The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are fast approaching, which means that in only a few weeks you'll be treated to an excellent night of performances and appearances by the likes of Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, B.o.B and Deadmau5 (who will serve as the house DJ at the show). While people tend to remember the classic performances and the unhinged moments, the coveted Moonman is the reason why people show up and tune in. This year, there are 16 categories wherein some of the biggest music stars in the universe will compete for the coolest trophy in awards shows. Today, we take a look at the nominees in the Best Choreography category.
For some artists, choreography is everything. The dancing and movement that gets incorporated in music videos are often the first chance a star has to show off his or her moves to the world. A look at past winners in the Best Choreography category at the MTV Video Music Awards reveals an incredible list of some of the best dancers in pop music, like Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake and, uh, Beck.
This year's nominees represent the best and the brightest in choreography. Laurieann Gibson is nominated twice for her work on Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" and "Telephone." Gaga makes another appearance in a third nominated clip: Beyoncé's "Video Phone," choreographed by Frank Gatson Jr., Phlex and Bryan Tanaka. Rounding out the category are Janelle Monae & The Memphis Jookin Community (for Janelle Monae's stellar "Tightrope") and Aakomon "AJ" (for Usher's "OMG"). While the Monae clip is pretty amazing and woefully underrated, the moves in Gaga's "Bad Romance" seem to have entered into the zeitgeist (just take a look at the number of parodies and tributes that have popped up on YouTube). Like many things at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, it seems like the Best Choreography prize will be coming up Gaga.
The 27th annual MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on September 12 at 9 p.m. ET. Fans can go to VMA.MTV.com (or text VMA to 97979 for Verizon subscribers) to vote for the winners from now through September 12.
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