The MTV Video Music Awards got a lot more interesting early Sunday morning, when news broke close to 2 a.m. that Suge Knight, the rap mogul and head of Death Row Records, was shot in the leg at Kanye West’s party in Miami.

MTV says the shooting won’t affect the awards show, but you can bet the incident will be on the minds of everyone as they walk down the white carpet.

When West is interviewed on the carpet prior to the show, see if MTV has the gonads to ask him about the shooting.

Same goes for Diddy, the host of the show. It’s no secret that Suge hated Diddy’s most coveted artist, Notorious B.I.G., and some still think Knight had some involvement in B.I.G.’s death. If Diddy does not address it on the white carpet, watch to see if he mentions it onstage.

There could be a shooter in the audience for all we know. The person who shot Knight, and who allegedly fired six bullets, was not apprehended and police have not said if they have any suspects.

But keep your eyes on West for another reason. His performance is the most anticipated out of all of them. Expect Jamie Foxx to join him, which means he’ll be performing “Golddigger.” Alicia Keys may also join them at some point.

Mase may join 50 Cent during his performance. Mase is close to signing a deal to join 50’s G-Unit record label. Word is 50 Cent’s performance is going to be HOT. Not because of him or female dancers, but because of a stage full of flames.

Expect the hurricane to be well represented inside, as Kelly Clarkson will perform under a simulated rain fall. Prediction: Clarkson and the audience will get very wet, which will divert your attention from an otherwise mediocre performance.

For Coldplay’s performance, Chris Martin doesn’t want to limit himself to just the stage. If you are in the audience, have your cell phone cameras ready because Mr. Paltrow may just walk by your seat.

Don’t expect any flaws in The Killers’ performance. Word is, they pre-taped it.

Expect Usher to get a lot of camera time, even though he’s not performing.

And come back to andPOP later tonight for a full recap.






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