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Perez Hilton at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards

After an alleged altercation involving celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, Will.I.Am and his manager, Hilton has released Twitter responses, written statements and a video regarding what happened. And according to a report from “Access Hollywood,” Hilton plans on suing those involved in the incident.

“All persons responsible for this cowardly act of physical violence will be sued and held legally responsible for their actions,” said Hilton’s attorney, Bryan J. Freedman, in a statement. “His First Amendment rights will not be infringed upon through fear, intimidation or violence.”

The blogger was said to suffer a cut below his eye during an altercation between him and Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio “Polo” Molina.

Hilton’s lawyer stated they “are conducting a legal investigation as to whether Will.I.Am encouraged and/or instructed Molina to engage in this physical assault.”

Toronto Police have charged the BEP manager with assault and the 36-year-old must return the city’s Old City Hall Courthouse on August 5 to answer to the charge.

Below is footage with Perez from Sunday night prior to the incident where he discusses the experience behind the scenes at the MuchMusic Video Awards and the way celebrities act around him.

On a night full of memorable moments, it was Swollen Members who came out on top. They came out of the show with 4 awards, the most out of any nominee, despite the 12 nominations for Chad Kroeger of Nickelback.

Perhaps overshadowing the actual awards being handed out was North America’s most free-spoken couple, Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. Rock asked Canada for its permission to marry Anderson, who hails from Vancouver, British Columbia.

?I’m the American bad ass and this is the Canadian fine ass,? he said to a room full of press.

The performances included a pyro-filled production by Nickelback, Bow Wow featuring dancers Vince Carter and Jerome Williams of the Toronto Raptors, and the Canadian-debut live performances of Shakira and Avril Lavigne.

?I just want to say, with a capital G. Gracias! Gracias! Gracias!? Shakira told the fans, upon winning the awards for Favourite International Artist and Best International Video.

Sum 41, voted Favourite Canadian Group, closed the night with their recent hit, ?What We’re All About,? from the Spider Man soundtrack.

Swollen Members and Puddle Of Mudd also performed. Presenters included Antonio Sabato Jr., Glenn Lewis, Nelly Furtado, Korn, Amanda Marshall, Mandy Moore and Jarome Iginla.

Check out interviews, quotes, and clips of Nickelback, Shakira, Bow Wow, Vince Carter, Glenn Lewis, Mandy Moore, Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock, Avril Lavigne, and many more.

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Complete List of Winners:
People’s choice favorite international artist: “Whenever Wherever,” Shakira
People’s choice favorite international group: “First Date,” Blink 182
People’s choice favorite Canadian artist: “Turn off the Light,” Nelly Furtado
People’s choice favorite Canadian group: “In Too Deep,” Sum 41
Best video: “Too Bad,” Nickelback
Best international video (Artist): Whenever Wherever,” Shakira
Best international video (Group): “Here To Stay,” Korn
Best pop video: “Black Black Heart,” David Usher
MuchLOUD Best rock video: “How You Remind Me,” Nickelback
MuchVIBE Best rap video: “Fuel Injected,” Swollen Members featuring Moka Only
MuchMoreMusic award: “On the Radio (Remember the Days),” Nelly Furtado
Videofact award: “Fuel Injected,” Swollen Members featuring Moka Only
Best director: “Fuel Injected,” Swollen Members featuring Moka Only
Best post-production: “Black Black Heart,” David Usher
Best cinematography: “If It Feels Good, Do It,” Sloan
Best independent video: “Fuel Injected,” Swollen Members featuring Moka Only