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Official Justin Bieber Brand Condoms Revealed at 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards

Michael Levine — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:44:57 +0000

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Now that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are totally making out on an at least semi-regular basis, we figured we’d step in and show them what’s what when it comes to safe sex. To help us, we used a batch of andPOP’s all-new, Justin Bieber Brand Condoms!

We debuted our new product on the red carpet at this year’s MMVAs and showed them to Shay Mitchell, Foster The People, Neverest, Shawn Desman, Dev, and many more. It met with some enthusiasm, some bewildered stares, and some musing about the Biebs’ sex life.

Countdown To The MMVAs: Far East Movement & Dev

Christian Allaire — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:14:56 +0000

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With the MMVAs only three days away, anticipation is rising for Toronto’s biggest party. Today’s feature will take a look at Far East Movement and Dev, who will be performing on the big night.

Bridging the gap between underground party records and mainstream hip-hop and pop, Far East Movement and Dev have gone straight to the #1 spots with songs such as ‘Like a G6.’

The group is comprised of a dynamic foursome that uses hip-hop, pop, electro and dance to create truly unique music. Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif, and DJ Virman have already completed two world tours. The group’s music has also been featured on numerous television shows and films, including ‘Get Him To The Greek’ and ‘Gossip Girl.’

Dev, who frequently performs and contributes to the group, holds her own as well. She’s had many hits on her own, including the infectious ‘Bass Down Low.’ She is currently finishing up a debut studio album, ‘The Night The Sun Came Up,’ and is touring with User and Akon on Usher’s ‘OMG Tour.’

Check out a video we recently did with Dev, and don’t forget: Enter our contest for a chance to win a wristband to the 2011 Muchmusic Video Awards.

Countdown To The MMVAs: Fefe Dobson

Christian Allaire — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:09:10 +0000

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With the MMVAs just five days away, Toronto is preparing for one of Canada’s biggest music block parties. As fans eagerly anticipate their favourite performers, today we’re going to take a look at Fefe Dobson.

Nominated four times for the 2011 MMVAs, 26-year-old Fefe Dobson is no stranger to the music industry. She began her career in 2003 with the pop-rock smash ‘Bye Bye Boyfriend,’ then following up with hits such as ‘Take Me Away,’ ‘Everything’ and ‘Don’t Go (Girls and Boys).’

Dobson has also dabbled in acting and modelling, appearing as Tina Turner in the NBC series ‘American Dreams’ and modelling for a Tommy Hilfiger commercial. She also opened for Justin Timberlake on his European tour.

Now, her current single ‘Can’t Breathe,’ from her latest release ‘Joy,’ is currently in the top 10 on MuchMusic’s ‘Countdown.’

Enter our contest for a chance to win a wristband to the 2011 Muchmusic Video Awards.

Selena Gomez Was ‘Malnourished’ And ‘Exhausted’

Christian Allaire — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:01:11 +0000

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Selena Gomez has apparently been suffering from malnourishment and exhaustion, reports CTV.

The singer and actress, who lately has been ill and receiving tremendous support from fans, was hospitalized on Friday when she fell ill with nausea and a severe headaches.

“I was very malnourished. I was dehydrated and very low on iron and exhausted. So, I just gotta take care of myself,” Gomez says.

The 18-year-old has missed promotions of her new film ‘Monte Carlo’ in Santa Monica, California, and although disappointed, she is ready to head back to work.

“I’m doing great, much better. I was very disappointed I couldn’t be here, but I’m here now,” she tells Access Hollywood.

Gomez has been dating 17-year-old pop star Justin Bieber since the beginning of this year, and Bieber recently tweeted his support for the star, saying ”getwellselena.”

Glad she’s back on track and ready to go. She has to host the MMVAs in five days, so she needs to be in tip top shape!

Countdown To The MMVAs: Down With Webster

Christian Allaire — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:25:38 +0000

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As the MuchMusic Video Awards are quickly approaching (six days!), plenty of fans are eagerly awaiting their favourite artists to rock downtown Toronto in one of Canada’s biggest block parties of the year.

From Simple Plan to Fefe Dobson and Avril Lavigne, plenty of Canadian artists will be on scene to deliver some serious music. And we’re here to explore some of this year’s top artists and performers.

Let’s start with Down With Webster. One of the most anticipated bands of the night, the group is nominated four times for the 2011 MMVAS. The band formed in 1998 at their junior high in Toronto’s Beach community, and after more than a decade of writing, producing, playing shows and perfecting their craft, the band is now set as one of the hottest Hip-Hop Rock groups in Canada.

When the band released their first Gold record ‘Time To Win, vol. 1,’ they spawned three platinum singles, including the ever-so-catchy ‘Rich Girl$,’ three number one videos, and millions of hits on YouTube. Timbaland has even called them “the illest group I’ve ever seen live.” How’s that for success?

The band has since toured across North America, going on to share the stage with some serious heavy hitters like 3Oh!3 and the Black Eyed Peas. They even hosted MuchMusic’s ‘Spring Break 2010′ episode in Cancun, Mexico, and delivered an exciting performance last year at the 2010 MMVAs with a live marching band.

This year, Down With Webster returns to sweep some awards again, this time with their full length debut ‘Time To Win, vol. II’ scheduled to arrive this fall. The first single, ‘She’s Dope,’ is already a hit. You’ll have to wait to see what the band delivers on MMVA night.

Check out an interview we did with the group below, where we ask them what makes good pop music!

Enter our contest for a chance to win a wristband to the 2011 Muchmusic Video Awards.

Contest: MuchMusic Video Awards 2011 Wristband Giveaway

Michael Levine — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:24:16 +0000

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andPOP is giving you and a friend a chance to win a wristband to attend the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards, hosted by Selena Gomez!

To enter, simply complete the form below and we’ll randomly select one winner on Friday evening (June 17th). You must provide your own transportation to and from the event and be 14 years of age or older.

You can also check out our MMVA ’11 coverage all week long and don’t forget to tune into the event live from MuchMusic on June 19th at 9PM EST.

This contest has ended.

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Drake Leads MMVA Nominations

Sara Harowitz — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:20:07 +0000

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Summer is almost here, and we all know what that means: Toronto’s biggest (well, most commercial) music party is coming back.

The MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVA’s), set to take place in June, will see Queen and John Streets transformed with celebrities, screaming fans, live performances, and, of course, awards.

This time around, Toronto’s own rap prince Drake is in the nomination lead with a total of seven, reports Yahoo! News. The awards show comes right after Drake releases his highly anticipated debut album, Thank Me Later.

Vancouver band Hedley follows behind with six nominations, and GTA pop sensation Justin Bieber comes in with four nominations. Other notable nominees include Katy Perry, Adam Lambert, and Miley Cyrus, who will also be hosting the awards show along with MuchMusic VJs.

Cyrus, Bieber and Perry are also scheduled to perform at the show.

Lady Gaga To Perform At MMVAs

Eva Lam — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:07:06 +0000

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Lady Gaga is set to bring her outrageous fashions and chart-topping tunes to Toronto next month as a performer at the MuchMusic Video Awards.

The show, to be co-hosted by the Jonas Brothers, will air live on June 21 starting at 9 p.m., preceded by a red carpet special at 8 p.m.

Currently on tour in Australia, Lady Gaga told MuchNews that she was looking forward to her appearance at the MMVAs.

“MuchMusic is so amazing and they are so supportive,” the singer said. “I love them even more for playing my ‘Love Game’ video because they won’t play it here in Australia. They think it’s a bit too x-rated. I don’t think so; I think it’s fashion and art.”

Canadians have reciprocated in their love for Lady Gaga, with two of her singles – “Just Dance” and “Poker Face” – going six-times platinum in the country.

Meanwhile, MuchMusic has announced the nominations for this year’s awards show. Nickleback and Danny Fernandes nabbed a leading five nods each, while Mariana’s Trench followed closely with four. All three acts are up for the video of the year award.

Other multiple nominees include Classified, the Midway State, Lights and k-os.

Jonas Brothers To Co-Host MMVAs

Eva Lam — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:54:17 +0000

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The Jonas Brothers are set to take fan-demonium to a whole new level at this summer’s MuchMusic Video Awards.

Organizers announced Thursday that the pop trio will co-host and perform at the June 21 event in Toronto, which goes live to air at 9 p.m. ET.

“We’re so excited to get back up to Canada, and co-hosting the MMVAs is a real honour for us,” eldest brother Kevin Jonas said in a statement.

