Live Blogging The MMVAs

9:04pm

Showtime! The red carpet was b-a-n-a-n-a-s, with surprise guests like Vivica A. Fox showing up. She must've loved the party last year soooo much that she showed up again. When a ginormous tank showed up at the beginning of the red carpet show, we thought that maybe we were under attack, but no. It was Billy Talent, and well, ok they attacked us later with their performance. Oh yeah, and Eric Prydz? Half naked aerobics? On red carpet? Holy crap.

9:09pm

People on the red carpet went crazy for the Backstreet Boys. You woulda thought it was 2000 again, but no, it was indeed 2005. Now, they're in the lobby waiting for an elevator. Doo, doo, doo...someone get these boys an elevator!!! In other news, Ciara is currently 1,2 stepping.

9:33pm

So, um, did you see that Arcade Fire Performance? They're known to give a stellar live show (ak's almost anybody who works at Much, they've seen and have since been converted). The marching band was a warming touch, too. Originally, they were supposed to have snow at the end, but in rehearsals, turns out the snow was wet. Who knew? Ok, well inside snow is supposed to be dry, and wet snow equals wonky instruments. And we can't have that. In conclusion: Two thumbs way up, high octane entertainment for all.

9:44pm

Breaking! I love Rob and Ambuh. That is all. Off to find action. Will report back. If you don't see me in 10 minutes, call an ambulance.

9:56

K-OS just won his second award and has yet to utter a word. Let's hope he will sing during his performance. Meanwhile, Jay from Sloan was watching The Black Eyed Peas on a monitor verrry intently. Maybe he'll steal some moves. Or maybe Fergie.

10:01pm

I just followed Rob and Amber like a crazy person. I stopped at the elevator, cause if I got in with them, they would know that I actually am a crazy person. Moving on, Alexisonfire have hit the stage with much fury and um...a naked skateboarder guy? Whaaaat? Also: Dallas has a pretty voice. Over and out.

10:06pm

Update! The naked skateboarder guy was actually Rick. Yes, THAT Rick, nice as flowers Rick The Franchise Campanelli. In tightie whities. And here I thought he was a thong kinda guy.

10:14pm

Rumour has it that a roaming camera crew caught a one-time exclusive: Win from The Arcade Fire capping off his spirited performance by popping a cap in a flourescent light's ass. With his guitar. Video at 11!* (*This will probably not actually happen at 11. We'll be at the after-party.)

10:23pm

Billy Talent won their 2nd award, so now they have the same number as K-OS so far. If at the end of the night there is a tie-breaker, both artists must participate in a jello wrestling match. Meanwhile in Win-from-Arcade-Fire land, I see him everywhere. I'm beginning to think that he has clones.

10:37pm

Although cute as a button, it would seem that Kalan Porter has yet to learn the first rule of television presenting: no gum. Behind the ear, Kalan, behind the ear!

10:40pm

Whoaaaaa. This is live TV folks, and we just saw an example of live television at its most spontaneous. When Kalan Porter won for People's Choice Favourite Canadian artist, Fefe Dobson opened the envelope and said, "Kalan F***ing Porter". Oh, snap. She may want to escape to an island for awhile, because the Kalan fans out there are rabid, many in number, and clever sneaky rascal cheaters who figured out how to bombard the voting. The category has henceforth been renamed Kalan Fan's Choice for Favourite Kalan.

10:57pm

The Killers choir was so inspirational, what with the singing and the falling confetti and the Brandon Flowers and the harmonization. Although I had previously given up on it, I will now resume my quest to build the world's largest ice cream sandwich. Thank you, Killers. And now for our next presentation: 20 reruns in succession. The end.