Hey Gasmii,
I'm off to the VMA preview. It's supposed to start at noon PST today. If we can get it going, then watch the widget below as we are going to do our best to broadcast it live. The video below will be replaced by the VMA preview. Keep checking for updates.
Russell Brand will be lifting the curtains on the 25th annual MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS with the help of some very special guests. For the first time in its history, MTV will give you a peek at this year's show including the music, the people, the sets, as well as a couple of very BIG announcements.
Fingers crossed our technology works! (video after the jump)
Also, I was not able to get the video up of Fonzworth Bently introducing the gifting suite as my camera pooped out, but here is a list of what all the celebs are getting...over $15,000 worth of swag: Here is the audio of the interview if you'd rather hear it than read (click on black box below to open audio):
Andy Warhol Watches will be gifting two of its premium watches, Fragile Existence and Crosses & Guns, which feature artwork from Warhol's early days as a fashion illustrator; works that laid the foundation for the Pop Culture movement that challenged the world to see art differently. The Andy Warhol Collection is a forward-thinking watch collection which embraces Warhol's creativity and sophisticated sense of design and his ability to see the familiar from an unexpected perspective.
The Best of Everything will be gifting a limited edition Calatrava Cross created exclusively for the VMAs and presented by one of their premiere luxury partners, Diamond Cutters International. The Best Of Everything chose the Calatrava Cross, a symbol which is said to bring "the best of everything" to the wearer, a perfect fit for rhe company whose mission is to provide its clients with once-in-a-lifetime experiences and unparalleled access and luxury.
Boblbee, a lifestyle bag company from Sweden, will be gifting the talent a laptop bag and the Double Decker 40L, which with multiple pockets is the perfect carry-on. Boblbee products are light weight in combination with impact protection, extreme functionality, daring designs and advanced ergonomics. Boblbee: For what you do at home, at work, at play. Visit www.boblbee.com for more info.
The Bungalows at Cofresi Beach in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic will be gifting the talent a four night/five day stay in a one-bedroom Grand Bunglaow. The five-star, all-inclusive property features 108 plush, private guestrooms; a 17,000 square-foot spa and fitness center offering exclusive treatments and luxury products by Kerstin Florian; world-class cuisine at Social Restaurant & Lounge; 24-hour private concierge service and a staff to guest ratio of 2:1.
Dunlop Manufacturing, the world's leader in guitar accessories, will be gifting the talent a choice of 2 boxes of guitar strings or 2 boxes of bass guitar strings, along with a system 65 maintenance kit, accessory pack and turbo tune. Visit www.jimdunlop.com for more info.
Farouk Systems will be gifting the 1" CHI Nano Digital Ceramic Hairstyling Iron and the CHI Nano Ceramic Hair Dryer. The CHI Ceramic Nano Auto Digital Iron is the Award Winning CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron combined with Nano Technology. These new products, called CHI Nano combine Nano silver particles and CHI Ceramic particles to passively disinfect exposed surfaces, thus preventing transfer of contamination and microbe growth between cleaning.
Fekkai hair care collection is the ultimate in luxury hair care. Frédéric developed his line to meet the particular needs of different hair types, and infused each product with nutrients essential for restoring and rejuvenating the hair. In addition to providing exceptional professional results, Fekkai products feature luxurious textures and refreshing, invigorating scents. The Fekkai package includes a sampling of the best of from the Fekkai line.Technician Shampoo and Conditioner to gently cleanse and restore mositure with a blend of botanicals, avocado oil and protein. Over Night Hair Repair - the first product in a breakthrough hair care category. Overnight Hair Repair brings the innovative technology of skincare treatments to the hair. This intense treatment is specifically designed to repair and replenish dry, damaged hair while you sleep. Coiff Controle - A miraculous non-chemical balm that helps hair go straight while you dry.
Fendi will be gifting the talent a pair of their limited edition Fendi sunglasses. This Fendi sunglass skillfully combines the Fendi logo with a skull detail on the temples.