MTV VMAs 2017 Red Carpet + Video Highlights

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) has just been held at The Forum in Inglewood, California (hosted by the 'California Girl' herself, Katy Perry) and it has the all the usual markers of an epic show: controversy (the world premiere of Taylor Swift's video... is that... a Kim Kardashian diss? Jewels and a gun reference?!), gasp worthy red carpet looks, and those performances, plus awards clean sweeps (Kendrick Lamar, anyone?), and inspirational speeches (P!nk and her acceptance speech of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award), and the winners of the Moonperson award.

So, here are the most talked about red carpet looks (all photos from Getty, not to be reproduced), and some of the best show highlights.

Let's start with some fave looks for Josie's Juice:

Timomatic: Interview - MTV EMA Live Site at Federation Square Melbourne

Timomatic - 'Australia's Got Talent' judge and successful Australian singer/songwriter and dancer - will be headlining the MTV EMA Live Site at Federation Square, Melbourne on November 11.

He'll perform his new single 'Waterfalls' - out now - from 6pm as part of a live concert (which includes Peking Duk and The Potbelleez) to celebrate the MTV EMA (airing live on MTV).

I interviewed Timomatic - his stage name; real name 'Tim' - on his involvement with the event, plus his plans to be a global artist, and what he thinks of radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands, his fellow AGT judge.

I asked Timomatic how he felt to be nominated for the 'Worldwide Act' catergory for MTV EMAs - he's nominated for  Best Australian Act, along with Cody Simpson, Empire of the Sun, Flume, and Iggy Azalea (click here for the event promo video).

"Everything in my being is charged for being a global act, to be in the global spotlight."

When Timomatic's song appeared on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' (fantastic clip below), it placed him firmly on that world map:

Says Timomatic about the inclusion of his hit song 'Set It Off' on the show: "Ellen is such a massive global brand, and she has a brand that I have so much synergy with - she embraces music and pure joy and dancing, so for her to use my song on her show I feel like, yes I am doing the right thing, I am on the right track! I feel like I am 100% working towards being global."

"I think you get there by winning each moment you’re given – a small or big performance, a song... they all culminate to make you global artist.

"When Ellen played my music, that image was accessible to a lot to a people around the world. That made me so happy."

Timomatic started performing at age 18 (he's 26 now) and signed to Sony Music at age 24, after appearing as a contestant on the fifth season on the very show he is now a judge on: 'Australia's Got Talent'. Before that, the Nigerian-born Australian was a contestant on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Australia in 2009 and placed seventh in that competition. 

We all know marketing and branding is such an integral part of a music career, and Timomatic seems across how it all works. But is he being his authentic self?

"Yes. You definitely learn from mistakes. Things that may not have worked... you learn from that.

My anchor is my brand, and high energy, positivity, joy and fun – that’s me. That's what I am all about."

I asked Timomatic how he'll measure a successful performance when he sings at the MTV EMA Live Site?

"For me it’s all about the people there, and the reaction they have. For whoever sees me perform live - I want it to exceed expectations, and that's the way I can gauge it... how people react. I try to give people more than they expected.

"I love turning someone into a fan if they haven't seen me perform before.

Timomatic is certainly making in inroads in the US.

"Yes, I am," agrees Tim. "It’s a long hard road," he laughs, "But it's all about the right timing."

With the AGT final almost upon us, I ask Timomatic what has been his experience, and his expectations, throughout the show.

"I have learned so much about TV. I am learning how to articulate myself so I get to the point quickly. This is also thanks to incredible team I have sitting beside me."

Of Kyle Sandilands, the controversial 2Day FM radio host, Timomatic says the fellow judge is definitely misunderstood.

"He is a sweet guy with a big heart and he says what he means and is not afraid to be honest - it’s just the way you take it. And, if you fight him, he can fight back," he laughs.

"Dawn [French] has been incredible – a rock for me on the panel, in terms of throwing back ideas, and a great support.

"Geri [Halliwell] is a just a ball of fun; both ladies have been so open with their lives, and the ups and downs they've experienced, and they have really helped me learn about the industry.

To find out more about the MTV EMAs click here. And to vote for your favourite artists - I just did! - click right here.

Watch the ‘2013 MTV EMA’ LIVE from the new Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Monday November 11 at 6am Aus (or 8am NZ time) only on MTV.

'Miley: The Movement' - MTV Australia Screening + Sinead O'Connor Open Letter

Miley Cyrus aims to set the record straight and explain what she is all about and where she is heading, with the doco 'Miley: The Movement', which is set to screen on Australian TV tonight, details below, with the trailer also below:

'Miley: The Movement' premieres on Australian TV on Friday October 4, at 8pm on MTV Australia.

A highlight for me was seeing a snippet of Miley's version of the country classic, 'Joelene'.

So here it is posted for you:



Beautiful and pure... that voice!

Meanwhile, overnight, Irish singer Sinead O'Connor was compelled to warn Miley that she is being 'pimped' by the pop industry, after the Miley claimed that her song 'Wrecking Ball' and its controversial video was inspired by Sinead's monster hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U'.

It's a VERY powerful read:

Here is an excerpt:

"The music business doesn't give a shit about you, or any of us. They will prostitute you for all you are worth, and cleverly make you think its what YOU wanted … and when you end up in rehab as a result of being prostituted, 'they' will be sunning themselves on their yachts in Antigua, which they bought by selling your body and you will find yourself very alone."

To read the entire thing, go here.

Here is Miley with Britney in tonight's doco screening:

'MTV Movement': entries close October 10

Have you heard about 'MTV Movement'?

It's a campaign which centres on the search for a Millennial Leader, is being driven by MTV, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka [M.A.D.E.] and Deloitte Digital, and comes with wide support from national youth and social action organisations and the House of Representatives at Australian Parliament House.

Here's a little more of the blurb:

"As part of a younger generation of Australians, do you feel your voice was represented in this year’s election? We’re on a nationwide search for someone aged 30 or under who will speak up for OUR generation – a positive, tolerant, ambitious and creative voice. It’s not about a political party; it’s about finding the voice of a powerful generation that needs to be heard. 

If you dream of inspiring change, join us by becoming part of the Movement! To nominate yourself to become the Millennial Leader, hit the ENTER YOURSELF HERE button on the right. To simply let us know what it is that’s important to you, click on SAY WHAT YOU THINK and complete our Movement survey."

Entries for the MTV Movement close on October 10.

For more on it, go the website here.

And you can follow it all on Facebook and Twitter @mtvmovement

Hashtag: #mtvmovement

Watch the video message from Australian singer Missy Higgins,  who is one of the judges, and be a part of it!

Rebel Wilson, Channing Tatum, MTV Movie Awards 2013: VIDEO

Rebel Wilson gets to straddle Channing Tatum in a promo for the upcoming MTV Movie Awards 2013. You'll just have to watch: