(andPOP) - Downtown Toronto becomes the centre of the music universe when Avril Lavigne, Fergie, Billy Talent, Hilary Duff, Alexisonfire, Maroon 5, Belly, The Used and Finger Eleven take the stage for The 18th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday June 17 LIVE at 9ET/6PT. For the very first time, one of those acts will perform live atop the landmark Much headquarters for what’s sure to be a spectacular rooftop blowout.
andPOP asked the MuchMusic VJs to choose some of their favourite moments from past MMVAs.
Here's what they said.
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All photos courtesy of MuchMusic)
LEAH MILLER
Fefe Dobson
"Fefe Dobson said the f word while presenting an award…I was so shocked & didn't know what to do? I just giggled & moved on…what can you do? It's live tv!"
DEVON SOLTENDIECK
Arcade Fire Performance from 2005.
"The MMVAs has a way of getting great performers right when they're on the cusp of something greater than themselves. It happened with Kanye in 04, it happened with Britney Spears who performed a few years back and it certainly happened with the Arcade Fire."
Hosting the red carpet and main show last year in 2006
"It's one of my favorite shows to host – you get to meet everyone as they arrive and since it's completely live, you have to be on your toes!"
My first throw with Sarah in 2004 at our first-ever MMVAs
"I was so nervous I ripped her dress! We opened the show so there was a lot of pressure. Everything went according to plan but I did have to pay for the dress to be altered again!"
HANNAH SIMONE
Rihanna's performance last year
"I thought Rihanna knocked it out of the park last year. She looked amazing and her performance was the perfect kick start to summer."
Presenting Simple Plan with their award!
"It was the first award I have ever presented at the MMVA's so I was so nervous. Thankfully I had Massari and Kardi on stage with me and everything went smoothly."
Fall Out Boy last year
"Fall Out Boy closed the show with an incredible performance. Got everyone in the mood to head to the after parties! "
MATT BABEL
"The initial roar of the crowd off the top of the show is incredible. There's nothing like it."
"Seeing Kanye West perform 'Jesus Walks' with the choir was amazing."
"Rick Campaneli ran on stage in his underwear with his shirt from his last MMVAs appearance!"
TIM DEEGAN
Elisha Cuthbert
"I used to watch her on TV when I was a kid so it was so exciting to see her taking such a star turn."
Hedley
"You never know what they're going to do and they didn't disappoint -- great performance!"
Nelly Furtado and Timbaland
"Nelly is always hot but it was Timbaland who was the real surprise -- who knew they would be so great together?"
