2009 MTV Video Music Awards - Show10 pictures

Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift and speaks onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Singer Beyonce performs onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Dancers perform during a tribute to the late Michael Jackson onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Singer Beyonce performs onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Lil Mama, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Singer Taylor Swift accepts an award from actor Taylor Lautner and singer Shakira onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift and speaks onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Musician Joe Perry and singer Katy Perry perform onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.

Rapper Jay-Z performs onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City.