The group previously came to Toronto last July for a one-hour Live@Much special, during which the streets around MuchMusic headquarters were shut down to accommodate more than 6,000 screaming fans.

The 2009 MMVAs will take place one day after the Jonas Brothers launches a world tour that includes several Canadian stops: Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal.

The brothers have also confirmed that their fourth studio album, “Lines, Vines and Trying Times,” is slated for release on June 15.

Nominations for the MMVAs, which honours the year’s best in Canadian music videos, will be announced in May.

andPOP Inside the MuchMusic Video Awards Gift Lounge

andPOP Staff — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:12:37 +0000

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When you need free stuff, nobody will give it to you.

When you’re a millionaire megastar, you can leave your wallet behind, walk around a gift lounge, and leave with enough gifts for your friends to last a decade.

It’s not fair. But that’s how it works.

The 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards presenters and performers were treated to the official Gift Lounge where they were handed shoes, watches and much more.

andPOP caught up with some stars in the gift lounge. We left with footage. No clothes, no video game systems, just footage. Here. Watch.

andPOP Covers the 2008 MMVAs

andPOP Staff — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:41:52 +0000

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The most-buzzed-about music, the most-drool worthy celebs, and the wildest fans all came together at the 19th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards last night in Toronto. MuchMusic served up an endless evening of glitz, glamour, thunder and lightening, and thrilling musical performances where fans raised the decibel level to new ear-deafening heights. The newly reunited New Kids On The Block proved they can still make the girls swoon, while Chace Crawford made the crowd melt, and the unlikely combination of Flo Rida and Simple Plan opened the show with a bang. The kings of the evening, Hedley took home four awards and international showstopper Rihanna left with two.

andPOP was on hand at the 2008 MMVAs to speak to the celebs. Take a look!

Music, TV Heavyweights To Hit MMVA Red Carpet

Eva Lam — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:07:01 +0000

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Canadian rockers, reality show stars and a solo Spice Girl are just some of the celebrities set to rub elbows at this year’s MuchMusic Video Awards.

The music video station has announced its presenters for the annual show, and included in the list are musicians City and Colour, Bedouin Soundclash, Sum 41, Sam Roberts, Melanie C and Jesse McCartney.

Representing the TV contingent will be Rainn Wilson from “The Office,” “House” actor Kal Penn and Whitney Port and Brody Jenner from “The Hills.”

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is also slated to make an appearance.

As previously announced, MMVA performers will include Hedley, illScarlett, Rihanna, Flo Rida and dance crew JabbaWockeeZ.

Viewers can still vote for the People’s Choice categories by going to the MuchMusic website or texting “MMVA” to 299299.

The 19th annual MMVAs will air live from downtown Toronto on June 15 beginning at 9 p.m.

Here is the full list of MMVA presenters:
• Bedouin Soundclash
• Belly
• Brody Jenner (The Hills)
• Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl)
• City And Colour
• Finger Eleven
• Jesse McCartney
• Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay, House)
• Kristin Cavallari (Laguna Beach)
• Melanie C
• Perez Hilton
• Rainn Wilson (The Rocker, The Office)
• Sam Roberts
• Sum 41
• Theory Of A Deadman
• The Trews
• Whitney Port (The Hills)

MMVA People’s Choice Nominees Announced

Eva Lam — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:01:29 +0000

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The People’s Choice nominees for this year’s MuchMusic Video Awards have been unveiled.

Feist, who won five Juno Awards last month including artist of the year and album of the year, is up for favourite Canadian artist against last year’s winner Avril Lavigne, Belly, City And Colour and Nelly Furtado.

Getting nods for favourite Canadian group are Billy Talent, Finger Eleven, Hedley, IllScarlett and Simple Plan, who won the award four years in a row beginning in 2002. Billy Talent took the prize last year.

The nominees for favourite international video are Fall Out Boy, Flo Rida featuring T-Pain, Kanye West, Rihanna and Timbaland Presents OneRepublic. The category combines the now defunct awards for favourite international group and favourite international artist, which were won last year by My Chemical Romance and Hilary Duff, respectively.

Fans can vote by heading over to the MuchMusic website or by texting “MMVA” to 299299.

The rest of the categories and nominees will be announced next week.

