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  1. A black felt fedora hat worn by Michael Jackson during his opening performance at the 1995 MTV Music Awards is on display at an auction preview in New York, November 17, 2009. A series of Jackson's items and memorabila, including a glove, which he wore at the 1983 Motown 25 Televesion special in which he premiered the moonwalk to the world, are set to be sold in a November 21, 2009.
  2. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: The tattoo of MTV VJ Ruby Rose is seen as she arrives for the Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 at Hisense Arena on November 13, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  3. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 13: MTV VJ Ruby Rose poses backstage during the Australian Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2009 at Hisense Arena on November 13, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 11: MTV host Sway speaks during the ServiceNation launch of 'MISSION SERVE: Forging A Continuum Of Service' at George Washington University on November 11, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  5. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Georgia Arnold, Executive Producer of 'The Unbeaten Track' talks during the MTV Staying Alive Foundation launch party for Travis McCoy's documentary 'The Unbeaten Track' and single 'One At A Time' at Westbury Hotel on November 9, 2009 in London, England.
  6. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Ashley Walters attends the MTV Staying Alive Foundation launch party for Travis McCoy's documentary 'The Unbeaten Track' and single 'One At A Time' at Westbury Hotel on November 9, 2009 in London, England.
  7. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 08: Maria Koteneva attends the MTV Europe Music Awards Free Your Mind Award Presentation at the Cinema For Peace charity dinner at the China Club on November 8, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  8. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 08: Bill Roedy (L), Chairman and Chief Executive of MTV Networks International, awards former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev the the Free Your Mind Award at the Free Your Mind Award Presentation at the Cinema For Peace charity dinner at the China Club on November 8, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  9. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 08: (L-R) Former German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Sir Bob Geldof, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbatchev and Chairman and Chief Executive of MTV Networks International Bill Roedy arrive for the Cinema for Peace gala dinner on November 8, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  10. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: Fernanda Brandao attends the Universal Party after the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 at Tempelhof airport on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  11. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: Dave Grohl (L) of the Foo Fighters and actor Paul Danan attend the aftershow of the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards at the e-werk on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  12. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Kevin, Nick, Joe of Jonas Brothers and Pete Wentz attend the Pete Wentz Backstage Digital Show during the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  13. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: Jay-Z and Beyonce poses in the Glamour Pit at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  14. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: Leona Lewis poses for a picture in the studio during the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  15. BERLIN - NOVEMBER 05: David Guetta poses for a picture at the backstage boards during the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany.
  16. CAPTION ADDIDTION - END OF SENTENCE - French actor Jean Reno poses ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 at the O2 Arena in Berlin on November 5, 2009. US singer Kate Perry will host the MTV European Music Awards 2009 show, which features live performances by some of the biggest names in popular music with most of the awards being decided by public vote.

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  1. Jay-Z performs with Alicia Keys during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
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  5. Jay-Z performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 in New York.
  6. Pink performs "Sober" from a trapeze. at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  7. Lady Gaga performs "Paparazzi" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  8. Lady Gaga performs "Paparazzi" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  9. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Alessandra Ambrosio arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
  10. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Kara DioGuardi arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
  11. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Actress Rose Byrne arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
  12. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Katy Perry arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
  13. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Actress Rose Byrne arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
  14. All-American Rejects band members pose at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009.
  15. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Solange Knowles arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.
  16. NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Kristin Cavallari arrives at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

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