointed in this?Would she give you a lecture?

KANYE WEST: (Pauses for 20 seconds, looks like he's going to cry) Yeah. You know, obviously, you know, I deal with hurt. And, you know, so many celebrities, they never take the time off. I’ve never taken the time off to really — you know, just music after music and tour after tour. I’m just ashamed that my hurt caused someone else’s hurt. My dream of what awards shows are supposed to be, ’cause — and I don’t try to justify it because I was just in the wrong. That’s period. But I need to, after this, take some time off and just analyze how I’m going to make it through the rest of this life, how I’m going to improve. Because I am a celebrity, and that’s something I have to deal with. And if there’s anything I could do to help Taylor in the future or help anyone, I’d like — you know, I want to live this thing. It’s hard sometimes, so –

JAY LENO: Thanks for coming here, and thanks for doing that.

Just saw the video for Raekwon's "House of Flying Daggers." Awesome video. Everybody should check it out.

wow, guys.. I think KAnye's always making this kind of moves, I think last year he had done this same thing.

Well, the thing is, if he wants to protest on something, why not did it after the awarding and not right on Taylor's speech..and it's the people who get to decide on what's their choice and what they think is more popular...

I think Taylor has got mass attention on this thing, and same thing goes with Kanye...



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Coldplay - Strawberry Swing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYtk1Z0UUuE

awesomeness

Kanye is a child. It seems like no one in hip-hop actually respects him as a person, but he is so damn talented that they can't ignore him.

As to his VMA outburst, I think this will do a lot to hurt his popularity with fans. I think the VMAs are fan awards (or at least they used to be) and it seems like a bad idea from a marketing standpoint to tell your target audience that they are wrong/stupid and then to openly disrespect their choice for the award. Apology or not, Kanye backlash could really damage his career, especially in the short-term.

Who has seen Rammstein's video for "Pussy"? Most ridiculous thing ever...

Also Rammstein lyrics = hilarity.

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Originally posted by JACOK:
Coldplay - Strawberry Swing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYtk1Z0UUuE

awesomeness

Normally not a video person, but that one really is pretty cool.

Coldplay ("Life in Technicolor II", "Strawberry Swing") and Grizzly Bear ("Two Weeks", "While You Wait for the Others") have both come out with 2 really good music videos this year.

I don't watch many, but all 4 of those really impressed me. The first one mentioned is downright hilarious.

After careful viewing, I've decided I can't see what makes Single Ladies such a special video. I mean, I admit I like the song, but am I missing something about the video? Sure, Beyonce is an attractive woman, but it's not like she's Natasha Kahn or anything. Besides that, the video really doesn't go anywhere, it's just the same thing over and over. There's no storyline, no interesting editing, nothing. Maybe I just don't understand dance.

Steel Panther's "Death To All But Metal" makes me lawl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37yhT_ndLfw

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Sure, Beyonce is an attractive woman, but it's not like she's Natasha Kahn

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Originally posted by public access:
Sure, Beyonce is an attractive woman, but it's not like she's Natasha Kahn or anything.

I hope you're joking.

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Originally posted by Elitist_Pretentious:

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Originally posted by public access:
Sure, Beyonce is an attractive woman, but it's not like she's Natasha Kahn or anything.

I hope you're joking.

I hope you're joking!

I agree "Two Weeks" is very good, although I'm no fan at all of Veckatimest. I'll admit it's a great video though.

But my favorite of the year - and it's not like I've seen very many music videos - is "Daniel" by Bat for Lashes. That girl has a knack for making good videos. This one is pretty awesome.

I also like St. Vincent's video for "Marrow."

But in general I think music videos are kind of lame and like I said, I haven't seen very many of them.

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I'm late to the Ramona Falls party, so I'm surprised I'm the first one to mention this.

Ramona Falls - "I Say Fever"

This video is hands down the best video of the year. And has very quickly escalated to one of my favorite videos of all time.