The MuchMusic Video Awards, now in its 19th year, will air live from downtown Toronto on June 15 beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

Billy Talent, Avril Lavigne Highlight 2007 MMVAs

andPOP Staff — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:02:21 +0000

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Finger Eleven performed from the roof. The Used snuck in three f-bombs during a 10-second interview. The inebriated members of Sum 41 stumbled out of their car onto the red carpet.

But a few tears from Canada’s pop princess were enough to create the water-cooler moment at last night’s MuchMusic Video Awards.

Avril Lavigne became emotional while accepting the award for Favourite Canadian.

“All the fans just voted for me and that really means a lot, so thank you,” said Lavigne, who earlier had won best International Video.

Lavigne was one of nine artists to perform last night at the Chum building in Toronto for the 18th annual MMVAs.

Fellow performers Billy Talent – tied with Nickelback with a leading five nominations – walked away as the big winners, taking three awards. My Chemical Romance won two.

Other performers included Hilary Duff, Fergie, Alexisonfire, Maroon 5

andPOP was at the MMVAs to bring you coverage from the red carpet, backstage and the gift lounge. Check it out!

Complete list of winners:
Peoples’ Choice: Favourite International Group
My Chemical Romance – “Welcome To The Black Parade”

Peoples’ Choice: Favourite International Artist
Hilary Duff – “With Love”

Peoples’ Choice: Favourite Canadian Group
Billy Talent – “Devil In A Midnight Mass”

Peoples’ Choice: Favourite Canadian Artist
Avril Lavigne – “Girlfriend”

Best Video
Billy Talent – “Fallen Leaves”

Best Director
George – “Lie To Me”

Best Post-Production
Sam Roberts – “Bridge To Nowhere”

Best Cinematography
Alexisonfire – “This Could Be Anywhere In The World”

Best Pop Video
Hedley – “Gunnin’”

MuchLOUD Best Rock Video
Billy Talent – “Fallen Leaves”

MuchVibe Best Rap Video
Belly Feat. Ginuwine – “Pressure”

Best Independent Video
Cancer Bats – “French Immersion”

MuchMoreMusic Award
Nickelback – “Far Away”

Best French Video
Malajube – “Pate Filo”

Best International Video – Artist
Fergie – “Fergalicious”

Best International Video By A Canadian
Avril Lavigne – “Girlfriend”

Best International Video – Group
My Chemical Romance – “Welcome To The Black Parade”

VideoFACT
Tokyo Police Club – “Cheer It On”

VJs Pick Favourite MMVAs Moments

Adam Gonshor — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:08:37 +0000

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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.

(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?”

10 Things We Want to See at the 2007 MMVAs

Adam Gonshor — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:37:58 +0000

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The 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards – airing this Sunday starting at 7:30 p.m. – will be the subject of talk at the water cooler on Monday morning (actually, it will be the subject of talk on blogs and message boards; water bottles have made water coolers so last decade).

Here now are 10 things andPOP wants to see at the MMVAs:

10. Someone explaining who Belly is. Hey, give the guy credit, he’s earned four MMVAs nominations. No disrespect to the rapper, but I have yet to speak with someone who knows who he is. The MMVAs could be his coming out party.

9. Ray Emery of the Ottawa Senators proving to Sean Avery of the New York Rangers (both are presenters) that goalies can fight too.

8. Bradford How making a cameo appearance.

7. Avril Lavigne getting into a catfight with Hilary Duff.

6. Avril Lavigne getting into a catfight with Perez Hilton.

5. Perez Hilton and Tara Reid walking down the red carpet holding hands.

4. A Tara Reid red carpet moment.

3. Raptors star Chris Bosh dunk Fergie. Think of that visual.

2. Canada’s Next Top Model host Jay Manuel say this on the red carpet: “where are all the hip-hop artists?”

1. Joss Stone.

Avril, Hilary, Maroon 5 and Fergie to Perform at 2007 MMVAs

andPOP Staff — Wed, 30 May 2007 10:58:53 +0000

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Several A-listers will be taking the stage on June 17 at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards.

As andPOP revealed in its blog last night, Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff and Maroon 5 will be hitting Toronto to perform at the big show.

Also on the bill are Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Belly, The Used and Finger Eleven.

For the first time in the 18-year history of the MMVAs, one of the acts will perform on the roof.

