From classic performances to of-the-time cameos, here are 10 more memorable moments from the 2009 VMAs
cast were bigger stars than any actual music video makers could ever hope to be, with the four films in the franchise essentially sweeping the MTV Movie Awards every year from 2009 to 2012. For the '09 VMAs, an exclusive extended trailer for second entry was every bit the draw that any of the actual performers were -- especially with love-triangle leads Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner all showing up to introduce it.
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' closing performance at the '09 VMAs should be the stuff of legend, simply for introducing the world to "Empire State of Mind" -- a song never before performed by the two of them, which wouldn't see official release for another month, and which would ultimately become one of the most beloved hits of the entire 21st century.
she simply felt moved to become part of the moment, but who also experienced heavy backlash that had a deleterious effect on her career and mental health. Then-Viacom president Van Toffler, who served as the evening's executive producer, recently recalled to for the '09 VMAs' 10th anniversary that he was incredulous over it all happening again: "In the truck I said, 'Do we have any fucking security in the house? Is there
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