Billy Talent and Nickelback lead all artists with five nominations each.

People’s Choice Nominees for MMVAs Announced

andPOP Staff — Mon, 14 May 2007 16:25:38 +0000

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The countdown to the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards can officially begin.

With about one month to go until the big show on June 17, the people’s choice nominees were announced yesterday.

Voting can be done online at muchmusic.com or by texting MMVA to 299299.

The station also announced that tickets will be up for grabs on June 9 starting at 8 a.m. ET. Fans 14 and older can head down to the Much environment (299 Queen Street West) for a chance at scoring wristbands.

Nominees:
Favourite Canadian Artist:
Avril Lavigne / “Girlfriend”
City and Colour / “Comin’ Home”
George / “Talk To Me”
k-os / “Sunday Morning”
Nelly Furtado / “Say It Right”

Favourite International Artist:
Akon / “Smack That”
Fergie / “Fergalicious”
Gwen Stefani / “The Sweet Escape”
Hilary Duff / “With Love”
Justin Timberlake / “SexyBack”

Favourite Canadian Group:
Alexisonfire / “This Could Be Anywhere In The World”
Billy Talent / “Devil In A Midnight Mass”
Hedley / “Gunnin’”
Nickelback / “Far Away”
Three Days Grace / “Pain”

Favourite International Group:
Evanescence / “Call Me When You’re Sober”
The Killers / “When You Were Young”
My Chemical Romance / “Welcome To The Black Parade”
Pussycat Dolls / “Buttons”
Red Hot Chili Peppers / “Dani California”

Celebs Conquer MMVAs Gift Lounge

Adam Gonshor — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:36:19 +0000

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Ever wonder why celebrities get all the free stuff, even though they can afford to buy anything they want, while the not-so-famous have to pay?

It’s because if you wore oversized sunglasses two years ago, people would heckle you with lines like “go back to the ’70s!” When Paris Hilton wore them, she started a new trend.

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At Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards, a gift lounge was set up where celebrities could stroll through and fill a duffle bag with some of today’s most desired products.

MMVA guests like Paris, Nick Lachey, Nelly Furtado, Yellowcard, Simple Plan and tons more stopped by and picked up shoes, shirts, jewelry and phones.

andPOP stopped by the gift lounge to see what was available. Plus, we spoke with Amanda Bynes to see what she liked about the gift lounge.

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MMVAs Notes: Paris, Tori and More

Adam Gonshor — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:02:52 +0000

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If you watched Sunday’s MuchMusic Video Awards, you saw some major star presenters and some awesome performances. Here are some of thing things you didn’t see:

-Paris Hilton and Tori Spelling were rumoured to be in a major feud. But the two were all smiles when they passed eachother in the halls of the Chum building, posing together for photos.

-k-os wasn’t nominated this year, nor did he appear on the telecast, but he was in the building hanging out all night with Metric.

-Howie D of the Backstreet Boys was a last-minute addition to the presenter’s list. He was on hand to promote an artist named George, who he is co-managing.

-According to one source who knows what he’s talking about, and confirmed by another, MuchMusic was hoping to land Christina Aguilera as a performer and it almost happened.

-Paris Hilton spent part of Saturday shopping in Yorkville. Despite a disguise ? a black wig under a baseball hat ? she was followed around by autograph hounds and fans wanting a photo. She obliged.

-Though she didn’t appear on the MMVAs, Vanessa Minnillo took advantage of an invitation to stock up at the gift lounge. Her new man Nick Lachey went to the gift lounge by himself. After the awards, they walked into Ultra Supper Club separately, but inside, spent little time talking to anyone else.

-Shawn Ashmore brought along his brother Aaron, not his girlfriend Michelle Trachtenberg

-When Buck 65 walked into the press room, all but three photographers were snapping away at Paris as she answered reporters’ questions. Poor Buck.

-Our man inside the Gift Lounge told us who was naughty and who was nice. Simple Plan, Metric, The Trews and Theory of a Deadman were very respectful, appreciative and loved getting the free shwag. Tori Spelling was also very nice. Elisha Cuthbert was surprisingly “street.” Hedley embarrassed fellow humans by acting crazy. Rihanna and Nelly Furtado didn’t want their pictures taken, while Paris seemed spaced out and borderline rude.